Associated Files
Title
A Voyage to the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the Natural History of the Herbs and Trees, Four-footed Beasts, Fishes, Birds, Insects, Reptiles &c. of the Last of those Islands
Creator
Sloane, Hans
Title
Narrative of Hercules
Creator
Hercules (Author)
Abstract/Description
Hercules's narrative appears on page cxli on the Introduction to Hans Sloane's A Voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S Christophers and Jamaica. Hercules, who is locally famous for his healing practices, is met with skepticism from Sloane. Although Sloane mentions the efficacy of some natural remedies used by doctors such as Hercules, he argues that black and Indian doctors are ineffective and lacking in knowledge.
Publisher
London
Language
English
Subjects and keywords
Slave Narratives
Medicine
Disease
Medicine
Disease
Permanent URL
Date created
1707
Citation
Hercules. "Narrative of Hercules," A Voyage To the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S Christophers and Jamaica, Hans Sloane. London: 1707. Vol I. pg. cxli. Original holding Universidad Complutense de Madrid.