Description

First published in 1889, this is the first volume of Edgar March Crookshank's treatise "History And Pathology Of Vaccination". Within in it, Cook explores the history of vaccination from the first inoculations and the work of Edward Jenner, to the related medial developments of the late nineteenth century. Highly recommended for those with an interest in medical history and the development of modern preventative medicine. Contents include: "History of Small Pox Inoculation in Foreign Countries", "History of Inoculation in Great Britain and Ireland", "The Operation of Inoculation", "Haygarth's System for Preventing Small Pox", "The Traditions of the Dairymaids", "Life and Letters of Edward Jenner", "Jenner's Rejected 'Inquiry'", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete the original text and artwork.