Poxed and Scurvied: The Story of Sickness and Health at Sea by Kevin Brown

Poxed and Scurvied: The Story of Sickness and Health at Sea

Kevin Brown

246 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

nonfiction history informative inspiring medium-paced
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When European sailors began to explore the world, keeping crews healthy on long voyages became an acute problem. As navies developed, the well-being of crews became a dominant factor in the success of naval operations, and the Royal Navy led the w...

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