Liden Number: 135
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Respondent: Wilhelm Le Moine (ca. 1735–1790)
Title: Opobalsamum declaratum ...
Date of Defense: 22 December 1764
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-19 (i.e., 18)
Lidén Title: Opobalsamum declaratum.
Soulsby Title: Opobals.
Drake Title: Opobalsamum Declaratum in Dissertat. Medica.
Note: Both copies have page 18 misnumbered as 19; one copy also has page 16 misnumbered as page 19.
Abstract: This is about the shrub Commiphora opobalsamum (L.) Engler (Burseraceae) from whose gum the Balm of Gilead is produced. It was discovered by Pehr Forsskål, a pupil of Linnaeus, near Medina, Felix Arabia (Yemen).
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Liden Number: 074
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Respondent: Theophilus Erdman Nathorst (1734–1804)
Title: Flora Monspeliensis, ...
Date of Defense: 15 June 1756
Paginations:
[ii], [1], 2-30
Lidén Title: Flora monspeliensis.
Soulsby Title: Fl. Monsp.
Drake Title: Flora Monspeliensis.
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Abstract: The work is based on Pierre Magnol's (1638-1715) Botanicum monspeliense (Montpellier, 1676) and François Boissier de Sauvages de la Croix's (1706-1767) Methodus foliorum, seu plantae florae monspeliensis (La Haye, 1751).
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Liden Number: 038
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Respondent: Sven Brodd (1722–1773)
Title: ... de Morbis ex Hyeme, ...
Date of Defense: 2 June 1752
Paginations:
[iii], [1], 3-23
Lidén Title: Morbi ex hyeme.
Soulsby Title: Morb. Hyeme
Drake Title: De Morbis ex Hyeme.
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Abstract: A compendium of diseases associated with weather conditions in Sweden, on the effects of intense cold on humans and animals, on meteorological phenomena of winter months, and on signs predictive of weather changes.
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Liden Number: 170
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Respondent: Sven Anders Hedin (1750–1821)
Title: Fraga vesca ...
Date of Defense: 26 May 1772
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-13, [1]
Lidén Title: Fraga vesca.
Soulsby Title: Fraga
Drake Title: Fraga Vesca.
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Abstract: On the medical usefulness of strawberries (Fragaria vesca L.) in the treatment of gout, based largely on Linnaeus' favorable findings when so treating himself in the summers of 1750 and 1751.
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Liden Number: 183
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Respondent: Sven Anders Hedin (1750–1821)
Title: Canones Medici, ...
Date of Defense: 29 November 1775
Paginations:
[ii], [1], 2-12
Lidén Title: Canones medicae.
Soulsby Title: Canones med.
Drake Title: Canones Medici.
Note:
Abstract: [Abstract not available]
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Liden Number: 041
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Respondent: Samuel Ziervogel (1730–1797)
Title: ... sistens Rhabarbarum, ...
Date of Defense: 17 July 1752
Paginations:
[vi], [2], 3-24, 1 plate
Lidén Title: Rhabarbarum.
Soulsby Title: Rhabarbarum
Drake Title: Rhabarbarum.
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Abstract: On the medicinal use of rhubarb (Rheum palmatum) of the Polygonaceae.
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Liden Number: 007
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Respondent: Samuel Nauclér (1724–1770)
Title: Hortus Upsaliensis, ...
Date of Defense: 16 December 1745
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-45, [3], 4 plates
Lidén Title: Hortus Upsaliensis.
Soulsby Title: Hort. Upsal.
Drake Title: Hortus Upsaliensis.
Note: P. 42 unnumbered in one of two copies.
Abstract: An essay on the history of European botanic gardens, and of the botanic garden at Uppsala, which had been founded by Olof Rudbeck the elder. By the time Linnaeus assumed responsibility for the garden, it had fallen into disrepair. Restoration was made possible in a few years due to the funds at his disposal, generous gifts of plants and the hiring of additional gardeners. Included in the dissertation are biographical accounts of Olof Rudbeck (1630-1702) and of his son, Olof Rudbeck (1660-1740). Reference is made to Linnaeus' centigrade thermometer.
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Liden Number: 006
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Respondent: Roland Martin (1726–1788)
Title: ... Plantae Martino-Burserianae explicantur ...
Date of Defense: 12 December 1745
Paginations:
[viii], [1], 2-31, [1]
Lidén Title: Plantae Martino-Burserianae.
Soulsby Title: Pl. Mart.-Burs.
Drake Title: Plantae Martino-Burserianae explicatae.
Note: P. 19 unnumbered in two of three copies.
Abstract: An account of what Linnaeus held to be the 240 rarest species of plants in the herbarium of Joachim Burser (1583-1639), a collection of 25 volumes, presented to the University of Uppsala by M. Coijet.
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Liden Number: 174
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Respondent: Petrus Holmberger (1745–1807)
Title: ... de Esca Avium Domesticarum, ...
Date of Defense: {26} November 1774
Paginations:
[ii], [1], 2-15
Lidén Title: Esca avium domesticarum.
Soulsby Title: Esca avium
Drake Title: Esca Avium Domesticarum.
Note: One copy has day supplied in manuscript and corrections on p. 15 which have been incorporated in the 1785
Abstract: An account of the results of experiments directed to ascertain what kinds and numbers of insects and seeds are eaten by poultry.
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Liden Number: 016
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Respondent: Peter Sundius (1725–1786)
Title: Surinamensia Grilliana ...
Date of Defense: 18 June 1748
Paginations:
[vi], 1-34, 1 plate
Lidén Title: Surinamensa [sic] Grilliana.
Soulsby Title: Surin. Grill.
Drake Title: Surinamensia Grilliana.
Note: P. 24 misnumbered 42. The plate of one of our copies lacks fig. 2.
Abstract: A description of 25 animals, mostly serpents, collected in Surinam and eventually given to M. Grill who gave them to the museum at Uppsala. Includes accounts of the rattlesnake and boa constrictor.
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Liden Number: 143
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Respondent: Peter Strandman (1743–1779)
Title: ... sistens Purgantia Indigena, ...
Date of Defense: 26 February 1766
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-17, [1]
Lidén Title: Purgantia indigena.
Soulsby Title: Purg. indig.
Drake Title: Purgantia Indigena.
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Abstract: Provides a list of 24 plant species known or reported to have purgative qualities on ingestion. The plants listed were indigenous to or easily cultivated in Sweden.
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Liden Number: 068
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Respondent: Peter Petersson Bremer (1731–1765)
Title: Somnus Plantarum ...
Date of Defense: 10 December 1755
Paginations:
[iii], [1], 5-22, 1 plate
Lidén Title: Somnus plantarum.
Soulsby Title: Somn. pl.
Drake Title: Somnus Plantarum.
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Abstract: This account of the "sleep of plants," treating and classifying those flowering plants whose flowers opened or closed in relation to daylight or darkness, or the time of day, attracted great interest to the subject.
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Liden Number: 028
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Respondent: Peter Jonas Bergius (1730–1790)
Title: Semina Muscorum detecta ...
Date of Defense: 25 April {1750}
Paginations:
[vi], [1], 2-18, title page figure
Lidén Title: Semina muscorum detecta.
Soulsby Title: Sem. musc.
Drake Title: Semina Muscorum detecta.
Note: Two copies have year printed 1750; Soulsby brackets year [1750].
Abstract: On the fructification (spore production) of mosses.
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Liden Number: 075
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Respondent: Peter Engström (1735–1803)
Title: ... Fundamenta Valetudinis sistens, ...
Date of Defense: 17 June 1756
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-13, [1]
Lidén Title: Fundamenta valetudines.
Soulsby Title: Fund. valet.
Drake Title: Fundamenta Valetudinis.
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Abstract: An essay on the fundamentals of good health, with recommendations for correct living in each period.
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Liden Number: 133
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Respondent: Peter Bergius (1740–1819)
Title: ... in qua Spiritus Frumenti proponitur, ...
Date of Defense: 19 December 1764
Paginations:
[ii], [1], 4-20
Lidén Title: Spiritus frumenti.
Soulsby Title: Spir. frum.
Drake Title: Spiritus Frumenti.
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Abstract: An historical account of the distillation of spirits from grains and other fruits, first reported in Europe by Arnold de Villa Nova (ca. 1315), after which a grape brandy was an important article of commerce in Venice. Details are given on manufacture of grain spirits in Sweden, together with their use when treating various disorders medicinally. The physical penalties from excessive use as intoxicants are reviewed from both moral and political viewpoints.
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Liden Number: 059
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Respondent: Pehr Zetzell (1724–1802)
Title: Consectaria electrico-medica ...
Date of Defense: 12 October 1754
Paginations:
[i], [1], 3-8
Lidén Title: Consectaria electrico-medica.
Soulsby Title: Cons. elec.-med.
Drake Title: Consectaria Electrico-Medica.
Note:
Abstract: A study in the medical value of electrical treatments in curing human disorders.
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Liden Number: 113
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Respondent: Pehr Jerlin (1739–1773)
Title: Macellum olitorium, ...
Date of Defense: {20} December 1760
Paginations:
[v], [1], 7-23, [1]
Lidén Title: Macellum olitorium.
Soulsby Title: Mac. olit.
Drake Title: Macellum Olitorium.
Note: Three copies have day supplied in manuscript; one copy has day left blank. Also, p. 8 misnumbered 6 in all four copies.
Abstract: An essay on 77 species of plants native to Sweden or commonly cultivated there and useful as culinary vegetables, providing for each: data on parts eaten, preparation for eating, taste, nutritional value, and growth duration.
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Liden Number: 142
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Respondent: Pehr Cornelius Tillaeus (1747–1827)
Title: Potus theae, ...
Date of Defense: 7 December 1765
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-16, 1 plate
Lidén Title: Potus thaeae.
Soulsby Title: Pot. theae
Drake Title: Potus Theae.
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Abstract: The first living plants of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) were brought to Sweden in 1763 by Captain Carl Gustaf Ekeberg (1716-1784), with help from Linnaeus. This was said to be the first successful introduction of the plant into Europe. This dissertation discusses the plant, its preparation and uses, the qualities of tea, and its medicinal use.
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Liden Number: 167
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Respondent: Pehr Cornelius Tillaeus (1747–1827)
Title: ... de varia Febrium intermittentium curatione, ...
Date of Defense: 11 December 1771
Paginations:
[ii], [1], 4-56, [2]
Lidén Title: Febrium intermittentium curatio varia.
Soulsby Title: Febr. interm.
Drake Title: Varia Febrium Intermittentium Curatione.
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Abstract: On the causes and cures of intermittent fever.
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Liden Number: 080
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Respondent: Pehr af Bjerkén (1731–1774)
Title: Morbi Expeditionis Classicae 1756, ...
Date of Defense: 18 May 1757
Paginations:
[ii], [1], 4-22
Lidén Title: Morbi expeditiones classicae 1756.
Soulsby Title: Morb. exped.
Drake Title: Morbi Expeditionis Classicae.
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Abstract: An account of shipboard diseases (especially the Uppsala fever) and their treatment.
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Liden Number: 024
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Respondent: Pehr (Petrus) Löfling (1729–1756)
Title: Gemmae Arborum, ...
Date of Defense: 18 November 1749
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-32
Lidén Title: Gemmae arborum.
Soulsby Title: Gem. arb.
Drake Title: Gemmae Arborum.
Note: P. 31 misnumbered 13.
Abstract: An essay on the buds of deciduous trees, with a morphological classification, based on structure and position, of 108 species of trees and shrubs, designed to provide a means of identifying them in winter.
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Liden Number: 057
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Respondent: Olof Stickman (1731–1798)
Title: Herbarium Amboinense, ...
Date of Defense: 11 May 1754
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-28
Lidén Title: Herbarium amboinense.
Soulsby Title: Herb. Amboin.
Drake Title: Herbarium Amboinense.
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Abstract: A commentary on the Herbarium Amboinense (1741-1755) of George Eberhard Rumph (1627-1702), with Linnean equivalent names given for Rumph's polynomials.
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Liden Number: 117
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Respondent: Olof Reinhold Alander (b. 1739)
Title: ... sistens Inebriantia, ...
Date of Defense: {7 April} 1761 {1762}
Paginations:
[vi], [1], 8-26
Lidén Title: Inebriantia.
Soulsby Title: Inebr.
Drake Title: Inebriantia.
Note: Two copies have day and month supplied in manuscript and year corrected in manuscript; one copy lacks day and month.
Abstract: The term "inebriant" is used in this dissertation in the broadest sense, for any drug that was known to be a narcotic or intoxicant. The thesis is an account of both natural and artificial intoxicants.
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Liden Number: 018
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Respondent: Olof Andersson Söderberg (1728–1758)
Title: ... de Curiositate Naturali, ...
Date of Defense: {30} June 1748
Paginations:
[vi], [1], 2-25, [1]
Lidén Title: Curiositas naturalis.
Soulsby Title: Curios. nat.
Drake Title: Curiositate Naturali.
Note: Both copies have day supplied in manuscript and H.A.M.C. altered to H.P.M.C.
Abstract: An essay encouraging the recognition and study of natural history as a science and not as a frivolous pursuit by amateurs only.
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Liden Number: 071
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Respondent: Nilsson Åmman (1731–1783)
Title: Flora Alpina, ...
Date of Defense: 24 March 1756
Paginations:
[iv], [1], 2-27, [1]
Lidén Title: Flora alpina.
Soulsby Title: Fl. alp.
Drake Title: Flora Alpina.
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Abstract: An essay on the kinds of plants suitable for culture on the arid mountains of Lapland and adjoining alpine areas, with a list of over 400 European alpine plants from which selections could be made for Lapp culture. A Royal Alpine Garden in Lapland is proposed for the evaluation of alpine plants of potential value for economic uses.
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