Overview

“The Fever at Boa Vista in 1845-6, Unconnected With the Visit of the Eclair to That Island” meticulously documents a significant outbreak of fever on Boa Vista, Cape Verde, during 1845 and 1846. The work provides a detailed account of the medical and social conditions prevalent on the island during this period. It offers insights into the nature of the disease, its impact on the local population, and the public health measures undertaken in response. This historical record is invaluable for researchers and historians interested in the history of medicine, public health crises, and the social dynamics of 19th-century Cape Verde. Gilbert King's detailed study contributes to a broader understanding of the challenges faced by communities grappling with infectious diseases in the pre-modern era. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

Full Product Details

9781023603331

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available