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Science, Alchemy and the Great Plague of London - Paul Ferguson - 09-21-2026
"George Starkey, a major contributor to the development of science and medicine, was the only physician in London who possessed a cure for the Great Plague in 1665.
This book reviews the history of chemistry, alchemy and medical science in Europe, the tensions between the rational thinkers and the Church on the eve of the Enlightenment, and the achievements of men like Starkey, Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton.
Shelley reviews the development of chemistry and medicine during the Scientific Revolution, with a special focus on the contributions and influence of the "American Philosopher" George Starkey, concluding with the dramatic account of the events leading up to Starkey's own death by the Plague."
https://books.apple.com/us/book/science-alchemy-and-the-great-plague-of-london/id1312659935
RE: Science, Alchemy and the Great Plague of London - Paul Ferguson - 09-21-2026
An original plague doctor mask from 17th-century Europe (German Historical Museum in Berlin).