First published in 1847, this book is a guide to medical emergencies that might arise in the home. Written by surgeon John Flint South, the book covers a wide variety of topics, from fractures and dislocations to childbirth and drowning. The final chapter of the book provides information on poisons and their antidotes. Despite its age, this book remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn basic first aid and emergency medical procedures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.