Scurvy
Narrated by Dan Cashman
- Released
- May 6, 2022
- Length
- 7 hrs 58 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Phoenix Books
This engaging audiobook explores the devastating impact of scurvy on sailors from the 15th to the 19th centuries and highlights how its eventual cure marked a major military breakthrough. Stephen R. Brown recounts the story of three pioneers who challenged prevailing beliefs to solve this medical mystery amid the hardships of life at sea. Filled with vivid descriptions of maritime life, the narrative sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter in history.
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