The Wisdom Of The Nation Is Foolishness: I. Taking The Apothecaries From Their Shops, ... Ii. Paying Their Advice And Attendance By The Numbers Taken ... Sort And Corrupt The Physicians, ... Or, The

"The Wisdom Of The Nation Is Foolishness" offers a satirical look at the state of medicine and society, likely from the 18th century. The text critiques the roles and practices of apothecaries and physicians, accusing them of corruption and prioritizing profit over patient care. It highlights a time when medical advice and attendance were quantified by 'little dear doses, ' suggesting a shallow and potentially harmful approach to healthcare.This anonymously authored work provides a glimpse into the social and medical landscape of its time, making it a valuable historical document for those interested in the history of medicine, social commentary, and satirical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. Read more