A very entertaining and imminently readable account of the disease which plagued Philadelphia in the late 18th century and its aftermath. Follow up accounts of later epidemics and efforts to prevent future outbreaks illustrate the evolution of medical research over the following two centuries. Warnings about the continued existence of insect-borne disease are also present.
Merit: Educational and entertaining.
Share: Read first chapter.
Appeal: Intermediate, male & female.
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