The Nature Of Fever (1887)

The Nature of Fever is a medical book written by Donald MacAlister and originally published in 1887. The book is a comprehensive study of the nature of fever, its causes, symptoms, and treatments. MacAlister was a renowned physician and professor of medicine at the University of Cambridge, and his book is based on his extensive research and clinical experience.In the book, MacAlister explores the various theories of fever that were prevalent at the time, including the humoral theory, the nervous theory, and the germ theory. He also discusses the different types of fever, such as intermittent fever, remittent fever, and continuous fever, and their associated symptoms.MacAlister's book provides detailed descriptions of the different stages of fever, from the onset of symptoms to the crisis and convalescence. He also discusses the various treatments for fever, including the use of antipyretics, bloodletting, and other therapies.The Nature of Fever is a valuable resource for medical professionals and students, as well as anyone interested in the history of medicine. It provides a fascinating insight into the understanding of fever in the late 19th century and the development of medical knowledge and treatments over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.