2. The Black Vomit and the Provincial Press: The Campaigns in the West Indies

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Illustrations vii
4. List of Abbreviations ix
5. Acknowledgments xi
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. Wilderness Warfare, American Provincials, and Disease in North America 18
8. 2. The Black Vomit and the Provincial Press: The Campaigns in the West Indies 53
9. 3. Flux, Fever, and Politics: The European Theater of War 86
10. 4. The Royal Navy’s Western Squadron: Trials, Innovation, and Medical Efficacy 120
11. 5. Adaptation and Hot Climates: Fighting in India 142
12. 6. Imperial War at Home: The Welfare of French Prisoners of War 172
13. Epilogue 191
14. Notes 201
15. Bibliography 241
16. Index 281