Richard Mead
Richard Mead, FRS, FRCP, was an English physician. His work, A Short Discourse concerning Pestilential Contagion, and the Method to be used to prevent it (1720), was of historic importance in advancing the understanding of transmissible diseases.
A Discourse on the Plague
In a time of deadly outbreaks, discover how people fought against a terrifying disease using the scientific understanding and historical knowledge available.
By Richard Mead
A Short Discourse Concerning Pestilential Contagion, and the Methods to Be Used to Prevent It
Discover how early 18th-century society grappled with the terror of the plague, as one doctor unveils the secrets to stopping its deadly march.
By Richard Mead
A Mechanical Account of Poisons in Several Essays
Explore the dangerous world of poisons and venoms through an early scientific lens, as one author strives to unravel their deadly mechanisms.
By Richard Mead
Medica Sacra Or, A Commentary on the Most Remarkable Diseases Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures
Ancient ailments and unwavering faith intertwine as a physician seeks to understand the diseases of biblical figures, revealing the intersection of divine tests and human suffering.
By Richard Mead