The Plague at Marseilles Consider'd : With Remarks Upon the Plague in General, Shewing Its Cause and Nature of Infection, with Necessary Precautions to Prevent the Speading of That Direful Distemper

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bradley, Richard, 1688-1732

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

The Plague at Marseilles Considered

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Plague at Marseilles Consider'd" by Richard Bradley is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. The book explores the nature of the plague outbreak in Marseilles and discusses the disease's causes, symptoms, and the measures necessary to prevent its spread. Through meticulous observations and accounts, the author seeks to educate the public about the dangers posed by the plague and suggests practical precautions for protection against infectious diseases. In this detailed account, Bradley provides an alarming overview of the devastation wrought by the plague in Marseilles, including vivid descriptions of the city's dire state, where thousands died and a panic-stricken populace abandoned their loved ones. The book includes accounts from physicians who experienced the outbreak firsthand, detailing the symptoms of those afflicted and the medical response. It highlights the necessity of strict quarantine protocols and discusses theories regarding contagion, particularly the role of air quality and environmental factors. Ultimately, Bradley's treatise serves as a cautionary guide for England, reflecting on past epidemics and emphasizing public health measures to safeguard against potential outbreaks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-03-28