Lazaretto: How Philadelphia Used an Unpopular Quarantine Based on Disputed Science to Accommodate Immigrants and Prevent Epidemics

Lazaretto: The Inspiring Story of How Quarantine Saved Nineteenth-Century Philadelphia Discover the incredible true story of how quarantine saved Philadelphia from deadly epidemics in the 19th century.

Lazaretto, the new book by David Barnes, reveals the pragmatic and humane approach that treated seemingly incurable diseases and prevented further outbreaks.

Through a series of inspiring true stories, you'll learn about a nine-year-old girl enslaved in West Africa, an eleven-year-old orphan boy who survived yellow fever, and a grieving widow who saved the Lazaretto in times of crisis. Spanning a turbulent century of immigration, urban growth, and social transformation, Lazaretto takes you inside the life-and-death debates that shaped Philadelphia's history.

Amid the controversy and tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic, this surprising reappraisal of America's historic struggle against deadly epidemics reminds us not to neglect old knowledge and skills in our rush to embrace the new. Don't miss out on this powerful and inspiring story that will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the importance of quarantine in protecting public health.

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