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Traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr Thomas Dover, nicknamed ""Dr Quicksilver,"" prescribed doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. This book details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications.

Quicksilver Mercury in Popular Culture

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      Publisher McFarland and Company, Inc.
      Published 9 February 2008
      ISBN-13 9780786435968
      978-0786435968
      ISBN-10 0786435968

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      Book Synopsis
      Traces the history of mercury in popular culture, beginning in the early 18th century when Dr Thomas Dover, nicknamed ""Dr Quicksilver,"" prescribed doses of raw mercury to clear out intestinal blockages and rid the body of syphilis and other diseases. This book details the role of mercury in several medical, industrial, and cultural applications.

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