Excerpt from A Short Account of the Malignant Fever, Lately Prevalent in Philadelphia: With a Statement of the Proceedings That Took Place on the Subject in Different Parts of the United States
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed account of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic that ravaged Philadelphia, killing thousands. It delves into the origins of the disease, the city's inadequate response, and the heroic efforts of a few individuals to care for the sick and dying. The author draws on first-hand accounts and medical records to provide a vivid and harrowing portrait of the epidemic's devastating impact on the city and its people. The book also explores the broader social and historical context of the epidemic, shedding light on the medical knowledge and public health practices of the time. It offers valuable insights into the nature of disease outbreaks and the importance of public health measures in preventing and mitigating their effects. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332195565_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332195565
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