The Speckled Monster: A Historical Tale of Battling the Smallpox Epidemic, by Jennifer Lee Carrell First Edition
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"The Speckled Monster: A Historical Tale of Battling the Smallpox Epidemic" by Jennifer Lee Carrell delves into the pioneering efforts of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Dr. Zabdiel Boylston in the fight against smallpox during the eighteenth century. Defying contemporary medical norms, these trailblazers utilized African folk knowledge and Eastern traditions to protect their children from a devastating epidemic. Their courageous actions not only underscored the urgent need for intervention but also laid the groundwork for modern immunology and vaccination practices. Carrell's engaging narrative transports readers to a time of desperate health challenges, highlighting the significance of these early reformers in battling one of history's."
First printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Dutton
Hardcover
ISBN: 0525947361
First Edition
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"The Speckled Monster: A Historical Tale of Battling the Smallpox Epidemic" by Jennifer Lee Carrell delves into the pioneering efforts of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Dr. Zabdiel Boylston in the fight against smallpox during the eighteenth century. Defying contemporary medical norms, these trailblazers utilized African folk knowledge and Eastern traditions to protect their children from a devastating epidemic. Their courageous actions not only underscored the urgent need for intervention but also laid the groundwork for modern immunology and vaccination practices. Carrell's engaging narrative transports readers to a time of desperate health challenges, highlighting the significance of these early reformers in battling one of history's."
First printing. Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Dutton
Hardcover
ISBN: 0525947361
First Edition
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