Letters on the Cholera Morbus. / Containing ample evidence that this disease, under whatever / name known, cannot be transmitted from the persons of those / labouring under it to other individuals, by contact—through / the medium of inanimate substances—or through the medium / of the atmosphere; and that all restrictions, by cordons / and quarantine regulations, are, as far as regards this / disease, not merely useless, but highly injurious to the / community.

J. Gillkrest

J. Gillkrest is an author known for his work on public health, particularly in relation to cholera. His notable book, "Letters on the Cholera Morbus," presents a controversial perspective on the transmission of cholera, arguing against the prevailing beliefs of his time regarding contagion and quarantine measures. Gillkrest's writings contribute to the discourse on disease management and public health policy, challenging established norms and advocating for a reconsideration of how infectious diseases are understood and addressed. His work reflects the complexities of medical knowledge in the 19th century and remains a point of interest for those studying historical approaches to epidemiology.