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

"Medica Sacra" from Richard Mead. English physician (1673-1754).

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 =Quarantaines= according to the Rules here laid down, it passed through seven Editions in one year without any Alterations.