ISBN: 9780243075744 - History of the Pestilence, Commonly Called Yellow Fever: Which Almost Desolated Philadelphia, in the Months of August, September and October, 1798 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the catastrophic outbreak of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in 1793. It delves into the origin of the disease, theories of transmission, and treatments of the time, providing an in-depth look at the epidemic that devastated the city. The author draws attention to the devastating impact of infectious diseases in the 18th century, and the urgent need for more effective preventative and treatment methods. The book also highlights the heroic efforts of the medical community, and the lessons learned from this tragedy that continue to inform our understanding of infectious disease management. 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.…