Guide To Health In Africa: With Notes On The Country And Its Inhabitants (1893) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166588656)

The Guide to Health in Africa: With Notes on the Country and Its Inhabitants (1893) by Thomas Heazle Parke is a comprehensive guidebook that provides valuable insights into the health conditions prevalent in Africa during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a particular aspect of health and hygiene in Africa. The first chapter of the book provides an overview of the geography and climate of Africa, along with a brief history of the continent. The subsequent chapters delve into various health issues such as water supply, sanitation, and infectious diseases. The author also provides detailed information on the medical facilities available in Africa at the time, including hospitals and dispensaries.In addition to discussing health issues, the book also provides a detailed account of the various tribes and ethnic groups living in Africa, along with their customs, traditions, and beliefs. The author also provides insights into the political and economic conditions prevalent in Africa during the late 19th century.Overall, the Guide to Health in Africa: With Notes on the Country and Its Inhabitants (1893) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of healthcare in Africa. The book provides a unique perspective on the health conditions and cultural practices prevalent in Africa during the late 19th century, making it an essential read for historians, anthropologists, and medical professionals alike.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.

Author: Thomas Heazle Parke
ISBN-10: 1166588653
ISBN-13: 9781166588656
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d