A History Of The Yellow Fever - John McLead Keating - Bog

""A History of the Yellow Fever: The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878 in Memphis, Tennessee"" is a non-fiction book written by John McLeod Keating. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Yellow Fever epidemic that hit Memphis, Tennessee in 1878, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people. The book examines the origins of the disease, its spread, and the efforts made by the local authorities to contain the outbreak. It also explores the social and economic impact of the epidemic on the city and its people. Keating draws on a range of primary sources, including newspaper reports, medical records, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of the epidemic. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life. Overall, ""A History of the Yellow Fever"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, and epidemics. It provides a fascinating insight into one of the deadliest outbreaks of Yellow Fever in American history and the response of the people and authorities of Memphis, Tennessee to this devastating disease.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.