Doctor William Crawford Gorgas Of Alabama And The Panama Canal

By Thomas W. Martin

Book Overview

Doctor William Crawford Gorgas of Alabama and the Panama Canal is a biographical account of the life and work of Dr. William Crawford Gorgas, a renowned public health physician who played a crucial role in the construction of the Panama Canal. Written by Thomas W. Martin, the book details Gorgas' early life and education in Alabama, his medical training, and his appointment as chief sanitary officer of the Panama Canal project. The book also explores Gorgas' innovative approach to controlling the spread of disease in the Canal Zone, including his use of mosquito eradication and sanitation measures. Martin's work provides a comprehensive look at Gorgas' contributions to public health and engineering, as well as the challenges he faced in implementing his methods. Overall, Doctor William Crawford Gorgas of Alabama and the Panama Canal is a fascinating account of one man's efforts to improve public health and engineering in the early 20th century.Delivered At The 1947 Alabama Dinner Of The Newcomen Society At Birmingham.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: 1162988568
• ISBN13: 9781162988566
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"