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Doctor Brandreth

A patent medicine seller, similar to Dr. Benjamin Brandreth.

minor

Also known as Brandreth

First appearance: xxviii

Doctor Brandreth shows up with force in Part V: Medicine and Quacks. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in the context of medical quackery and the promotion of dubious remedies.
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Doctor Brandreth first appears in 0036 xxviii.

In Part V: Medicine and Quacks: Mentioned in the context of medical quackery and the promotion of dubious remedies.

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See Doctor Brandreth in xxviii
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