Rasor Bibliography

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Acton, William. "Observations on Veneral Diseases in the United Kingdom, from Statistical Reports in the Army, Navy, and Merchant Services." Lancet (1846):703-05. From lecture, 1846. major issue among armed forces, mid-19th century; era of Contagious Diseases Acts.

Categories:

19th C. (1800-1899); condition; health; Royal Marine; Royal Navy;

Keywords:

19th century, nineteenth, health, sickness, illness, medicine, surgeon, Royal Marine, commando , Royal Navy, Britain, England, condition, life below deck, lower deck, atmosphere, enlisted life