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Overview
In a powerful narrative, Murphy describes the illness that took its toll on the residents of Philadelphia in 1793, relating the epidemic to the major social and political events of the day and to 18th-century medical beliefs and practices. Illustrated with archival prints. Bibliography. Map.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780395776087
- ISBN-10: 0395776082
- Publisher: Clarion Books
- Publish Date: June 2003
- Dimensions: 9.76 x 7.28 x 0.71 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.47 pounds
- Page Count: 176
- Reading Level: Ages 10-12
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