Bøger af James Ormiston McWilliam

This is a pioneering work of medical history, written by James Ormiston McWilliam, a Scottish physician who served on an ill-fated expedition to the Niger River in West Africa in the mid-nineteenth century. The book provides a detailed account of the medical challenges faced by the expedition, which was plagued by outbreaks of fever and disease, and offers insights into the early history of tropical medicine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

""Medical History Of The Expedition To The Niger, During The Years 1841-1842: Comprising An Account Of The Fever Which Led To Its Abrupt Termination"" is a historical medical account written by James Ormiston McWilliam. The book provides a detailed description of the medical challenges faced by the British expedition to the Niger River in West Africa during the years 1841-1842. McWilliam, who was the chief medical officer of the expedition, describes the various medical problems that the expedition encountered, including the outbreak of fever that led to the abrupt termination of the mission. The book includes detailed accounts of the symptoms and treatments of the fever, as well as the medical procedures that were used to treat the sick and injured members of the expedition. Additionally, McWilliam provides a broader historical context for the expedition, discussing the political and economic motivations behind the mission and the challenges that the British faced in navigating the complex social and cultural landscape of West Africa. Overall, ""Medical History Of The Expedition To The Niger"" is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known chapter in the history of British colonialism and the medical challenges that were faced by early explorers of Africa.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.