Letters Upon Cholera Morbus

'Letters Upon Cholera Morbus' by Sir William Fergusson offers a crucial perspective on the understanding and management of cholera outbreaks in the 19th century. This historical document delves into the medical theories surrounding cholera, addressing contagion, the role of quarantine measures, and the use of disinfecting fumigations. Fergusson’s observations provide invaluable insight into the public health challenges of the era, reflecting the scientific and social responses to infectious diseases. This work is essential for anyone interested in the history of medicine, epidemiology, and the evolution of public health practices.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.