| James Cook and the Conquest of Scurvy Contributor(s): Cuppage, Francis E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313291810 ISBN-13: 9780313291814 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1994 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nutrition - Health & Fitness |
| Dewey: 616.394 |
| LCCN: 94003050 |
| Lexile Measure: 1240 |
| Series: Contributions in Medical Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 6.37" W x 9.62" (1.03 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The conquest of scurvy by James Cook during his three famous circumnavigations of 1768-1780 was a product of Cook's character, of his leadership, and of the wisdom of the naturalists who accompanied Cook; specialists who helped locate antiscorbutic plants during stopovers. In this book, Dr. Cuppage shows the importance of careful observation, and of controlled clinical trials. This is an account of the lasting medical effects of Cook's voyages as he tried to liberate mankind from the scourge of scurvy. Cuppage captures the sense of adventure that explorers and scientists share. |