The Influence Of Climate, And Other Agents, On The Human Constitution: With Reference To The Causes And Prevention Of Disease, Among Seamen : With Obs

First published in 1827, this book explores the relationship between climate and disease, with a particular focus on the effects of tropical climates on the human body. Its author, Robert Armstrong, was a physician who spent several years studying and treating patients in Jamaica during an epidemic of yellow fever. The book includes a detailed analysis of the causes and symptoms of fever, as well as recommendations for its prevention and treatment. Its insights into tropical medicine make it a valuable resource for medical students and anyone interested in the history of medicine.

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