'History of the Cure of a Prussien, who swallow'd a knife ten inches long: translated from the Latin, written by Dr Daniel Becker, of Dantsick; Professor of Physick, in The University of Koningsberg, and chief Physician to the King of Poland' manuscript volume
Scope and Contents
Hardbound manuscripts volume, 130 numbered pages with unnumbered indices at rear. The source manuscript was written in 1640. The translation likely dates to the 17th century.
Includes two pages of modern notes relating to the volume (nd., 20th century), a brief summary of the volume reading 'History of a Prussian who swallowed a Knife 10 inches long. A manuscript copy of a translation made in 1640 from the latin account of Dr Becker of Koningsberg, Chief physician to the King of Poland', (nd., 20th century) and internal Library memo relating to the processing of the volume (15 May 2001).
Two former reference numbers appear in the volume: 'CCD.46.4' and 'SGH 190'. This manuscipt originally formed part of the Suffolk General Hospital Collection, now held by the Rare Books Department.
Dates
- Creation: 1640 - 2001 [date of translation unknown, post-1640]
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
0.001 cubic metre(s) (1 volume, 1 envelope containing four pages)
Language of Materials
English
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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