Seventeenth Century Contexts
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This book is a detailed study of the human crania contained in the Museum of the Army Medical Department at Fort Pitt, Chatham. It includes measurements, descriptions, and illustrations of each specimen, as well as analysis of their racial and anatomical characteristics. It is an important historical document in the development of craniometry and the study of human variation.
Published in 1859, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices and conditions of British soldiers during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. George Williamson, a surgeon in the British East India Company, offers detailed notes on the treatment of gunshot wounds and other injuries, as well as reflections on the psychological toll of war. A riveting read for anyone interested in military history, medicine, or colonialism.
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