Chapter II: Part III

CHAP. V. On Vitiated Air 96
CHAP. VI. Air Vitiated by Admixture with Effluvia arising from
the Decomposition of Vegetable Matter on the Surface of the
Earth 112
CHAP. VII. Malignant Fever 126
CHAP. VIII. General Diseased Condition of the Body, the Product
of Malaria 132
CHAP. IX. Other causes of Pestilence—Famine—Unwholesome Food and
Drink 140
CHAP. X. Causes of Pestilence continued—Cold, Want of Clothing,
and Shelter—Depression of Mind—Influence of Weather, Climate,
Habits, &c. 152
CHAP. XI. The Avoidance of Diseases marked with Palpable
Contagious Poisons—The Limited Range of Action of Contagion 165
CHAP. XII. The Prevention and Correction of Vitiated Air 172
CHAP. XIII. The Prevention of Vitiated Air in connection with
the Disposal of the Dead—Offals—Construction of Towns, Houses,
Sewers, &c. 190
CHAP. XIV. Prevention of Disease by an Active and Cheerful State
of Mind, Sufficient Clothing, and Wholesome Diet 206

AN INQUIRY, &c.