An Epitomized Review of the Principles and Practice of Maritime Sanitation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph Holt

9780260088932: An Epitomized Review of the Principles and Practice of Maritime Sanitation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260088935 ISBN 13: 9780260088932

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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Discover a historical blueprint for protecting public health at sea and at port

This concise treatise explains the Holt system of maritime sanitation, a scientific approach that balanced disease defense with open commerce at key U.S. ports, especially New Orleans.

This edition frames the rise of modern quarantine and the practical steps used to disinfect ships, treat passengers, and prevent the spread of pestilence while keeping trade moving. It presents the rationale behind the system, its stations, and the careful methods that made it influential in its time.

Clear definitions of quarantine and maritime sanitation and why they matter for ports and ships
A detailed look at the three-station quarantine setup and the treatment sequence for vessels
Descriptions of disinfection practices, including the use of bichloride of mercury and related safety considerations
Historical context showing how science, policy, and commerce shaped public health efforts

Ideal for readers of historical public health, maritime history, and policy-minded perspectives on how cities protected health without shutting down trade.

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