A delightful bundle of four original vintage books by Professor Kirk of Edinburgh

These charming little books are more than 100 years old and offer a fascinating glimpse into the medical thinking of their era. While they are not homeopathic texts, they provide wonderful historical context for anyone studying homeopathy, nineteenth and early twentieth century medicine, or the evolution of healthcare.

Many of the conditions discussed will be immediately familiar to homeopaths from classic materia medica and repertories. Reading how these complaints were viewed and managed at the time provides an intriguing window into the medical world in which our early homeopathic pioneers practised.

All four books are original editions and remain in fairly good condition for their age, making them attractive additions to a practitioner's library, a collector's shelf, or anyone with an interest in medical history.

From the 1894 edition (216 pages)

• Scrofula
• Hydrocele
• A word on true rest
• Rest for the veins
• Dwining
• Cures losing their effect
• Strong neuralgia
• Armpit swelling
• Saltrome

From the 1915 12th edition (247 pages)

• Locking of the bowels
• Exercise and the brain
• Chilblains
• Santolina
• Running ears
• Hard hearing
• The root of illness
• The cold sitting bath
• Soaping of the head

1924 - 21st edition (247 pages)

• St Vitus' Dance
• A bran poultice
• Swelling after fever
• Whooping cough

From 1924 16th edition (248 pages)

• Water and disease
• The distress from bile
• Teething
• Giddiness and trembling
• The glands on the bowels
• Olive oil
• Worms

These delightful volumes are a reminder of a time when medical advice was dispensed through short, practical essays on the ailments of everyday life. They are as enjoyable to browse as they are informative, offering a nostalgic journey through the language, concerns and therapeutic approaches of another age.

A unique opportunity to own a small piece of medical history while supporting the research work of The Aurum Project.

*Please note: These are second hand books and may show signs of being loved by a previous owner: there may be wear and tear, corners may be creased, the previous owners name may be written inside the front page and even sometimes underlining of words.