| Author |
Bascome, Edward, 1804-1856 |
| Title |
A History of Epidemic Pestilences
From the Earliest Ages, 1495 Years Before the Birth of our Saviour to 1848: With Researches into Their Nature, Causes, and Prophylaxis
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Churchill,1851.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Karin Spence, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A History of Epidemic Pestilences" by Edward Bascome is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronologically investigates various epidemic diseases that have struck humanity from ancient times up to the author’s contemporary period. Drawing from a rich blend of historical records, Bascome delves into the nature, causes, and prevention of these pestilences, highlighting the profound impact they have had on society. The opening of the book sets the stage for its comprehensive analysis, beginning with accounts of devastating pestilences starting from 1495 B.C. in Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh IV. Bascome recounts significant plagues, citing specific instances and their effects on both populations and livestock, while describing the environmental conditions that preceded them. The vivid and detailed descriptions of various epidemics serve as a forewarning of the interplay between nature, societal structures, and public health, emphasizing how historic responses to such crises provide critical insights into combating future pandemics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
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| Subject |
Epidemics -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67182 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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