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On The Issue Of A Spirit Ration During The Ashanti Campaign Of 1874: To Which Are Added Two Appendices (1875) is a historical book written by Edmund Alexander Parkes. The book is a detailed account of the Ashanti Campaign of 1874, which was a military expedition undertaken by the British in West Africa against the Ashanti Empire. The book primarily focuses on the controversial issue of providing a spirit ration to the soldiers during the campaign. The author provides a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of providing a spirit ration and argues that it was necessary to maintain the morale of the troops. The book also discusses the medical aspects of the campaign, including the treatment of diseases such as dysentery and malaria.In addition to the main text, the book also includes two appendices that provide further information on the campaign. The first appendix contains a detailed report on the medical aspects of the campaign, while the second appendix provides a list of casualties during the campaign.Overall, On The Issue Of A Spirit Ration During The Ashanti Campaign Of 1874: To Which Are Added Two Appendices (1875) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the military and medical aspects of the Ashanti Campaign. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in military history, colonialism, and the history of West Africa.Containing Experiments To Show The Relative Effects Of Rum, Meat Extract And Coffee, During Marching, And The Use Of Oatmeal Drink During Heavy Labor.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.