An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 (Newbery Honor Book)
by Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy recounts the true story of Philadelphia’s yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Accessible and compelling, An American Plague brings a frightening moment in American history into focus while exploring the human impact of disease and the lasting importance of understanding the past.
About This Book
An American Plague examines the yellow fever epidemic that affected Philadelphia in 1793.
Jim Murphy presents this true event as a work of American history and medical history.
The book offers readers an accessible account of a frightening epidemic and its place in the nation’s past.
Recognized as a Newbery Honor Book, it suits readers interested in historical nonfiction and public health.
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