ISBN10: 0809078201, ISBN13: 9780809078202, [publisher: Hill and Wang] Hardcover
[Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 0809078201, ISBN13: 9780809078202, [publisher: Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S.] Softcover Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES History Of The Americas; Very good trade back with clean pages, tips bumped, creasing, and prompt shipping with tracking.
[Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]
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ISBN10: 0809078201, ISBN13: 9780809078202, [publisher: Hill & Wang Inc.,U.S.] Softcover Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES History Of The Americas; Very good trade back with clean pages, tips bumped, creasing, and prompt shipping with tracking.
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Slight bend lower left corner, else, as new, unused, unread copy. Publisher's summary: "A horrifying epidemic of smallpox was sweeping across the Americas when the War of Independence began, and yet we know almost nothing about it. Elizabeth A. Fenn reveals how deeply variola affected the outcome of the war in every colony and the lives of everyone in North America. By 1776, when military action and political ferment increased the movement of people and microbes, the epidemic worsened. Fenn's research shows us how smallpox devastated the American troops at Quebec and kept them at bay during the British occupation of Boston. Soon the disease affected the war in Virginia, where it ravaged slaves who had escaped to join the British forces. During the terrible winter at Valley Forge, General Washington had to decide if and when to attempt the risky inoculation of his troops. In 1779, while Creeks and Cherokees were dying in Georgia, smallpox broke out in Mexico City, whence it followed travelers going north, striking Santa Fe and outlying pueblos in January 1781.Simultaneously it moved up e Pacific coast and east across the plains as far as Hudson's ... Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise Updated 1.1.2023 Biblio 10.05.2020 #401-121118 Date: 2001. Hill and Wang (A Division of Farrar, Straus ...

Hill and Wang. DJ in archival cover. Stated first edition. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Date: 2001. 2001. Hill and Wang ISBN 0809078201 9780809078202 [US]