A fascinating examination of the cattle plague, and the human reactions to it. The author explores the links between superstition and science, as well as the political implications of this devastating disease. This book is an intriguing look at a time when science and religion were in conflict, and is sure to engage all those interested in the history of science and medicine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.