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A brief Journal of what passed in the City of Marseilles, while it was afflicted with the Plague, in the Year 1720

By Pichatty de Croislainte
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A chronological municipal journal recounts the arrival and spread of a devastating epidemic in a port city in 1720, documenting ship inspections, quarantine regulations, medical examinations, and the sequence of illnesses and deaths among sailors, workers, and residents. It records administrative deliberations and orders for isolating vessels, purifying or destroying cargo, burial practices using lime, and communications with regional authorities. The account emphasizes procedural detail, the practical challenges of containment, and the day-to-day decisions of civic and health officials responding to the crisis.

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de Croislainte, Pichatty portrait

Pichatty de Croislainte

Pichatty de Croislainte is best known for his work "A Brief Journal of What Passed in the City of Marseilles, While It Was Afflicted with the Plague, in the Year 1720." This account provides a firsthand perspective on the devastating impact of the plague in Marseilles, capturing the social and medical responses to the crisis. His writings contribute to the understanding of historical pandemics and their effects on urban life, offering valuable insights into the human experience during times of widespread illness. De Croislainte's observations reflect the challenges faced by communities in the face of public health emergencies.

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