Thoughts upon the means of preserving the health of the poor, by prevention and suppression of epidemic fevers. Addressed to the inhabitants of the town of manchester, and of the several populous trading towns surrounding and connected with it.
London.
Printed for J. Johnson...And J. Edwards, 1790.
First edition.
8vo.
27pp, [1]. Modern calf-backed marbled paper boards, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece to upper board. Very minor shelf-wear. Single early manuscript correction to p.11
The first edition of Church of England clergyman William Clerke's (1751-1818) pamphlet advocating the use of quarantine, improved cleanliness, and extensive lime whitewashing as a means of controlling the disease occasioned by an outbreak of fever amongst his parishioners at Lancashire. Clerke's suggestions were perhaps partly inspired by his own extensive involvement in the lime trade.
ESTC T26192.
£ 250.00
Antiquates Ref: 28737
