An Account Of The Diseases Of India - Charles Curtis - Bog

""An Account of the Diseases of India: As They Appeared in the English Fleet, and in the Naval Hospital at Madras, in 1782-83"" is a medical book written by Charles Curtis and first published in 1807. The book provides a detailed account of the diseases that afflicted the English fleet and the Naval Hospital in Madras, India during the years 1782-83. Curtis, a surgeon in the Royal Navy, describes the symptoms, causes, and treatments of various illnesses, including fevers, dysentery, scurvy, and venereal diseases. He also discusses the effects of climate, diet, and living conditions on the health of sailors and soldiers stationed in India. The book is an important historical record of medical knowledge and practices during the early years of British colonial rule in India. It is a valuable resource for medical historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and colonialism.With Observations On Ulcers, And The Hospital Sores Of That Country, Etc. To Which Is Prefixed, A View Of The Diseases On An Expedition, And Passage Of A Fleet And Armament To India, In 1781.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.