
Reproduction of the original: A Discourse on the Plague by Richard Mead

A Discourse on the Plague is a classic historical essay by Richard Mead. THIS Book having at first been written only as a Plan of Directions for preserving our Country from the Plague was then very short and concise. An Act of Parliament being immediately after made for performing...


"A Discourse on the Plague" from Richard Mead. English physician (1673-1754).


Richard Mead's "A Discourse on the Plague" offers a crucial historical perspective on one of humanity's most feared adversaries: epidemic disease. Originally published in the early 18th century, this work provides invaluable insights into early public health practices and...

Excerpt from A Discourse on the Plague P R E F A C E. Marhahly hy the War with the Sara cens, called the Holy War, at the lat ter end of the eleventh and the hegin ning of the twelfth Centnry (a). Ever fince which time the morhifie Seeds of it have heen prefirved in the...

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Reproduction of the original: A Discourse on the Plague by Richard Mead