Observations on the topography, climate, and prevalent diseases of the island of Jersey : the result of meteorological observations, and general practice, during thirteen years.

  • Hooper, George Symes.
Date:
1837
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Credit: Observations on the topography, climate, and prevalent diseases of the island of Jersey : the result of meteorological observations, and general practice, during thirteen years. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.

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    eoncerningitsclimate, formed upon hearsay infor- mation ; and, as this must often be incorrect, it is easy to account for the disappointment which is frequently experienced. On the other hand, many invalids, from a prudent distrust of such information, hesitate to make a trial of our cli- mate ; and the candid medical adviser is governed by the same feeling, when consulted on the pro- bable effect of a continued residence in this island, on health or disease. It is evident, there- fore, that, so long as the question remains in its pr&sent state, false expectations may be raised, or doubts created, either of which must be pre- judicial to the fair claims the island possesses to preference, as an eligible residence, in particular cases. It is not enough for practical application, that the climate of a locality be designated in general terms; it is desirable, also that its several qualities be examined in detail, in order that, should any peculiarity belong to it, it may be possible tojudge, whether, in that respect, it differs much from the climate of other similar
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