An account of the plague which raged at Moscow, in 1771

"An Account of the Plague Which Raged at Moscow, in 1771” by Charles de Mertens is a late 1700's true story about a terrible disease in Moscow. The story tells all about the sickness, what it did to people, and how doctors tried to stop it. It’s a sad story about how many people were affected by the plague, but also a guide for doctors on how to handle these situations, and tells about the war going on between Russia and Turkey at the time. The book starts by explaining what led to the plague, like the first reports of strange illnesses in a military hospital in Moscow, and describes how initially the physicians did not see that it would be devastating. It highlights how people felt safe at first but not taking care of their health made things much worse as the disease spread. The author promises a plan for dealing with outbreaks, based on what he saw and learned during this difficult time.