Frigyes Verzár; E.J McDougall — Absorption from the Intestine

London , Longmans, Green and Co. 1936 . First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this academic work about intestinal physiology by medical historian Frigyes Verzar A first edition of Frigyes Verzar's academic work on intestinal absorption, with 12 plates, collated and complete. 'Absorption from the Intestine' was the first English-language book devoted to intestinal physiology, and Verzar provides insight into contemporary understandings and developments in the field. Comprised of 13 chapters, including sections on the absorption of water, alkali salts, carbohydrates, fats, lipoids, flavins, proteins, alcohol, enzymes, hormones, and gases. Ink inscription to front pastedown reads 'presented to Dennis Parsa, JMC' In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards and the spine, particularly at the joints. A little bumped with some minor wear to the extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound, although a little tender at pages 96 to 97. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good Indeed .