An American plague : the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793
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Cambridge Public Library - Teen Nonfiction
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165 pages : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Level 9, 6 Points

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-153) and index.
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Recreates the devastation rendered to the city of Philadelphia in 1793 by an incurable disease known as yellow fever, detailing the major social and political events as well as the time's medical beliefs and practices.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, J. (2003). An American plague: the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 . Clarion Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, Jim, 1947-. 2003. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. Clarion Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, Jim, 1947-. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 Clarion Books, 2003.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, Jim. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 Clarion Books, 2003.

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