Some account of the diseases that prevailed in two voyages to the East Indies, in the Carnatic East-Indiaman, during the years 1793, 1794, 1795, 1796, 1797 & 1798 ; together with observations and medical remarks in a series of letters to John Hunter / By John Milne, formerly surgeon of the Carnatic, now surgeon on the Bombay Establishment.

  • Milne, John (Surgeon)
Date:
1803
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Credit: Some account of the diseases that prevailed in two voyages to the East Indies, in the Carnatic East-Indiaman, during the years 1793, 1794, 1795, 1796, 1797 & 1798 ; together with observations and medical remarks in a series of letters to John Hunter / By John Milne, formerly surgeon of the Carnatic, now surgeon on the Bombay Establishment. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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