An American plague : the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793
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165 pages : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 9, 6 Points

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-153) and index.
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Wilson's Children
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Wilson's Junior High School
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Newbery Medal/Honor
Description
Provides an account of the yellow fever epidemic that swept through Philadelphia in 1793, discussing the chaos that erupted when people began evacuating in droves, leaving the city without government, goods, or services, and examining efforts by physicians, the Free African Society, and others to cure and care for the sick.
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7.1
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5-8,Follett Library Resources
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Follett Library Resources
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Newbery Medal/Honor, 2004

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, J. (2003). An American plague: the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 . Clarion Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, Jim, 1947-. 2003. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. Clarion Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, Jim, 1947-. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 Clarion Books, 2003.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Murphy, Jim. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 Clarion Books, 2003.

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