An American Plague

Name: An American Plague
Author: Jim Murphy
ISBN: 9780395776087

by Jim Murphy

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HistoryJune 23, 2003en

An American Plague recounts the devastating yellow fever epidemic that struck New York City in 1793, killing thousands and forcing the city into chaos. Through vivid accounts and historical detail, Jim Murphy explores how the disease spread, the medical theories of the era, and…

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