Some Account Of The Last Yellow Fever Epidemic Of British Guiana (1850)

""Som Account of the Last Yellow Fever Epidemic of British Guiana"" is a historical account written by Daniel Blair in 1850. The book provides a detailed description of the yellow fever epidemic that occurred in British Guiana in 1849-1850. Blair was a Scottish physician who served as the chief medical officer of the colony during the epidemic. The book begins with an introduction to the geography, climate, and history of British Guiana, followed by a detailed account of the outbreak of yellow fever. Blair describes the symptoms, treatment, and mortality rate of the disease, as well as the efforts made by the medical community to combat the epidemic. He also discusses the social and economic impact of the outbreak on the colony, including the disruption of trade and the displacement of workers. Blair's account is based on his personal experiences and observations, as well as reports and data from other medical professionals and government officials. The book provides a valuable insight into the history of public health and medicine in the 19th century, as well as the colonial history of British Guiana. Overall, ""Some Account of the Last Yellow Fever Epidemic of British Guiana"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and public health.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.