The Scurvy Cure - Webster, Michael
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In the 18th century, a silent and gruesome plague terrorized the world's navies, killing more sailors than all the great battles combined. That enemy was scurvy, a disease of such horrifying decay that it turned the most formidable crews into helpless victims. But one man dared to confront this scourge with a weapon more powerful than any sword: the scientific method. Dr. James Lind, a methodical and quiet Scottish physician, conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial aboard a Royal Navy ship. He pitted centuries of medical guesswork against a single, revolutionary idea: that a simple citrus…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
In the 18th century, a silent and gruesome plague terrorized the world's navies, killing more sailors than all the great battles combined. That enemy was scurvy, a disease of such horrifying decay that it turned the most formidable crews into helpless victims. But one man dared to confront this scourge with a weapon more powerful than any sword: the scientific method. Dr. James Lind, a methodical and quiet Scottish physician, conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial aboard a Royal Navy ship. He pitted centuries of medical guesswork against a single, revolutionary idea: that a simple citrus fruit could save a life. His discovery was nothing short of miraculous, but his fight had only just begun. Faced with institutional inertia and stubborn resistance, Lind spent decades championing a cure that could have saved tens of thousands of lives. Approx.156 pages, 29000 word count
Autorenporträt
Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world. Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.