James Lind-conqueror of scurvy
- Collection:
- Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
- Author(s):
- Thom, Robert A. (Robert Alan), 1915-1979, artist
- Contributor(s):
- Parke, Davis & Company, issuing body.
- Publication:
- [Detroit] Parke, Davis and Company 1959
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Still image
- Subject(s):
- Scurvy -- therapy Citrus Physicians History of Medicine Lind, James, 1716-1794.
- Genre(s):
- Pictorial Works
- Abstract:
- Surgeon in Britain's Royal Navy, James Lind in 1747 conducted clinical experiments proving citrus fruits would cure scurvy, dreaded killer of seamen. His recommendations and writings helped reform naval health practices.
- Copyright:
- This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
- Copyright Holder:
- Pfizer; Source: Research; Research date: 06/23/2015
- Extent:
- 1 print : 35 x 43 cm
- Technique:
- color
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101651412 (See catalog record)
- NLM Image ID:
- C06372
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101651412