Publisher's Synopsis
A Pocket Formulary (1918) is a book written by Edward Quin Thornton. It is a comprehensive guide to pharmacy, containing a collection of formulas and recipes for various medicinal preparations. The book is designed to be a handy reference guide for pharmacists, physicians, and students of medicine. It covers a wide range of topics, including the preparation of solutions, powders, pills, ointments, and other pharmaceuticals. The book also includes a section on the properties and uses of various drugs and chemicals, as well as a glossary of medical terms. The author, Edward Quin Thornton, was a respected pharmacist and chemist of his time, and his expertise is evident in the detailed instructions and explanations provided in the book. Overall, A Pocket Formulary (1918) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of pharmacy and medicine, as well as for those practicing in these fields today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.