On the Climate and Fevers of India: Being the Croonian Lectures Delivered at the Royal College of Physicians in March 1882

On the Climate and Fevers of India (1882) is a series of Croonian Lectures delivered by Sir Joseph Fayrer at the Royal College of Physicians. In these lectures, Fayrer explores the relationship between India’s diverse climate and the prevalence of various fevers, including malaria and cholera. He discusses environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and seasonal variations influencing disease patterns. Fayrer emphasizes the challenges of tropical medicine, critiques contemporary understandings of fever causes, and advocates for practical public health measures adapted to local conditions. The work reflects his deep medical experience in India and contributes to tropical disease knowledge and epidemiology.