An Account Of the Native Africans In the Neighbourhood Of Sierra Leone

London: C. Whittingham, 1803. Full Description: WINTERBOTTOM, Thomas. An Account of the Native Africans in the Neighbourhood of Sierra Leone; to which is added an account of the present state of medicine among them. London: C. Whittingham, 1803. First edition. Two octavo volumes (8 1/4 x 5 inches; 210 x 130 mm). With the rare second volume,… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: John Hatchard and J. Mawman, 1803. Modern green rexine with red labels and 6 raised bands. 13 x 21 cm. 8 plates including the "View of the Free-Town on the river Sierre Leone "as frontispiece. 362 + unnumbered index and errata page.Folding engraved frontispiece, 5 plates (2 folding), 2 folding engraved maps, occasional marginal pencil markings,… Saber más sobre este artículo

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The An account of the native Africans in the neighbourhood of Sierra Leone; to which is added an account of the present state of medicine among them. VOL. II..

Paperback / softback. New. In Volume 2, Winterbottom focuses on African medicine and common diseases found in Sierra Leone. He pays particular attention to cases of abortion and miscarriage, and to malnourished children. He discusses circumcision and sexually transmitted diseases, and also the role of magic in the native medical tradition.

Paperback / softback. New. This two-volume work is based on Winterbottom's experiences as a doctor in Sierra Leone, which resulted in a very positive opinion of the country and its inhabitants. In Volume 1 he offers a many-faceted picture of the climate, history and traditions of Sierra Leone.

Paperback / softback. New.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Account of the Native Africans in the Neighbourhood of Sierra Leone - Volume 1.

New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Account of the Native Africans in the Neighbourhood of Sierra Leone - Volume 2.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Paperback / softback. New. In Volume 2, Winterbottom focuses on African medicine and common diseases found in Sierra Leone. He pays particular attention to cases of abortion and miscarriage, and to malnourished children. He discusses circumcision and sexually transmitted diseases, and also the role of magic in the native medical tradition.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.