London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View by Poore
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"London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View" by G. V. Poore, M.D., F.R.C.P., is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work examines the sanitary conditions of London over time, detailing the evolution of public health and medical practices from ancient Roman times through the medieval period to the author's contemporary period. It focuses on the health implications of London's geography, architecture, and public
policies, providing a thorough exploration of health challenges and improvements in the city. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes the historical significance of London and its sanitation challenges, highlighting how the city developed amid poor sanitary practices that led to disease outbreaks. Poore discusses the impact of London's geography, referencing its proximity to marshy lands and the Thames River, which historically contributed to health issues. He also begins to outline various aspects of public sanitation and the evolution of medical practices, setting the stage for a detailed analysis of how these elements shaped the health of the population throughout different eras in London's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Poore, George Vivian, 1843-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Sanitation -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Medicine -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54904 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54904-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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