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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of the 'acrodynia,' an epidemic illness that plagued Paris and its rural surroundings in the early 19th century. The author draws a close portrait of the affliction through detailed case studies and first-hand observations, revealing its characteristic pattern of symptoms, which often began with gastrointestinal distress, facial edema, and respiratory issues before progressing to excruciating paresthesia, numbness, and discoloration of the extremities. The book also explores variations in the disease's progression and severity across different locations, providing valuable insights into the factors that may have influenced its development. By shedding light on a forgotten medical phenomenon, this book contributes to our understanding of the complexities of historical epidemics and their impact on human health and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.