The cholera, considered psychologically / [Forbes Winslow].

  • Winslow, Forbes, 1810-1874
Date:
1849
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Credit: The cholera, considered psychologically / [Forbes Winslow]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THE CHOLERA, CONSIDERED PSYCHOLOGICALLY. In defiance of the most stringent measures of the Board of Health, coupled with the devoted, untiring zeal and unquestioned skill of the most celebrated physiologists, pathologists, and practical physicians of the day, the cholera marches onward in its sure - but fatal progress, and the melancholy toll of the funeral bell, and the solemn tramp of mourners along our public streets, are almost momentarily reminding us of the fearful uncertainty of human life! The cry is, “What is to be done?” The guardians of the public health have, with praiseworthy energy, been devoting their earnest attention to the condition of the sewers and drains of the metropolis, and this, combined with their constant appeals to the public to seek medical advice in the early and curable stage of the malady, has undoubtedly been productive of great benefit.