In the early 19th century, medical marvels were vast. Cholera was a major epidemic during this time period. Male death rates were toppled by occupational injury and toxic substances, while females frequently passed from childbirth and violence. Overall, scientific developments in the 19th century had a major impact on understanding health and disease. This was due to the exposure to a multitude of new conditions, which also included some extreme birth defects…
As was the case with Edward Mordake…