The American plague: the untold story of yellow fever, the epidemic that shaped our history
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Published:
New York : Berkley Books, 2006.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
viii, 308 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Status:
Description
Traces the impact on American history of yellow fever from the mid-seventeenth century onward, examining in particular the near-destruction of Memphis from the disease and the efforts of four men to combat the deadly scourge.
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614.541 CROSBY,M
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614.541 CRO
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0425212025, 9780425212028
UPC:
9780425212028
Notes
General Note
Map on lining papers.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [283]-296) and index.
Description
Traces the impact on American history of yellow fever from the mid-seventeenth century onward, examining in particular the near-destruction of Memphis from the disease and the efforts of four men to combat the deadly scourge.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Crosby, M. C. (2006). The American plague: the untold story of yellow fever, the epidemic that shaped our history. New York, Berkley Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Crosby, Molly Caldwell. 2006. The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic That Shaped Our History. New York, Berkley Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Crosby, Molly Caldwell, The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic That Shaped Our History. New York, Berkley Books, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Crosby, Molly Caldwell. The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic That Shaped Our History. New York, Berkley Books, 2006.
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