Yellow Fever

by Holly Cefrey

Yellow fever is a deadly disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Repeated outbreaks of the fever in large American cities such as New Orleans and Memphis brought terror to the hearts of Americans in the late nineteenth century. This book explores the history of yellow fever epidemics and chronicles the brave efforts of doctors and scientists who risked their lives to find a cure.

Library Binding

First published January 1, 2002

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[Sonja Leslie]

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