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Respondent: Georg (Jöran) Rothman (1739–1778)
Title: De Raphania ...
Date of Defense: 27 May 1763
Paginations: [iii], [1], 2-21, 1 plate
Lidén Title: Raphania.
Soulsby Title: Raphania
Drake Title: Raphania.
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Abstract: A botanico-medical treatise on the disease Raphania (ergotism), recognized by Linnaeus to result from eating bread from freshly harvested grain and erroneously ascribed to presence of seed of the weed Raphanus raphanistrum L. (radish). The latter is included in the plate, with a botanical description.
Respondent: Johan Salberg (1741–1810)
Title: Fructus esculenti, ...
Date of Defense: 11 June 1763
Paginations: [ii], [1], 2-22
Lidén Title: Fructus esculenti.
Soulsby Title: Fr. escul.
Drake Title: Fructus Esculenti.
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Abstract: An account of 133 edible fruits including those of native Swedish species, classified under berries, plums, pomaceous fruits, podded fruits, grains and nuts.
Respondent: Carl Magnus Blom (1737–1815)
Title: ... sistens Lignum Qvassiae, ...
Date of Defense: 28 May 1763
Paginations: [ii], [1], 2-13, [1], 1 plate
Lidén Title: Lignum Quassiae.
Soulsby Title: Lign. Qvas.
Drake Title: Lignum Qvassiae.
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Abstract: An account of Surinam quassia wood (Quassia amara L.) of the Simaroubaceae, whose bitter root was used medicinally to treat numerous illnesses, including malaria.
Respondent: Boas Johansson (1742–1809)
Title: Centuria Insectorum Rariorum, ...
Date of Defense: 23 June 1763
Paginations: [vi], [1], 2-32
Lidén Title: Centuria insectorum rariorum.
Soulsby Title: Cent. insect.
Drake Title: Centuria Insectorum Rariorum.
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Abstract: Descriptions of 100 rare insect species that were sent to Linnaeus from Carolina and Pennsylvania as well as from Surinam and Java. Discusses improvements that the Linnaean system has brought to the study of insects.
Respondent: Johan Jakob Ferber (1743–1790)
Title: ... de Prolepsi Plantarum, ...
Date of Defense: 22 June 1763
Paginations: [ii], [1], 2-18
Lidén Title: Disquisitio de prolepsi plantarum.
Soulsby Title: Prol. pl. 1763
Drake Title: De Prolepsi Plantarum.
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Abstract: The plan of this speculative essay is similar to that of his dissertation Prolepsis plantarum on flower bud ontogeny, but deals with the ontogeny of the vegetative plant with emphasis on the physiology of growth and the development of bulbs and vegetative buds.
Respondent: Christian Lado (1741–after 1770)
Title: ... in qua Motus polychrestus delineatur, ...
Date of Defense: 23 December 1763
Paginations: [iii], [1], 2-20
Lidén Title: Motus polychrestus.
Soulsby Title: Mot. polychr.
Drake Title: Motus Polychrestus.
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Abstract: An essay on the importance of physical exercise as a preservative and restorative of good health. Diseases caused by inactivity include hypochondriasis, asthmatic conditions, constipation, tuberculosis, and severe hemi-cranial headaches.
Respondent: Jonas Carl Tengborg (1740–1788)
Title: Hortus Culinaris, ...
Date of Defense: 20 {21} June 1764
Paginations: [v], [1], 7-26
Lidén Title: Hortus culinaris.
Soulsby Title: Hort. cul.
Drake Title: Hortus Culinaris.
Note: Date corrected in manuscript in all three copies.
Abstract: An essay on edible and economic plants of Sweden, their culture and hardiness. Includes those then in use and others suggested.
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.
Respondent: Daniel Johan Öhrqvist (1738–?)
Title: ... de Diaeta per scalam aetatis humanae observanda, ...
Date of Defense: {20 December} 1764
Paginations: [iii], [1], 5-12
Lidén Title: Diaeta aetatum.
Soulsby Title: Diaet. scal.
Drake Title: Diaeta per Scalam Aetatis Humanae observanda.
Note: Both copies have the day and month supplied in
Abstract: A medical essay on physiological changes experienced by man, from birth to death, with diet prescriptions for each period, and the disorders that may be avoided by adherence to the author's recommendations.
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).
Respondent: Daniel Weser (1743–1784)
Title: ... de Hirudine, ...
Date of Defense: {6} May {March} 1764 {1765}
Paginations: [iv], [1], 2-15, [1]
Lidén Title: Hirudo.
Soulsby Title: Hirudo
Drake Title: De Hirudine.
Note: All three copies have the date on the title
Abstract: An essay on the use and efficacy of leeches for blood-letting, including the anatomy and natural history of leeches, the means of obtaining them and the opinions of the ancients.
Respondent: Anders Petrus Bäckman (1744–1766)
Title: ... Fundamenta Ornithologica exhibituram, ...
Date of Defense: 4 May 1765
Paginations: [v], [1], 6 (i.e., 7)-28, 1 plate
Lidén Title: Fundamenta ornithologica.
Soulsby Title: Fund. ornith.
Drake Title: Fundamenta Ornithologica.
Note: P. 7 misnumbered 6, p. 8 misnumbered 7.
Abstract: An exposition of the fundamentals of Linnaeus' classification of birds, with a glossary. Includes biographical notes on ornithologists.
Respondent: Carl Ribben (1734–1803)
Title: Circa Fervidorum et Gelidorum Usum Paraenesis, ...
Date of Defense: 12 June 1765
Paginations: [ii], [1], 4-23
Lidén Title: Fervidorum et gelidorum usus.
Soulsby Title: Ferv. gel.
Drake Title: Circa Fervidorum & Gelidorum Usum Paraenesis.
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Abstract: Discusses the medical hazards of eating extremely hot or cold foods and the resultant human ailments.
Respondent: Nils Skragge (1738–1787)
Title: ... qua Morbi Artificum leviter adumbrantur ...
Date of Defense: 15 June 1765
Paginations: [i], [1], 2 (i.e., 3)-12
Lidén Title: Morbi artificum.
Soulsby Title: Morb. artif.
Drake Title: Morbi Artificum.
Note: P. 3 misnumbered 2; p. 4 misnumbered 3.
Abstract: A study of industrial and occupational diseases, based in part on the writings of Bernardin Rammazini, 1633-1714. It treats the problems of miners, stone-quarrymen, painters, and also the hazards attendant to too close an application to any business or profession.
Respondent: Isaac Uddman (1731–1781)
Title: Lepra, ...
Date of Defense: 17 June 1765
Paginations: [ii], [1], 2-14
Lidén Title: Lepra.
Soulsby Title: Lepra
Drake Title: Lepra.
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Abstract: An overview of leprosy, including hypotheses about causes, types of leprosy, possible treatments.
Respondent: Anton Hoffman (1739–1782)
Title: ... de Potu Chocolatae, ...
Date of Defense: 18 June 1765
Paginations: [ii], [1], 2-10
Lidén Title: Potus chocolatae.
Soulsby Title: Pot. choc.
Drake Title: De Potu Chocolate.
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Abstract: A botanico-medical essay on the merits of drinking chocolate, flavored with vanilla. Botanical accounts are given of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao L.) and of the vanilla orchid (Epidendrum vanilla L. = Vanilla fragrans). The preparation of the chocolate beans and of the beverage by the Spaniards is described. Linnaeus advocated use of the beverage as a pleasant drink and for treatment of hypochrondria and hemorrhoids
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.
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.
Respondent: Alexander Von Karamyschew (1744–1791)
Title: ... demonstrans Necessitatem promovendae Historiae Naturalis in Rossia, ...
Date of Defense: { } May 1764
Paginations: [ii], [1], 2-34, [10], 1 plate
Lidén Title: Necessitas promovendae historia naturalis in Rossia.
Soulsby Title: Hist. nat. Rossia
Drake Title: Diss. demonstrans Necessitatem Promovendae Historiae Naturalis in Rossia.
Note: Originally issued in 1764 , this dissertation was not publicly submitted until 1766; Strandell copy of original issue altered in ms. to {16} May {1766}.
Abstract: An essay encouraging the study of natural history in Russia, which mentions important naturalists of that country. Also includes a list of plants native to Russia. First issue printed in 1764, but not publicly submitted intil May 16, 1766.
Respondent: Alexander Von Karamyschew (1744–1791)
Title: ... demonstrans Necessitatem promovendae Historiae Naturalis in Rossia, ...
Date of Defense: 16 May 1766
Paginations: [vi], [1], 2-34, [10], 1 plate
Lidén Title: Necessitas promovendae historia naturalis in Rossia.
Soulsby Title: Hist. nat. Rossia
Drake Title: Diss. demonstrans Necessitatem Promovendae Historiae Naturalis in Rossia.
Note: This is the reissued version for public submission.
Abstract: An essay encouraging the study of natural history in Russia, which mentions important naturalists of that country. Also includes a list of plants native to Russia. First issue printed in 1764, but not publicly submitted intil May 16, 1766.
Respondent: Matvey Ivanovic Aphonin (1739–1810)
Title: ... demonstrans Usum Historiae Naturalis in vita communi, ...
Date of Defense: 17 May 1766
Paginations: [vii], [1], 3-30, [2], 1 plate
Lidén Title: Usus historiae naturalis in vita communi.
Soulsby Title: Usum hist. nat.
Drake Title: Usus Historiae Naturalis in Vita Communi.
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Abstract: An essay on the importance of a knowledge of natural history to greater improvement of agriculture and horticulture, with emphasis on those kinds of plants best suited as food for each kind of domestic animal. The plate includes an illustration of Actaea cimicifuga L. (= Cimicifuga foetida L.), a plant then widely used in eastern Russia as an insecticide (especially against bedbugs).
Respondent: Abraham Österdam (1745–1776)
Title: Siren lacertina ...
Date of Defense: 21 June 1766
Paginations: [iv], [1], 2-15, [1], 1 plate
Lidén Title: Siren lacertina.
Soulsby Title: Siren lacert.
Drake Title: Siren Lacertina.
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Abstract: An account of the two-legged Siren lizard of South Carolina, Sirena lacertina L., sometimes known as the Carolina mud iguana.
Respondent: Johan Gabriel Bergman (1732–1793)
Title: ... de Effectu et Cura Vitiorum Diaeteticorum Generali, ...
Date of Defense: 10 December 1766
Paginations: [ii], [1], 4-24
Lidén Title: Cura generalis.
Soulsby Title: Eff. cura vit.
Drake Title: Effectu & Cura Vitiorum Diaeteticorum Generali.
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Abstract: A medical commentary, in amplification of part one of Linnaeus' pamphlet Clavis medicinae, on cardiovascular diseases. Physiological considerations are reviewed and their importance stressed. The influence of emotional stress is rejected. Arthritis, considered as a vascular disease, is reported as favorably responsive to a diet high in salted meat.
Respondent: Andreas Henricsson Berlin (1746–1773)
Title: ... Usum Muscorum breviter delineatura, ...
Date of Defense: 17 December 1766
Paginations: [iv], [1], 2-14, [2]
Lidén Title: Usus muscorum.
Soulsby Title: Usum musc.
Drake Title: Usus Muscorum.
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Abstract: An historical study of the economic uses of lichens in Sweden (including Lapland)
Respondent: Johan Carl Roos (1745–1828)
Title: ... Mundum invisibilem breviter delineatura, ...
Date of Defense: 6 {7} March 1767
Paginations: [i], [1], 3-23
Lidén Title: Mundus invisibilis.
Soulsby Title: Mund. invis.
Drake Title: Mundus Invisibilis.
Note: Day corrected in manuscript on both copies.
Abstract: A medico-botanical treatise on airborne spores and microorganisms, some of which Linnaeus believed to be responsible for infectious diseases. The thesis is based on the studies of Baron Otto von Münchausen, who corresponded with Linnaeus and whose observations of fungus-caused smut of barley and wheat, along with the dust of fungi, led him to conclude that these are the ova of animalcules, which raised doubts as to whether fungi should be classed with animals or plants.
