- Retrait gratuit dans votre magasin Club
- 7.000.000 titres dans notre catalogue
- Payer en toute sécurité
- Toujours un magasin près de chez vous
- Retrait gratuit dans votre magasin Club
- 7.000.000 titres dans notre catalogue
- Payer en toute sécurité
- Toujours un magasin près de chez vous
Letter To Sir Henry Halford
Proposing A Method Of Inoculating The Small-Pox (1825)
R Ferguson
Livre broché | Anglais
32,45 €
+ 64 points
Description
""Letter To Sir Henry Halford: Proposing A Method Of Inoculating The Small-Pox"" is a book written by R. Ferguson in 1825. In this book, the author proposes a new method for inoculating the smallpox, which was a deadly disease that plagued humanity for centuries. The book is addressed to Sir Henry Halford, who was a prominent physician and a member of the Royal Society. Ferguson's proposed method of inoculation involves using the cowpox virus, which was discovered by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century. The author argues that cowpox is a safer and more effective alternative to the traditional method of inoculation, which involved using live smallpox virus. The book provides a detailed explanation of Ferguson's proposed method, including the preparation of the cowpox virus and the procedure for inoculating patients. The author also discusses the potential benefits of this method, such as reducing the risk of severe side effects and increasing the immunity of the patient. Overall, ""Letter To Sir Henry Halford: Proposing A Method Of Inoculating The Small-Pox"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the development of medical science in the 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the efforts of medical professionals to combat deadly diseases and improve 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.
Spécifications
Parties prenantes
- Auteur(s) :
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 40
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781165521326
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 216 mm x 279 mm
- Poids :
- 154 g
