An Essay On the Epidemic Cholera of India

Written in the mid-19th century by the British physician Reginald Orton, this pioneering study of cholera in India remains a classic of medical literature. Orton's research, which was based on personal observation and the careful collection of statistical data, was groundbreaking in its insights into the causes of the disease and the best methods of preventing its spread. An Essay on the Epidemic Cholera of India is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the public health challenges of the developing world.
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