The fever at Boa Vista in 1845-6, unconnected with the visit of the "Eclair" to that island

Pages: 110
Published: 1852
Language: English

This historical account investigates the yellow fever outbreak in Boa Vista during 1845-1846. It meticulously examines the circumstances surrounding the epidemic, arguing against a popular theory that linked the disease to the arrival of the ship 'Eclair'. The book offers a detailed look into a significant public health crisis of the 19th century.