EWICH, Johannes, (Treatise on the Plague) On the Office of a Faithful, Prudent, and Wise Authority,

By a faithful, prudent, and wise authority,

on how and to what extent they should protect a common city during a time of plague from the contagious poison and keep it safe from it: Compiled in two books by Dr. Johann Ewichium, formerly appointed physician of the praiseworthy city of Bremen. Thus shared for the benefit of this deeply afflicted and suffering beloved German fatherland, with well-meaning advice conveyed in our mother tongue. The contents may be found following the preface. Leipzig (1608). Printed by Michael Lanzenberger. Published by Lenini Braunß, bookkeeper of the old city of Magdeburg, located near the Lawenburg. (17 x 11 cm), [8] leaves, 312 pp., vignette, decorative initials, contemporary parchment binding.
A treatise on the plague, describing the procedures to be followed by municipal authorities during an epidemic. The work is divided into two books and addresses the responsibilities of the authorities in preventing and combating the plague. Johannes Ewich (1525–1588)—a reformer, the first licensed physician in Duisburg, a professor of medicine, and the city physician in Bremen until his death. In his letters and published works, he was noted primarily for his research on the nature of the plague from both medical and social perspectives, as well as for his criticism of witch hunts. Browning and signs of woodworm on the pages; pages 313–349 are missing.