An hypothetical notion of the plague; and some out-of-the-way thoughts about it ... / By Mr. Place.

London : Printed for W. Taylor ..., 1721.

40 pages ; (8vo)

Copy 1 Note: "Januar. 1721/2" added in contemp. MS to the imprint.

ESTC t053876

ESTC T53876

Contents: (from t.p.) I. What the pestilential matter originally is, and whence.--II. What the infective particles, and their quality is.--III. The nature of infection and contagion.--IV. Methods of physical opposition grounded upon it.--V. Reflections on the absurdities of publick management in it, as to shutting up houses, death carts, and infirmaries.