Concerns the case of Alexis St. Martin, whose relations with Beaumont are summarized in the introduction. This edition was reissued in Boston in 1834. The second American edition was published in 1847 ...

Gastric juice is a liquid produced by the stomach which is essential for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. It is made up of hydrochloric acid, enzymes (such as pepsin), water and salts.

Based upon observations of the digestive processes of Alexis St. Martin. Original title: Experiments and observations on the gastric juice and the physiology of digestion. Signatures: [1]⁶ 2-25⁶ 26².