Publisher's Synopsis
Bring Out Your Dead is a historical account of the devastating Yellow Fever epidemic that swept through Philadelphia in 1793. Written by J. H. Powell, the book provides a detailed and vivid description of the outbreak, including its causes, symptoms, and impact on the city's population.Powell explores the social, political, and economic factors that contributed to the spread of the disease, such as the city's poor sanitation and the influx of refugees fleeing the Haitian Revolution. He also delves into the medical practices of the time and the efforts of doctors and nurses to treat the sick and prevent the disease from spreading.The book includes personal accounts of those who lived through the epidemic, including the experiences of notable figures such as Benjamin Rush and Matthew Carey. Powell also examines the role of the press in shaping public opinion and the government's response to the crisis.Overall, Bring Out Your Dead offers a comprehensive and compelling look at one of the most significant health crises in American history and its lasting impact on the city of Philadelphia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
