The book was quite interesting for me considering I have a degree in biology. Reading the situations and methods for containing the disease were quite unique, I have heard of these methods before as well. The interesting aspect was how the president had little power over how to bring Congress together. The disease claimed many lives however it did allow for some acceptance. African-Americans came forward to help with the sick because they were not initially getting the dreaded illness. The book also explains the living conditions and the unsanitary methods of early America. People speculated on how the disease was being spread and were constantly avoiding one another out of fear. Many people fled the city in hopes of escaping the plaque. Many doctors had there own methods for treatment and they could not agree on anything. The yellow epidemic was relentless and when the cause was identified still there was no cure and people were skeptical. The book is well researched and includes illustrations that were relevant of the times. Along with the illustrations that are articles and clippings from the time period. I found the book very informative and enjoyed it immensely. The historical details are excellent and explain the era. The events included in the book make you realize the importance of current medical practices.
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