Consumption: Its Relation to Man and His Civilization, Its Prevention and Cure by John Bessemer Huber, A.M., M.D., J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia and London, 536pp, cloth, 6.5 x 9.5", 8vo

Fair condition.  Wear and staining to front and rear boards.  Tips are bumped.  Spine shows wear, but is still legible.  Sticker near tail of spine reading "B.M.L.".  Marginalia on flyleaf.  Title page in black and red ink: red is still crisp.  Frontispiece of Dr. Edward L. Trudeau's Sanatorium at Saran Lake opposite title page.  Includes numerous photos.  Please see photos.

This volume explores the history, causes, and effects of consumption, also known as tuberculosis, on human civilization.  Huber delves into the social, economic, and cultural impact of the disease and how it has affected various societies throughout history.  The book also discusses the prevention and cure of tuberculosis, including the development of vaccines and antibiotics.  This volume is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of medicine and public health.