Observations on the Distinguishing Symptoms of Three Different Species of Pulmonary Consumption, the Catarrhal, the Apostematous, and the Tuberculous

Originally published in the late 18th century, this book is a seminal work on pulmonary consumption. Duncan describes three separate species of the disease and offers detailed descriptions of their symptoms and progression. The appendix on lactucarium provides a glimpse into early medicinal practices and the use of opioids in treating disease.