Publisher's Synopsis
Letters Relating to the Plague, and Other Contagious Distempers is a book written by Theophilus Lobb and published in 1745. The book is a collection of letters that Lobb wrote to various correspondents during his time as a physician in the early 18th century. The letters are primarily concerned with the spread and treatment of infectious diseases, including the plague, smallpox, and cholera.Lobb's letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices and beliefs of the time, as well as the social and cultural context in which they were practiced. He discusses the various theories about the causes of infectious diseases, including miasma and contagion, and the different methods of treatment that were employed, such as bloodletting and the use of various herbal remedies.The book also includes a number of firsthand accounts of outbreaks of contagious diseases, including the Great Plague of London in 1665 and the smallpox epidemic of 1721. Lobb's descriptions of the devastation caused by these diseases are vivid and harrowing, and provide a sobering reminder of the importance of public health measures in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.Overall, Letters Relating to the Plague, and Other Contagious Distempers is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the history of medicine and public health, as well as the broader social and cultural context in which these issues were addressed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
