A Letter To The Secretary At War, On Sickness And Mortality In The West Indies: Being A Review Of Captain Tulloch's Statistical Report (1839)

By Andrew Halliday

Book Overview

""A Letter To The Secretary At War, On Sickness And Mortality In The West Indies: Being A Review Of Captain Tulloch�������s Statistical Report (1839)"" is a historical book written by Andrew Halliday. The book is a review of Captain Tulloch's statistical report on sickness and mortality in the West Indies. It provides an in-depth analysis of the health conditions and mortality rates of British soldiers stationed in the West Indies during the 19th century. The book discusses the various diseases that affected soldiers, including yellow fever, malaria, and dysentery, and provides insight into the living conditions and medical care available to them. The author also examines the impact of climate and geography on the health of soldiers and argues for the implementation of measures to improve their living conditions and reduce mortality rates. Overall, ""A Letter To The Secretary At War, On Sickness And Mortality In The West Indies"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the health challenges faced by British soldiers in the West Indies during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165254948
• ISBN13: 9781165254941
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"