The History of the Plague in London by Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe’s Journal of the Plague Year opens with plague rumors moving from Holland into London in 1664, then tracks the first deaths in Longacre and the weekly bill reading “Plague, 2.

Part 2 of The History of the Plague in London tracks the plague’s movement from St.

Defoe describes a town crowded with "fortune-tellers," "cunning men," and "astrologers" during the plague scare.

Part 4 of The History of the Plague in London focuses on the Lord Mayor’s response, including physicians, surgeons, and College of Physicians directions for cheap remedies for the poor.

Daniel Defoe’s Part 5 tracks the “shutting up of houses” in plague-hit London, with weekly bills rising from 1,761 burials to 228 in the Tower Hamlets and 780 in nearby parishes like St.

This episode continues a first-person narrative of the Great Plague of London, describing the role of gravediggers and the logistics of burying the dead.

A historical account of the Great Plague of London in 1665, detailing death tolls and societal impact.

A narrative account of the Great Plague of London in 1665, focusing on the desolation and human suffering in the city.

A narrative account of the social breakdown and human suffering during the Great Plague of London in 1665.

A historical novel recounting the Great Plague of London in 1665, focusing on human suffering and social disorder.

A narrative account of individuals trying to escape London during the Great Plague of 1665.

A narrative account of the Great Plague of London in 1665, focusing on the social disorder and human suffering caused by the outbreak.

This episode recounts the spread of the plague in London's outskirts and the harsh treatment of refugees by neighboring towns.