A Treatise On the Effects and Properties of Cold, With a Sketch, Historical and Medical, of the Russian Campaign, Tr. by J. Clendinning (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781023810814)

"A Treatise On the Effects and Properties of Cold" explores the profound impact of cold weather on human health, particularly in the context of military campaigns. Authored by Pierre Jean Moricheau-Beaupré and translated by J. Clendinning, this historical medical text provides a detailed analysis of the physiological effects of cold exposure. The treatise includes a historical and medical sketch of the Russian Campaign, offering insights into the challenges faced by Napoleon's army during the harsh winter conditions of 1812.

This work is valuable for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of science, medicine, and military history. It sheds light on the environmental factors that can influence the outcome of military operations and highlights the importance of understanding the body's response to extreme conditions.

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