Bøker av James Lind

In this groundbreaking work, Lind, a physician with the British Royal Navy, describes the causes and symptoms of a variety of diseases that were prevalent among Europeans in tropical climates, and proposes a range of preventative measures to reduce their incidence and severity. Lind's work was influential in bringing about improved public health measures in colonial territories in the 18th and 19th centuries.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.

This book contains three letters written by James Lind, a Scottish physician and naval surgeon known for his contributions to the field of preventive medicine. Originally written in the mid-18th century, these letters provide valuable historical context on the state of British naval medicine and the conditions faced by sailors during this time period.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.

An essay on the most effectual means of preserving the health of seamen, in the Royal Navy - Containing directions proper for all those who undertake long voyages at sea, or reside in unhealthy situations. Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1762.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

First published in 1753, this important treatise seeks to provide a thorough account of the nature, causes and treatment of scurvy. James Lind (1716-94) provided the groundwork for later investigations, and his research lent support to the later practice of including the juice of citrus fruit in a sailor's diet.