Mahoney, James

The Cherokee Physician or Indian Guide to Health, as Given by Richard Foreman, a Cherokee Doctor. Chattanooga: Printed at the "Gazette Office," 1846



In 8s (7 x 4 1/2 in.; 180 x 120 mm). Moderate foxing and staining. Contemporary calf; text block split in half, boards off.

In 8s (7 x 4 1/2 in.; 180 x 120 mm). Moderate foxing and staining. Contemporary calf; text block split in half, boards off.
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First edition. As the title implies, The Cherokee Physician ... was published to be a practical guide to medical remedies. The book is broken up into three different sections: part one is on the human anatomy and general rules of illness prevention; part two contains descriptions of different diseases and their treatments; and part three has a list of botanical remedies used by the Cherokee.

Richard Bark Foreman (Oo-ya-lu-gi) was born about 1779 to Scotsman John Anthony Foreman, who was an Indian trader  (born probably in Scotland whose family settled in Pennsylvania).  His mother was a Cherokee of the Paint Clan: Susie Gourd "Kah-tah-yah" (Rattling Gourd). Scarce, Not in the Siebert Collection or any of the standard bibliographies; OCLC locates only eight copies in institutions.