Yellow Fever on Galveston Island by Jan Johnson Hardcover Book

Description: Yellow Fever on Galveston Island by Jan Johnson Jan Johnson provides a definitive account of Galvestons fight against outbreaks of Yellow Fever, which transformed an island paradise into the City of Dreadful Death.In the summer of Galvestons founding year, a mysterious malady accompanied by black vomit descended upon the inhabitants. Names for the devastating plague came quick and fast as the body count rose. Saffron Scourge. Bronze John. Yellow Jack. Yellow Fever. The diseases cause and cure remained elusive, as did the medical institutions Galveston would need treat the illness. Four thousand souls perished in nine epidemics between 1839 and 1867. By the time of Galvestons final Yellow Fever outbreak in 1903, however, residents were better informed and equipped. Discover the key figures and pivotal events of the island citys experience with the mosquito-borne disease. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN1540252965 Author Jan Johnson Pages 162 Series Disaster Year 2022 ISBN-10 1540252965 ISBN-13 9781540252968 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-07-11 UK Release Date 2022-07-11 Imprint History PR Publisher History PR Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159403701;

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