Yellow Fever Prophylaxis In New Orleans, 1905 - Primary Source Edition

By Rubert William Boyce

Book Overview

Yellow Fever Prophylaxis In New Orleans, 1905 (1906) is a historical book written by Rubert William Boyce. The book provides a detailed account of the measures taken to prevent the outbreak of yellow fever in New Orleans in 1905. The author, who was the president of the Louisiana State Board of Health at the time, explains the scientific and medical approaches used to combat the disease and the strategies employed to educate the public about the importance of prevention.The book covers the history of yellow fever outbreaks in New Orleans, including the devastating epidemics of the 19th century. It describes the efforts of the city's health officials to identify and control the mosquito population, which was known to be the carrier of the disease. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the medical community in convincing the public to take preventive measures, such as the use of mosquito netting and the elimination of standing water.Yellow Fever Prophylaxis In New Orleans, 1905 (1906) is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of medicine and public health. It provides a detailed account of a significant moment in the fight against a deadly disease, and sheds light on the methods used to combat epidemics in the early 20th century. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.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: 1167178041
• ISBN13: 9781167178047
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"