[Surgical classes in the middle of South America (1808-16)].
As a contribution to reflections on the art of curing during the colonial period, the article analyzes the proposal to hold surgical classes in the captaincy of Mato Grosso. This proposal was part of a set of measures taken during the period, measures that reflected the government authorities' concern with the public health.
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Mestre em história pela. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso Rua Caetano Santana, 74 Porto 78020-240 Cuiabá - MT Brasil
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