The Adoption Of The Metric System Of Weights And Measures By The U. S. Marine-Hospital Service

The book ""The Adoption of the Metric System of Weights and Measures by the U.S. Marine-Hospital Service: For Purveying Medicines (1878)"" written by Jonathan M. Woodworth is a detailed account of the adoption and implementation of the metric system of weights and measures by the United States Marine-Hospital Service for purveying medicines in the late 19th century.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the reasons behind the adoption of the metric system, the challenges faced by the Marine-Hospital Service in implementing it, and the benefits that were realized as a result of the switch to the metric system.Woodworth's work also includes a history of the development of the metric system, its advantages over the traditional system of weights and measures, and its adoption by other countries around the world.Overall, ""The Adoption of the Metric System of Weights and Measures by the U.S. Marine-Hospital Service: For Purveying Medicines (1878)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the metric system in the United States and its impact on the field of medicine.And For Other Official Medical Purposes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.