Doctor Yates' Essay On Bilious Epidemic Fever (1813)

By Christopher C. Yates

Book Overview

Doctor Yates' Essay On Bilious Epidemic Fever (1813) is a medical book written by Christopher C. Yates. The book provides a detailed study of the Bilious Epidemic Fever that occurred in the United States in the early 19th century. Yates, a practicing physician during that time, offers a comprehensive analysis of the symptoms, causes, and treatment of this deadly disease. The book is divided into several sections, each of which deals with a different aspect of the fever. The first section provides an overview of the disease, while the second section focuses on its symptoms. The third section explores the various causes of the fever, including environmental factors and lifestyle choices. The fourth section discusses the different treatments that were available at the time, including the use of herbal remedies and bloodletting. The book also includes case studies of patients who suffered from the fever, as well as statistical data on its prevalence and mortality rates. Doctor Yates' Essay On Bilious Epidemic Fever is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant public health crisis in the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 1436771498
• ISBN13: 9781436771498
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"