Stephen Bown
Scurvy: How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentleman Solved the Greatest Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail
Scurvy: How a Surgeon, a Mariner, and a Gentleman Solved the Greatest Medical Mystery of the Age of Sail
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In the Age of Sail, scurvy caused more deaths at sea than piracy, shipwreck, and other illnesses. Its cure, developed by James Lind, Captain James Cook, and Gilbert Blane, is among the greatest military successes. Stephen Bown's book explores the disease's history, from its earliest recorded appearance in the sixteenth century to the eighteenth century when it was at its worst.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 17 November 2021
\n Publisher: The History Press Ltd
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In the Age of Sail, scurvy claimed more lives at sea than piracy, shipwrecks, and all other illnesses combined, and its cure ranks among the greatest military achievements in history. However, its impact on history has largely been overlooked.
Stephen Bown takes us on a journey back to the earliest recorded appearance of scurvy in the sixteenth century, through the eighteenth century when the disease reached its devastating peak, and into the early nineteenth century when the preventative was finally put into service.
Bown introduces us to James Lind, the navy surgeon and medical detective who pioneered the cure through his groundbreaking research; Captain James Cook, who successfully avoided scurvy on his epic voyages; and Gilbert Blane, whose social status and charisma won over the British Navy.
Scurvy is a captivating tale of how these three individuals defied the limitations of eighteenth-century thinking to solve the greatest medical mystery of their era. It sheds light on the social, political, and scientific factors that shaped their efforts and highlights the profound impact their discoveries had on the world.
Through vivid storytelling and extensive research, Bown brings the history of scurvy to life, reminding us of the importance of innovation, perseverance, and teamwork in the face of adversity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in medical history, naval history, or the human spirit's resilience in the face of challenge.
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Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780750997409\n \n
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