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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 cover

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

By Richard Bradley
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This work compiles contemporary medical reports and eyewitness letters describing a severe plague in a Mediterranean port, cataloguing clinical symptoms such as fever, buboes, gangrenous lesions, and neurological disturbance; it recounts social breakdown, overwhelmed supplies, burial and disposal practices, and municipal efforts to isolate and care for the sick. The author evaluates possible environmental and contagion-based causes, compares the outbreak to earlier urban pestilences, and offers practical precautions and public-health recommendations aimed at preventing spread and protecting trading communities.

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Richard Bradley

Richard Bradley was an English author and botanist known for his contributions to literature on domestic management and public health in the early 18th century. His notable work, "The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm," provides practical advice on household management and farming, reflecting the agrarian concerns of his time. Additionally, he explored the nature of infectious diseases in works like "The Plague at Marseilles Consider'd," where he examined the causes and prevention of plagues, showcasing his interest in health and hygiene. Bradley's writings offer valuable insights into the domestic and medical practices of his era.

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