Centre for Maritime Historical Studies
Rasor Bibliography
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Bowden-Dan, Jane. "Diet, Dirt and Discipline: Medical Developments in Nelson's Navy: Dr. John Snipe's Contribution." MM, 90 (August 2004): 260-72. Extraordinary improvements, e.g., 550 surgeons in 1793, 850 in 1815; increased consciousness of health issues.
Categories:
18th C. (1700-1799); 19th C. (1800-1899); health; science ; War of French Revolution and Napoleon;
Keywords:
18th century, eighteenth, 19th century, nineteenth, War of French Revolution and Napoleon, France, health, sickness, illness, medicine, surgeon, science