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OF ATHANASIUS KIRCHER

OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS

A PHYSICO-MEDICAL

SCRUTINY

Of the Contagious Disease which is called the PLAGUE.

Papal coat of arms of Alexander VII (Fabio Chigi), featuring the crossed keys of Saint Peter and the papal tiara above a shield with six mountains and a star. The letters Q V O are superimposed on the emblem.

The origin, causes, signs, and prognostics of the Plague, as well as the

unusual effects of a malignant Nature, which, at stated times,

by the virtue and efficacy of celestial influences, shine forth

both in the Elements and in the epidemic diseases of men

and living creatures, together with appropriate

antidotes for remedies, are brought to light

by a new doctrine.

TO

ALEXANDER VII

SUPREME PONTIFF

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ROME, Printed by Mascardi. MDCLVIII.

BY PERMISSION OF THE SUPERIORS.