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The American Plague
The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic That Shaped Our History
Book • 2006
The American Plague explores the history of yellow fever, detailing its devastating impact on cities like Memphis and New Orleans.
The book also delves into the controversial human experiments conducted by Walter Reed and his team in Cuba, which ultimately led to understanding the disease's transmission via mosquitoes.
Crosby's work is both a gripping historical narrative and a medical detective story.
The book also delves into the controversial human experiments conducted by Walter Reed and his team in Cuba, which ultimately led to understanding the disease's transmission via mosquitoes.
Crosby's work is both a gripping historical narrative and a medical detective story.
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