An account of the diseases of India : As they appeared in the English Fleet, and in the Naval Hospital at Madras, in 1782 and 1783, with observations on ulcers, and the hospital sores of that country, &c. &c. ;

An Account of the Diseases of India by Charles Curtis documents medical conditions observed in the English fleet and the Naval Hospital at Madras during 1782–1783. Curtis provides detailed descriptions of prevalent diseases, particularly ulcers and hospital sores, offering insights into tropical medicine and naval healthcare during British colonial rule. His observations reflect early attempts to understand and manage health challenges faced by Europeans in India’s unfamiliar climate, contributing significantly to the development of medical practices in colonial settings and maritime medicine.