Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
A short tract on the formation of tumours, and the peculiarities that are met with in the structure of those that have become cancerous; with their mode of treatment.
Publication Details
London: Longman, 1830 CE.
Contains the first illustrations of microscopic sections of cancer; however, Home drew no worthwhile conclusion from his microscopic studies. Digital facsimile from the Internet Archive at this link.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #2611 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/3093 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-short-tract-on-the-formation-of-tumours |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London