Observations on the Diseases of Seamen

In "Observations on the Diseases of Seamen," Sir Gilbert Blane meticulously explores the health challenges faced by sailors during the late 18th century, a period when maritime voyages were fraught with peril, not solely from the threats of the sea but also from debilitating ailments like scurvy and yellow fever. Blane's work is characterized by a clear, empirical style, drawing upon his firsthand...