Medical Inquiries and Observations - Softcover

Rush, Benjamin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1023584522 ISBN 13: 9781023584524

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Explore 18th-century medicine with Benjamin Rush's "Medical Inquiries and Observations, Vol. 2 of 4." This meticulously prepared print edition presents the second edition, revised and enlarged by the author, offering a valuable historical perspective on medical practices and public health challenges of the time.

Rush, a prominent physician, delves into critical medical observations, focusing significantly on the devastating yellow fever epidemics that plagued Philadelphia. This volume provides detailed insights into the understanding and treatment of diseases during a crucial period in American history.

A significant resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, the study of epidemics, or the life and work of Benjamin Rush, this book sheds light on the medical landscape of early America. Explore the challenges and innovations in medical thought during a time when yellow fever posed a grave threat to communities.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023584522
• ISBN 13: 9781023584524
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176