This book is a unique and fascinating look at leprosy as it was encountered in the Straits Settlements during the early 20th century. The book features full-page color photographs of patients and their symptoms, along with detailed explanations by Andrew Ferguson Anderson. This book is a must-read for those interested in medical history, tropical diseases, or colonialism in Southeast Asia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.