Captain Cook and scurvy
‘We were all hearty seamen no cold did we fear And we have from all sickness entirely kept clear Thanks be to the Captain he has proved so good Amongst all the Islands to give us fresh food.’ (Song by T. Perry, from H.M.S. Resolution ) (23). The first encounter with scurvy at sea for the young James...
| Published in: | Notes and Records of the Royal Society of London |
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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The Royal Society
1969
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsnr.1969.0006 https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsnr.1969.0006 |