An american plague. The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
(2004)
By:
Murphy, Jim
Nonfiction
eAudiobook
Details
PUBLISHED
[United States] : Recorded Books, Inc., 2004
Made available through hoopla
Made available through hoopla
EDITION
Unabridged
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (1 audio file (3hr., 48 min.)) : digital
ISBN/ISSN
9781449888084 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) MWT13507030, 1449888089 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) 13507030
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Read by Pat Bottino
Newbery Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor recipient Jim Murphy has written numerous stories based on historical events, such as The Boys' War and The Great Fire. In An American Plague, he tells the story of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Bizarre medical practices of the time are discussed, as well as popular historical figures, such as George Washington and Benjamin Rush, who were involved in finding a cure for this horrific outbreak. Pat Bottino's captivating narration adds appeal to this interesting historical tale
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