Publisher's Synopsis
""Letters on Yellow Fever, The Cholera, and Quarantine: Addressed to the Legislature of the State of New York"" is a historical book written by Alexander F. Vache in 1854. The book is a collection of letters that were addressed to the legislature of New York, discussing the issues of yellow fever, cholera, and quarantine. The author, Vache, was a physician who had extensive experience dealing with these diseases. He wrote these letters in an attempt to inform the legislature of the state of New York about the dangers of these diseases and the importance of implementing proper quarantine measures to prevent their spread. The book provides a detailed account of the symptoms and effects of yellow fever and cholera, as well as the history of their outbreaks in different parts of the world. Vache also discusses the various methods of quarantine and their effectiveness in controlling the spread of these diseases. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and public health. It provides insight into the challenges faced by physicians and lawmakers in dealing with these deadly diseases, and the measures that were taken to protect public health.With An Appendix, Containing Correlative Correspondence And An Act Of The Legislature Of The State, Relative To The Public Health, With Suggested Amendments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
