Defoe's History of the Great Plague in London is a detailed account of the bubonic plague epidemic that ravaged London in 1665. Written by Daniel Defoe, the book is a compilation of first-hand accounts, official records, and personal observations of the author. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a historical account of the plague, while the second part is a fictionalized journal of a citizen who lived through the epidemic. The journal provides a vivid and terrifying description of the horrors of the ...
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Defoe's History of the Great Plague in London is a detailed account of the bubonic plague epidemic that ravaged London in 1665. Written by Daniel Defoe, the book is a compilation of first-hand accounts, official records, and personal observations of the author. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a historical account of the plague, while the second part is a fictionalized journal of a citizen who lived through the epidemic. The journal provides a vivid and terrifying description of the horrors of the plague, including the mass burials, the quarantine measures, and the desperate attempts to find a cure. Defoe's History of the Great Plague in London is an important historical document that provides insight into the social, economic, and political consequences of one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.As Well Public As Private Which Happened In London During The Last Great Visitation In 1665.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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