A Treatise on Fever, or Selections From a Course of Lectures on Fever : Being Part of a Course of Theory and Practice of Medicine (Classic Reprint)

Explore the science, history, and public impact of fever in medicine’s long story. This text frames fever as a central medical and social problem, drawing on historical battles, epidemics, and census data to illuminate how physicians have fought this scourge.

Originally used as part of a course in medicine, the work treats fever as both a clinical challenge and a public health issue. It surveys the burden of fevers through centuries, including dramatic examples from warfare and large-scale outbreaks, and discusses the role of doctors in mitigating suffering and death. The discussion weaves together patient cases, mortality statistics, and historical context to offer a clear, practical view of fever’s reach.

• See why fever has been a dominant cause of mortality across wars and peacetime alike.
• Understand how epidemiology, census data, and clinical observation inform medical practice.
• Explore illustrative historical episodes that shaped fever treatment and public health response.
• Gain perspective on the responsibilities and decisions facing physicians in fever care.

Ideal for readers interested in medical history, epidemiology, and the practical study of fever and its consequences.