A Chapter on Yellow Fever (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Murrell

9780267415380: A Chapter on Yellow Fever (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267415389 ISBN 13: 9780267415380

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a 19th‑century look at yellow fever and its treatment through a used classic edited for readers today.

This edition presents William Murrell’s early, practical chapter on the disease, including its definition, spread, and the role of sanitary measures in controlling outbreaks. It also delves into Murrell’s homeopathic approach, discussing remedies, patient care, and the experience of doctors during epidemics in the American South.

The text contrasts traditional medical views with Murrell’s recommendations, emphasizing careful patient care, room conditions, nutrition, and the use of specific remedies tailored to stages of illness. It offers perspective on debates about quarantine, the use of stimulants, and the limits of treatment in a time of repeated yellow fever outbreaks. The material is presented as a historical document with practical notes for understanding the era’s medical thinking.

Learn how yellow fever was defined, observed, and discussed in this era.
See practical care guidelines for patients, including room setup and supportive treatments.
Understand the homeopathic approach and the remedies considered for different stages of the disease.
Get a sense of 19th‑century debates about quarantine, public health, and medical authority.

Ideal for readers interested in medical history, historical medical practices, or the evolution of homeopathy in epidemic times.

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