"The Sweating Sickness" by John Caius is an early science book, giving a close look at a strange and dangerous illness that struck England. The book explains in detail what the "sweating sickness" was like, what might have caused it, and how to treat it. Caius writes carefully about how the sickness showed up suddenly and describes the signs of illness, like heavy sweating. He wonders if things like the environment or what people ate could be to blame, but says that being clean and eating well are very important. The book also gives useful tips on how to avoid getting sick, such as using natural treatments and taking care of your body. Caius hopes to calm people's fears by giving them information and helping them stay healthy during a scary and uncertain time.

The Sweating Sickness A boke or counseill against the disease commonly called the sweate or sweatyng sicknesse
By John Caius
Discover the chilling details of a lethal, historical illness that caused widespread panic, revealed through the insights of a 16th-century physician trying to calm fears and offer solutions during a time of uncertainty and outbreaks.
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2010-08-23
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About the AuthorJohn Caius, also known as Johannes Caius and Ioannes Caius, was an English physician, and second founder of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. Scholar and physician to Edward IV and Mary I of England.
John Caius, also known as Johannes Caius and Ioannes Caius, was an English physician, and second founder of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. Scholar and physician to Edward IV and Mary I of England.
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