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The American Plague

The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, The Epidemic That Shaped Our History

Molly Caldwell Crosby

Uncover the terrifying history of yellow fever with The American Plague. Follow the journalist's account of the virus, witnessing its devastating effects and how it altered the outcome of wars, paralyzed governments, and quarantined cities. The book even depicts one of the most controversial human studies in history, where doctors traveled to Cuba to understand how the disease spreads. With arresting tales of heroism, this book isn't just about a virus, but the nature of human beings.
Publish Date
2006-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
2006-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.9
ISBN
9780425217757
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