Geoffery Gambado : $b or, A simple remedy for hypochondriacism and melancholy splenetic humours

The work reads as a witty pamphlet from an 18th‑century physician who blends satire with gentle advice for those prone to imagined ailments and gloomy moods. It explains that the author uses the lively sketches of a well‑known Suffolk caricaturist to illustrate his points, turning the pictures of horses, fashions and familiar faces into visual jokes that hint at a simple cure: a bit of laughter and modest activity.

The narrative weaves together modest medical advice, moral reflections and the occasional mock‑heroic vignette, such as the imagined angelic rider celebrating the titular doctor. Readers are invited to enjoy the playful language, the gentle mock‑sermons, and the spirit of charitable purpose that underlies the whole collection, making it a charming antidote to excessive worry.