A Treatise On Hygiene: With Special Reference To The Military Service

By William Alexander Hammond

Book Overview

""A Treatise On Hygiene: With Special Reference To The Military Service"" is a book written by William Alexander Hammond, a prominent American physician and Surgeon General of the United States Army during the Civil War. In this book, Hammond provides a comprehensive guide to hygiene, with a particular focus on its importance in the military. The book covers a wide range of topics related to hygiene, including personal hygiene, sanitation, ventilation, food and water supply, and disease prevention. Hammond also discusses the role of hygiene in maintaining the health and well-being of soldiers, and provides practical advice for military commanders and medical officers. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, military medicine, or 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432551639
• ISBN13: 9781432551636
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"