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  • Letters on the Cholera Morbus

    "Letters on the Cholera Morbus" by William Fergusson and J. Gillkrest is a significant work that delves into the medical understanding of cholera, a disease that has historically caused widespread panic and devastation. The authors provide a detailed examination of the symptoms, causes, and treatments associated with cholera, drawing on their experiences and observations. Their correspondence ... Read more

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  • Letters on the Cholera Morbus

    In 'Letters on the Cholera Morbus,' William Fergusson and J. Gillkrest curate a profound literary exploration of one of the 19th century's most feared pandemics. This collection offers a rich tapestry of insights drawn from historical narratives, medical treatises, and personal correspondences, reflecting the myriad ways cholera impacted society. The anthology stands out for its evocative ... Read more

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  • Letters on the Cholera Morbus

    Enriched edition. A Journey Through Cholera's Impact on Society and Medicine

    Amidst the turbulent backdrop of 19th-century pandemics, 'Letters on the Cholera Morbus' offers a profound exploration of disease and human resilience. This anthology brings together an eclectic mix of narratives, essays, and correspondences that capture the essence of a time when cholera wreaked havoc across nations. The collection weaves a rich tapestry that navigates through the terrifying yet ... Read more

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  • On Suicide

    Enriched edition. Jurisprudence, Causation, History, Literature, Prevention

    William Wynn Westcott's 'On Suicide' is a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the theme of suicide through a historical and philosophical lens. Written in a concise and academic style, the book delves into the cultural, ethical, and psychological factors surrounding suicide, offering a comprehensive analysis of this sensitive and complex topic. Drawing on various literary and ... Read more

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  • An essay on the principle of population

    This work has been recognized as the most influential work of his time. A key part of the book has been devoted to what is now known as the law of the people of the Malthus thorn. This theory suggested that rising population rates would contribute to a growing supply of work that would inevitably reduce wages. In essence, Malthus feared that the continued growth of the population would lend ... Read more

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  • Queen Victoria

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    Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born on October 21st, 1772 in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England. As a young child he was an early and devoted reader having no time for play or sports. After his father died in 1781, 8-year-old Samuel was sent to Christ's Hospital, a charity school founded in the 16th century in Greyfriars, London, where he remained throughout childhood, studying and writing poetry. From ... Read more

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  • A supplementary report on the results of a special inquiry into the practice of interment in towns

    Enriched edition. Uncovering Health Hazards in Urban Burial Practices

    In "A Supplementary Report on the Results of a Special Inquiry into the Practice of Interment in Towns," Edwin Chadwick presents a meticulous examination of urban burial practices in 19th-century England. This pivotal work, characterized by its empirical research and analytical rigor, unveils the public health crises perpetuated by inadequate interment practices, illuminating the interplay between ... Read more

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  • Cox's Fragmenta

    An Historical Miscellany

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    Some of the funniest and most bizarre news stories printed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.Erotic misdemeanours in an Irish bean-field, the recipe for a frog barometer fresh from the French court, a parrot convicted of heresy and burnt at the stake in Spain and a Dutch stage effect for ejecting a wig (by means of a spring) during Hamlet's ghost scene are just some of the masterpieces of ... Read more

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