Ventilation Of The Smallpox Hospital Ship 'castalia'

Originally published in 1870, this extraordinary report documents the investigation of a deadly outbreak of smallpox on a quarantine ship. The authors provide detailed descriptions of their experimental ventilation methods and offer insights into the early history of infectious disease control. A must-read for anyone interested in public health or medical history.

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