An Easie and Safe Method for Curing the King's Evil. to Which Is Added, a Specimen of Success, in a Faithful Relation of Many Extraordinary Cures

By William Vickers

"An Easie and Safe Method for Curing the King's Evil" by William Vickers offers a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices and beliefs of the 17th century. This historical text details a purported method for curing scrofula, commonly known as the King's Evil, a disease believed to be curable by the touch of a monarch. Vickers presents his method as both easy and safe, providing a valuable insight into the alternative therapies and faith healing practices prevalent during this era.

The book includes a "Specimen of Success," featuring a collection of remarkable accounts detailing extraordinary cures. This section provides compelling, albeit anecdotal, evidence supporting the efficacy of the described method. For historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of medicine, "An Easie and Safe Method for Curing the King's Evil" serves as a primary source, shedding light on the intersection of medicine, religion, and royal authority in 17th-century England.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1141141590
• ISBN13: 9781141141593
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"