An Account Of The Diseases Of India: As They Appeared In The English Fleet, And In The Naval Hospital At Madras, In 1782-83 (1807) - Paperback

""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 book written by Charles Curtis and published in 1807. The book provides a detailed description of the various diseases that were prevalent in India during the late 18th century, as observed by the author during his time in the English Fleet and the Naval Hospital in Madras. Curtis provides a comprehensive account of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of diseases such as dysentery, fever, smallpox, and cholera, which were common among the English sailors and the local population. He also describes the medical practices and techniques used by the physicians and surgeons of the time, including the use of leeches, bloodletting, and various herbal remedies. The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides valuable insights into the medical practices and conditions of the time, and sheds light on the challenges faced by the English in India during the colonial period. It is a useful resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of medicine and colonialism in India.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.