Excerpt from An Account of the Manner of Inoculating for the Small Pox in the East Indies: With Some Observations on the Practice and Mode of Treating That Disease in Those Parts; Inscribed to the Learned, the President, and Members of the College of Physicians in London
As manyryearss are elapfed, fince a theme of th1s nature has employed my thoughts and attention I will hope for every favor able indulgence from the candor of that learned and refpeétable Bodyr to whofe judgment I molt readily fubmit the follow ing hil'tory and obfervations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the rich history of smallpox inoculation in India, tracing its origins to ancient practices and comparing it to the methods prevalent in Europe. The author, a medical professional with extensive experience in Bengal, offers a detailed analysis of the Eastern approach to smallpox prevention and treatment, highlighting its effectiveness and the reasons behind its unique practices. The book explores the rationale for using cold water immersion, dietary restrictions, and the deliberate opening of pustules, drawing upon the author's firsthand observations and the insights of traditional healers known as Etamins. By juxtaposing Eastern and Western smallpox management techniques, this book provides valuable insights into the development of medical practices and the cultural factors that shape them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332247967_0
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