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James Cook and the Conquest of Scurvy Francis E. Cuppage
James Cook and the Conquest of Scurvy
Francis E. Cuppage
The conquest of scurvy by James Cook during his three famous circumnavigations of 1768-1780 was a product of Cook's character, of his leadership, and of the wisdom of the naturalists who accompanied Cook; This is an account of the lasting medical effects of Cook's voyages as he tried to liberate mankind from the scourge of scurvy.
194 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | December 30, 1994 |
| ISBN13 | 9780313291814 |
| Publishers | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Pages | 192 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 234 × 12 mm · 467 g |
| Language | English |