from kraaivrouw

I was born in Memphis and lived there until I was midway through middle school. It's changed a lot since then, but I still consider it home and hold it close in my memories. I've gone back when I could - to eat barbecue and look at the river. The Mississippi River is at its widest point at Memphi...

from thornton37814

The yellow fever epidemic of 1878 in Memphis, Tennessee was one of the worst epidemics in our nation's history. This book chronicles its journey up the Mississippi River from New Orleans to the Bluff City. The author has included more information on mosquitoes than most historical accounts includ...

from Helcura

This is a riveting book. The main character is no one person, but rather the epidemic itself. At a time when there were no antibiotics, no vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, people were helpless in the face of diseases like yellow fever. The city of Memphis had weathered epidemic of yello...

from wealhtheowwylfing

Mosquitoes transmit a virus that causes Yellow Fever. The virus originates in tropical climes, and is believed to have come to America from ships carrying slaves from Africa. After a few mild days, the disease can cause headache, nausea, and fever. Some victims recover and have lifelong immunity,...

from JBD1

An absolutely engrossing account of the 1878 Memphis yellow fever epidemic, profiling a variety of the men and women who battled the disease. Excellently researched and very well written.