Pre-Columbian Leprosy

by Albert S. Ashmead

Book Overview

This book explores the history of leprosy in the pre-Columbian Americas. From examining ancient skeletal remains to looking at historical accounts of the disease, the author provides a comprehensive overview of leprosy in the Americas before the arrival of Europeans. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of disease and its impact on indigenous populations.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019627603
• ISBN13: 9781019627600
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"