Publication

1819 - Published by the Author. John D. Toy, Printer, Baltimore, United States

Language

English

Word Count

28,500 words, Guess

Page Count

114 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCRC211.M3
  • LCCRC211.M3 R5

Description

Reese examines the possible causes of the 1819 Baltimore yellow fever epidemic and concludes that polluted water at Fell's Point is the most likely culprit. He continues to examine the progression, contagion, and quarantine of the illness and also provides an appendix detailing symptoms and treatment. Reese's analysis of the epidemic brought to light many of the sanitary problems facing Baltimore and other heavily populated port cities in the United States at the time.

Subjects

Topics

EpidemicsYellow feverYellow fever -- Baltimore, 1819

Times

Baltimore, 1819

Other Editions

  • Observations on the epidemic of 1819: as it prevailed in a part of the city of Baltimore. Comprising an accurate history of its origin, progress and effects, as far as they can be ascertained; to which are affixed, by way of appendix, some remarks on medical treatment of the disease, as found successful in the hands of the most distinguished members of the professionPublished by the Author. John D. Toy, Printer1819-01-01

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