The Sinister Shepherd

The Sinister Shepherd is a translated version of Girolamo Fracastoro's Syphilidis Sive De Morbo Gallico Libri Tres. This book is a comprehensive study of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis. Girolamo Fracastoro, an Italian physician and poet, wrote this book in the 16th century. The book is divided into three parts, and each part discusses different aspects of syphilis, including its symptoms, treatment, and prevention. The book also provides a historical perspective on the disease, its origin, and its spread throughout Europe. The Sinister Shepherd is an important historical document that sheds light on the medical knowledge and practices of the past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, infectious diseases, and public health.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.