Letters on England Letter XI - On Inoculation
In which the curious custom of inoculating children with small-pox to prevent a more violent contagion is traced from the distant Circassian mountains to the courts of England, revealing a practice born of maternal love and commercial prudence. The narrative gently contrasts the English adoption of this medical art with the lingering reluctance of other European nations, pondering the wisdom and benefits that may yet be embraced by all.
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