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BLANE, Gilbert (1749-1834). Observations on the diseases incident to Seamen. London: Joseph Cooper, 1785.
8o (208 x 133 mm). (Inner margin on title affixed to endpaper slightly). 3 folding letterpress tables. Modern half calf. Provenance: William Robertson (1721-1793), historian and principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1762 to 1792, who wrote several histories, including a history of America published in 1777 (presentation inscription from the author on the title verso: "To the Revd. Dr. William Robertson Principal of the University of Edinburgh as a testimony of the Author's great Respect & sincere Regard").
PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. Blane's second treatise on naval medicine which incorporates much of his earlier work on preserving the health of seamen. Blane was a strong proponent of Lind's views on scurvy, and as physician to the British Fleet in the West Indies effectively introduced improvements in living conditions among seamen. Garrison-Morton 2158 ("With Lind he stands predominant in the history of naval medicine"); Wellcome II, p. 178; Norman 242.
8o (208 x 133 mm). (Inner margin on title affixed to endpaper slightly). 3 folding letterpress tables. Modern half calf. Provenance: William Robertson (1721-1793), historian and principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1762 to 1792, who wrote several histories, including a history of America published in 1777 (presentation inscription from the author on the title verso: "To the Revd. Dr. William Robertson Principal of the University of Edinburgh as a testimony of the Author's great Respect & sincere Regard").
PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. Blane's second treatise on naval medicine which incorporates much of his earlier work on preserving the health of seamen. Blane was a strong proponent of Lind's views on scurvy, and as physician to the British Fleet in the West Indies effectively introduced improvements in living conditions among seamen. Garrison-Morton 2158 ("With Lind he stands predominant in the history of naval medicine"); Wellcome II, p. 178; Norman 242.