A Short History of Nautical Medicine, by Louis H. Roddis
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"A Short History of Nautical Medicine" by Louis H. Roddis, published in 1941, explores the evolution of medical practices on ships and their crucial role in naval health. It commences with ancient maritime medicine, highlighting the Romans' establishment of medical services on their vessels. The narrative progresses through the challenges of long voyages, detailing diseases like scurvy and cholera, and the need for better healthcare as ship designs improved. Roddis examines the rise of naval hygiene, the formation of medical departments, and the creation of naval hospitals, noting the influence of these advancements on merchant marine practices. This work offers an intriguing glimpse into the maritime medical landscape's historical."
No jacket. Second printing. Very mild shelfwear.
Paul B. Hoeber
Hardcover
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"A Short History of Nautical Medicine" by Louis H. Roddis, published in 1941, explores the evolution of medical practices on ships and their crucial role in naval health. It commences with ancient maritime medicine, highlighting the Romans' establishment of medical services on their vessels. The narrative progresses through the challenges of long voyages, detailing diseases like scurvy and cholera, and the need for better healthcare as ship designs improved. Roddis examines the rise of naval hygiene, the formation of medical departments, and the creation of naval hospitals, noting the influence of these advancements on merchant marine practices. This work offers an intriguing glimpse into the maritime medical landscape's historical."
No jacket. Second printing. Very mild shelfwear.
Paul B. Hoeber
Hardcover
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