In this 18th-century work, Dr. Anton Störck defends his use of hemlock in treating cancer, a controversial therapy at the time. The book contains detailed case studies and scientific arguments in support of the treatment, as well as rebuttals to critics of his findings. It is an important historical text in the development of cancer research and treatment. 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.