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An American Plague

by Jim Murphy
Pat Bottino
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Newbery Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor recipient Jim Murphy has written numerous stories based on historical events, such as The Boys' War and The Great Fire. In An American Plague, he tells the story of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Bizarre medical practices of the time are discussed, as well as popular historical figures, such as George Washington and Benjamin Rush, who were involved in finding a cure for this horrific outbreak. Pat Bottino's captivating narration adds appeal to this interesting historical tale.
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Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781449888084
  • File size: 109623 KB
  • Release date: April 26, 2004
  • Duration: 03:48:22

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781449888084
  • File size: 109776 KB
  • Release date: April 26, 2004
  • Duration: 03:48:22
  • Number of parts: 3
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subjects

Health & Fitness History Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1130
Text Difficulty:8-9

Newbery Honor and Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor recipient Jim Murphy has written numerous stories based on historical events, such as The Boys' War and The Great Fire. In An American Plague, he tells the story of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. Bizarre medical practices of the time are discussed, as well as popular historical figures, such as George Washington and Benjamin Rush, who were involved in finding a cure for this horrific outbreak. Pat Bottino's captivating narration adds appeal to this interesting historical tale.
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Health & Fitness History Juvenile Nonfiction Sociology