The book "A Candid Account of the Measures and Precautions Taken in Venice by the Magistrate of the Office of Health for the Preservation of Public Health" was written by an unknown author. It describes in detail the measures taken by the authorities of Venice in order to preserve the health of citizens. The book reveals the history of the Magistrate's Office of Health, an extremely important institution for the control and prevention of disease in the city. The reader learns about specific measures taken by the authorities, such as quarantine, hygiene regulations and medical examinations, which are aimed at maintaining public health in Venice. The book helps to better understand historical approaches to health care in ancient times and the importance of measures taken to protect the population from epidemics and diseases.