An Enquiry Into the Origin and Intimate Nature of Malaria by Wilson
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| Author | Wilson, Thomas, active 1795-1858 |
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| Title | An Enquiry Into the Origin and Intimate Nature of Malaria |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "An Enquiry Into the Origin and Intimate Nature of Malaria" by Thomas Wilson is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on exploring the origins and characteristics of malaria, examining conflicting evidence and various theories on the subject. Wilson draws from personal observations and experiments in Belgium and Holland, contributing to the broader understanding of malaria's impact on human health, particularly in marshy or swamp-like environments. At the start of the publication, the author dedicates the work to the Minister of Colonies at The Hague and provides an introduction that outlines the mysterious nature of epidemics, specifically malaria. Wilson identifies malaria's presence in various geographic locations, drawing attention to its association with marshy areas but acknowledging the complexity in attributing the origin of febrile diseases to specific environmental conditions. He recalls periods in history when many inflicted by malaria suffered, while local populations seemed to endure, suggesting a deeper relationship between human practices and disease propagation. As he progresses, Wilson sets up the expectation of an in-depth inquiry into malaria, emphasizing the need to investigate the physiological and environmental factors that contribute to its prevalence and effects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Malaria |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60338 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 46 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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