Scurvy during Henry Middleton's Voyage (1604)

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Authors: Harri Hemilä
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18418006
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Abstract

In 1604, Henry Middleton commanded a voyage to the East Indies, during which scurvy occurred. This document presents excerpts describing the outbreak.

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Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research History of Science and Medicine Medical History and Innovations

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Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN