A Short Account of the Yellow Fever, as It Appeared in New-London, in August, September, and October, 1798: With an Accurate List of Those Who Died of . the Donations, &C. &C. &C (Classic Reprint)
Holt, Charles
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From this period the progrefs of the difeafe was varied according to the favourable or unfavourable changes in the air, the efl'eéls of which were vifibly perceived on the perfons of the fick and the number of new cafes which occurred. That portion of the city where it firlt appeared being almolt entirely aban doued, it gradually extended into molt of the compaét parts within the difiance of an hundred rods; but de creafed in the violence of its fymptoms and frequency of its attacks as the feafon advanced, and by the 14th' of Oétober it had fo far abated that the citizens began to return to their dwellings and refume their ufual oc cupadons.
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Title: A Short Account of the Yellow Fever, as It ...
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the haunting events of the 1798 yellow fever outbreak in New London, a deadly epidemic that ravaged the coastal town, killing 1 in every 4 people. With an immersive narrative, the author chronicles the progression of the disease, the futile attempts to contain its spread, and the community's struggle to endure. By weaving together personal accounts, medical theories, and historical research, the book offers a gripping account of a forgotten tragedy while exploring themes of human resilience, the limits of medical knowledge, and the fragility of life in the face of an unknown killer. The author's meticulous research and vivid storytelling make this book both a valuable historical document and a poignant reminder of the devastation wrought by disease. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260243058_0
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