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Yellow Fever: The Epidemic Of Philadelphia, 1793

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The epidemic of Philadelphia, 1793, Yellow fever has gained my knowledge and understanding of this time period. Yellow fever, caused by deadly mosquitoes, ruined so many lives of many people, old and young. Some fascinating information I have picked up along the way were the bells. The bells would ring every time someone died, this had to be stopped because there were too many people losing their lives because of this awful calamity. People using vinegar because they thought it would kill this sickness. They were being mindful, they were were being careful about their actions. Laurie Halse Anderson wants to incorporate fiction and facts to gain the reader’s understanding of Philadelphia, 1793. Overall, this book has captured a lot of information

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