Naval Surgeon: Life and Death at Sea in the Age of Sail, by J. Worth Estes
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"Naval Surgeon: Life and Death at Sea in the Age of Sail" by J. Worth Estes takes readers on a journey through the life of Dr. Peter St. Medard, a French-born surgeon who served in the early U.S. Navy aboard the frigate New York from 1802 to 1803. This 1998 publication is rich with clinical records and personal journals, revealing the medical challenges faced by sailors, such as scurvy, and the rudimentary tools and treatments of the time. Organized chronologically, the book offers a deep dive into the social and political contexts of naval medicine, supported by well-illustrated maps and images. A compelling scholarly examination of maritime medical practices during the Age of Sail, it's a treasure for history enthusiasts and maritime."
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Science History Pubns
Hardcover
ISBN: 0881351946
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"Naval Surgeon: Life and Death at Sea in the Age of Sail" by J. Worth Estes takes readers on a journey through the life of Dr. Peter St. Medard, a French-born surgeon who served in the early U.S. Navy aboard the frigate New York from 1802 to 1803. This 1998 publication is rich with clinical records and personal journals, revealing the medical challenges faced by sailors, such as scurvy, and the rudimentary tools and treatments of the time. Organized chronologically, the book offers a deep dive into the social and political contexts of naval medicine, supported by well-illustrated maps and images. A compelling scholarly examination of maritime medical practices during the Age of Sail, it's a treasure for history enthusiasts and maritime."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
Science History Pubns
Hardcover
ISBN: 0881351946
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