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This meticulously researched work by Henry Walter Bellew presents a definitive chronicle of cholera’s devastating presence in India throughout the late 19th century. Covering the period from 1862 to 1881, the book combines rigorous statistical analysis with detailed historical narrative to illuminate one of the era’s most pressing public health crises.
Bellew examines the epidemiological patterns, geographic distribution, and mortality statistics of cholera across Indian territories, offering insights into how the disease spread and affected various populations. The work documents the medical understanding of the time and governmental responses to the epidemic, reflecting the intersection of colonial administration and public health policy.
Essential for historians, medical researchers, and students of colonial Indian history, this volume serves as a primary source documenting a critical period in medical history and provides valuable context for understanding disease management in pre-modern epidemiology.
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