The life of asclepiades, the celebrated founder of the asclepiadic sect in phisic. [electronic resource] : Compiled from the testimonials of twenty-seven antient authors. And containing the most authentic account procurable, of his name. Attestations of authors. Monuments. Age. Places of nativity and habitation. Relations and defendents. Condition and fortune. Health, personal qualities, and form. Genius and wit. Studies, education, and masters. Authors by him followed. Spirit and manners. Deeds and sayings. Writings. Friends and enemies. Disciples and followers. Encomiums from the antients. Judgments of the moderns. From the Italian of the signior Antonio Cocchi, late professor of phisic in Florence.