Cholera

Cholera

Edwin Lankester

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120176172
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Cholera: What Is It? And How To Prevent It is a book written by Edwin Lankester in 1866. The book provides a comprehensive overview of cholera, a deadly disease that was prevalent during the 19th century. Lankester explains the causes of the disease, its symptoms, and the methods of treatment that were used at the time. The book also emphasizes the importance of prevention, and provides detailed information on how to avoid contracting cholera. Lankester discusses the role of sanitation, hygiene, and clean water in preventing the spread of the disease. Cholera: What Is It? And How To Prevent It is an important historical document that sheds light on the medical knowledge and practices of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, and epidemiology.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.

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