A Treatise On Consumption: Embracing An Inquiry Into The Influence Exerted Upon It By Journeys, Voyages And Change Of Climate (1836)

Sweetser, William

ISBN 10: 112023526X / ISBN 13: 9781120235268

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Treatise On Consumption: Embracing An Inquiry Into The Influence Exerted Upon It By Journeys, Voyages And Change Of Climate (1836)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 112023526X
• ISBN 13: 9781120235268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""A Treatise On Consumption"" is a book written by William Sweetser in 1836. The book is primarily an inquiry into the influence exerted upon consumption, a term used to describe tuberculosis, by journeys, voyages, and changes of climate. The author explores the effects of various climates and environments on the disease, and provides advice on how to manage it through travel and relocation. The book also includes a historical overview of the disease and its treatment, as well as a discussion of the latest medical research and theories of the time. Overall, ""A Treatise On Consumption"" is a comprehensive guide to the management and treatment of tuberculosis in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.