DISEASE IN THE MERCHANT NAVY by Gordon Cook, Anna Pavlov ( 9781846192364 )

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Title:

DISEASE IN THE MERCHANT NAVY
A HISTORY OF THE SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL SOCIETY

By:

Gordon Cook, Anna Pavlov

Format:

Hardback

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ISBN 10:

1846192366

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9781846192364

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Publisher:

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

Pub. date:

25 October, 2007

Pages:

632

Description:

Since its foundation in 1812, the Seamen's Hospital Society has been responsible for the physical welfare of merchant seamen and has headed many remarkable advances in medical science. This book explores disease in the merchant navy through the history of this Society. It is suitable for those interested in the Seamen's Hospital Society.

Synopsis:

In this unique, highly detailed examination, Gordon C Cook explores disease in the merchant navy through the history of the Seamen's Hospital Society. From its foundation in 1812, until the present day, the Seamen's Hospital Society has been responsible for the physical welfare of merchant seamen and has headed many remarkable advances in medical science. This handsome volume is ideal for all those with an interest in the Seamen's Hospital Society, medical and naval historians, and general readers with an interest in maritime and naval history.

Illustrations:

140 photographs

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Imprint:

Radcliffe Publishing Ltd

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