Bøger af Erasmus Darwin Fenner

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1854 Edition.

""History of the Epidemic Yellow Fever, at New Orleans, Louisiana in 1853"" is a book written by Erasmus Darwin Fenner and published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the yellow fever epidemic that hit New Orleans in 1853, causing widespread panic and claiming the lives of thousands of people. Fenner, who was a prominent physician in New Orleans at the time, provides a comprehensive description of the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the disease, as well as the social and economic impact it had on the city. He documents the efforts made by the medical community to contain the epidemic, including the establishment of quarantine measures and the use of experimental treatments. The book also sheds light on the political and social context of the time, including the role of slavery and the tensions between the North and South in the lead up to the Civil War. Fenner's account is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a firsthand look at one of the deadliest epidemics in American history. Overall, ""History of the Epidemic Yellow Fever, at New Orleans, Louisiana in 1853"" is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the medical, social, and political landscape of 19th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.

Title: History of the epidemic yellow fever, at New Orleans, La. in 1853.Author: Erasmus Darwin FennerPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP01167200CollectionID: CTRG93-B3927PublicationDate: 18540101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: 84 p.; 22 cm

The book ""History Of The Epidemic Yellow Fever, At New Orleans, Louisiana In 1853"" is written by Erasmus Darwin Fenner and was published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the yellow fever outbreak that occurred in New Orleans in 1853. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the epidemic, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment methods. The author also discusses the social and economic impact of the epidemic on the city of New Orleans.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the epidemic. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of yellow fever and its previous outbreaks in the United States. The following chapters describe the outbreak in New Orleans, including the initial spread of the disease, the response of the local authorities, and the efforts of medical professionals to treat the sick.The book also includes detailed statistics on the number of cases and deaths, as well as personal accounts of those who survived the epidemic. The author provides a critical analysis of the response of the city's government and medical community to the outbreak, highlighting both successes and failures.Overall, ""History Of The Epidemic Yellow Fever, At New Orleans, Louisiana In 1853"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of public health and disease control in the United States. It offers a detailed and insightful look at one of the most significant yellow fever outbreaks in American history.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.