1. Observations on the use of emetics in constipation of the bowels: communicated in a letter to John B. Beck, M.D Author(s): Hosack, David, 1769-1835 Publication: New York : C. S. Van Winkle, 1822 Subject(s): Constipation -- drug therapyEmetics -- therapeutic useBeck, John B. (John Brodhead), 1794-1851.