The Plague in San Francisco | The Year of the Rat | 1
American Scandal
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Bubonic Shadows: Response and Isolation
This chapter examines the early outbreak of the bubonic plague in San Francisco, detailing the struggles of health officials like Kenyon in the face of societal and political indifference. It also highlights the personal challenges he faces, including his isolation from the local elite and the plight of immigrants like Wong Chut King amidst the crisis.
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