An account of the manner of inoculating for the small pox in the East Indies With some observations on the practice and mode of treating that disease in those parts

"An account of the manner of inoculating for the small pox in the East Indies" by J. Z. Holwell is a historical exploration of early smallpox inoculation methods used by Bramins in India, highlighting their advanced techniques before Western adoption. The book details the Bramin's meticulous process, from preparing the patient with a strict diet to the actual inoculation using matter from previous infections. It examines the timing of outbreaks in Bengal and the religious ceremonies involved, alongside the aftercare that included cold baths and careful attention to the resulting pustules. This account emphasizes the success of these Eastern practices in lessening the deadly effects of smallpox.