The Sinister Shepherd

The Sinister Shepherd is a book that presents a translation of Girolamo Fracastoro's Syphilidis Sive De Morbo Gallico Libri Tres. This work is considered to be one of the earliest and most important texts on the subject of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that became a major epidemic in Europe during the 16th century.The book is divided into three parts, each of which provides a detailed description of the disease and its symptoms, as well as its causes and possible cures. Fracastoro's work is notable for its scientific approach to the subject, as he was one of the first to suggest that syphilis was caused by a specific microbe rather than a curse or punishment from God.The Sinister Shepherd includes a comprehensive introduction that provides historical context for Fracastoro's work, as well as a discussion of the author's life and career. The translation itself is faithful to the original Latin text, and includes footnotes and annotations to help readers understand the more technical aspects of the work.Overall, The Sinister Shepherd is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, the history of syphilis, or the work of Girolamo Fracastoro. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of medical science, and sheds light on one of the most devastating diseases of the Renaissance era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.