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A concise, early‑modern guide to surviving the deadly plague, this treatise offers practical advice drawn from the notes of a respected physician of the 1660s. It explains, in straightforward language, how ordinary people can protect themselves when professional help is scarce, emphasizing clean living spaces, fresh air, and simple measures to keep the disease from entering the body through the nose, mouth, and skin. The author also shares modest recipes and remedies that can be prepared at home, aimed at both the well‑off and the poor alike.
Beyond the basics of hygiene, the work outlines a two‑part plan: first, steps a community or individual can take to reduce the spread of infection, and second, a gentle protocol for treating those who have already fallen ill. Written with a tone of sincere concern, it reflects the urgency of an era repeatedly ravaged by contagion, offering readers a clear, accessible method for staying safe in the face of an invisible threat.
Language
en
Duration
~39 minutes (37K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Cindy Horton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-06-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1621–1675
A pioneering 17th-century English physician, he helped lay the groundwork for modern neuroscience through close study of the brain, nerves, and behavior. His name lives on in the “circle of Willis,” one of the best-known structures in anatomy.
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