Observations Suggested by The Cattle Plague; About Witchcraft, Credulity, Superstition, Parliamentary Reform and Other Matters

By Henry Strickland Constable

Book Overview

A fascinating examination of the cattle plague, and the human reactions to it. The author explores the links between superstition and science, as well as the political implications of this devastating disease. This book is an intriguing look at a time when science and religion were in conflict, and is sure to engage all those interested in the history of science and medicine.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021958395
• ISBN13: 9781021958396
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"