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PRINGLE, Observations sur les maladies des armées, 1793
PRINGLE, John.
Observations sur les maladies des armées, dans les camps et dans les garnisons, avec des mémoires sur les substances septiques et anti-septiques, et la réponse à de Haen et à Gaber.
Paris, Théophile Barrois, 1793.
12mo (171x105 mm), xxii-448 pages. binding : Contemporary full sheep, gilt flat spine. Leather slightly rubbed.
Founder of modern military medicine
In this book, Pringle describes the common illnesses and their methods of prevention and treatment, as well as the effects of military campaigns on the health of soldiers. He also provides useful information on the role of hygiene and nutrition in the prevention of diseases and infections.
references: Garrison-Morton [2150, ed. or. : "Pringle, founder of modern military medicine, was Physician-General of the British Army from 1744 to 1752. His books lay down the principles of military sanitation and the ventilation of barracks, gaols, hospital ships, etc. He did much to improve the lot of soldiers, and it was due to remarks in his book that foot-soldiers were given blankets when on service. The preface of the book includes an account of the origin of the Red Cross idea (the neutrality of military hospitals on the battlefield)."].
Price : 200 €
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