Bøker av William Woodville

As one of the pioneers of vaccination against smallpox, William Woodville played a major role in the fight against one of the deadliest diseases in human history. In this groundbreaking work, he presents a series of reports on the use of cowpox as a substitute for smallpox vaccination, drawing on his own extensive clinical experience and research. With clear, detailed descriptions of the procedures used and their clinical results, the book stands as a landmark in the history of medicine and public health.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.

First published in the late 18th century, this classic work of botany is an essential resource for anyone interested in the medicinal properties of plants. Featuring detailed descriptions and beautiful engravings, it offers a comprehensive guide to the plants used in the production of medicines and remedies. This new edition includes updated information on modern uses of medicinal plants.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 by William Woodville details his observations on the cow-pox and its potential as a vaccination for smallpox. It includes case studies and experiments, as well as discussions on the history and transmission of the cow-pox. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and vaccinations. 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 is a comprehensive guide to medical botany. It explores the various uses of medicinal plants and provides detailed descriptions and illustrations. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in the field of medical botany.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.

The History of the Inoculation of the Small-Pox in Great Britain - Comprehending a review of all the publications on the subject - Volume I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1796.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.

When Jenner announced his experiments with vaccination against smallpox, William Woodville pursued similar trials, and in 1799 published the results: 200 cases where patients were vaccinated with matter obtained from cows or other cowpox sufferers. This demonstration of the safety and efficacy of vaccination led to its much wider adoption.