Overview
"Letters on the Cholera Morbus" by James Gillkrest and William Fergusson offers a vital historical perspective on the devastating cholera epidemics of the past. This meticulously prepared print edition makes accessible a crucial primary source for understanding the medical and public health challenges posed by this disease. Focusing on gastroenteritis as a key symptom and effect, the book provides invaluable insight into the medical understanding of cholera, its transmission, and the public health responses it provoked. Readers interested in medical history, epidemiology, and the impact of disease outbreaks will find this collection of letters to be a compelling and informative resource. Explore the historical context of cholera, its impact on society, and the early efforts to combat this deadly illness. A significant contribution to the historical record, this book sheds light on the ongoing battle against infectious diseases.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.
- | Author: J. (James) Gillkrest
- | Publisher: Anson Street Press
- | Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00110 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1023221535
- | ISBN-13: 9781023221535
