An Authentick Account of the Measures and Precautions Used at Venice : By the Magistrate of the Office of Health, for the Preservation of Publick Health

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"An Authentick Account of the Measures and Precautions Used at Venice" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. The book details the extensive health measures implemented by the Venetian magistrate to safeguard public health, particularly in response to the perennial threat of the plague stemming from the Ottoman Empire and other potentially infected regions. It provides insight into the bureaucratic organization and logistical strategies employed to control health risks in a bustling trade hub. The content of the book delineates the rigorous protocols established for the inspection and quarantine of ships arriving in Venice from suspected areas. It elaborates on the roles of various officials, such as the Guardians and Fanti, who oversee the health checks of vessels, cargo, and passengers. The work describes in detail the quarantine process, the design and function of Lazarettos (quarantine facilities), and the thorough methods of purification required for goods and merchandise. The diligent procedures are aimed at preventing the spread of diseases and ensuring that any possible infection is contained, reflecting an early understanding of public health measures and contagion control. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 36.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-05-31