Pedro Welch

Broschiertes Buch

Could It Be the Congos?

British Military Doctors and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Yellow Fever in the 18th and 19th Century Caribbean

Beschreibung

This ground-breaking work offers a detailed exploration of the diagnosis and treatment of yellow fever by British military doctors in the Caribbean during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Focusing primarily on Barbados, the book presents a collection of transcripts from medical reports, accompanied by extensive annotations and a comprehensive historiographical essay that contextualizes the research within its historical framework. Through the voices of the practitioners themselves, the study sheds light on the medical practices of the time, allowing readers to engage directly with the doctors’ writings. Each chapter delves into reports from various Caribbean territories, including Antigua, British Guiana, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent, Tobago, and Trinidad, providing a rich tapestry of insights into how yellow fever was perceived and treated across the region. The author thoughtfully incorporates commentary from medical experts to navigate the complexities of the data, while also addressing the fears and challenges posed by this devastating disease. Could it be the Congos? not only illuminates historical medical practices but also invites reflection on the broader implications of colonial medicine in the Caribbean.

Autor

Pedro Welch is a retired professor of social and medical history from the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies in Barbados. He was former deputy principal of UWI, Cave Hill, and former dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Cave Hill campus.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of the West Indies Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789766409845
• ISBN-10: 9766409846
• Artikelnr.: 75930739