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Moseley (Benjamin)

A Treatise on Tropical Diseases; on Military Operations; and on the Climate of the West-Indies.

London: Printed by Nichols and Son, 1803.,

868.76 €

Forest Books William Laywood

(Grantham, United Kingdom)

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Author
Moseley (Benjamin)
Publishers
London: Printed by Nichols and Son, 1803.
Keyword
MEDICINE MILITARY WEST INDIES JAMAICA CARIBBEAN

Description

Fourth edition, 8vo (213 x 130 mm), xvi, 670pp., contemporary half calf, marbled boards, slightly rubbed, small split to foot of lower joint otherwise a nice copy. The fourth and best edition with considerable additions of this elusive title. Benjamin Moseley (1742-1819) received a medical education in London and Paris, and on completing his training in 1768 he set up as a surgeon-apothecary in Kingston, Jamaica, where he also held the post of surgeon-general. ìContains numerous important events in Jamaican history such as the introduction of the cinnamon and mango in 1782, the expedition San Juan, etc.îóRagatz. Ragatz, p.375.
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