The speckled monster : a historical tale of battling smallpox / Jennifer Lee Carrell.

Author/creator Carrell, Jennifer Lee
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Dutton, 2003.
Descriptionxvii, 474 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map, portraits, fascim. ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents London -- Two Marys -- Three rebellions -- A destroying angel -- Bidding the world adieu -- A dear little son -- Rosebuds in lily skin -- Boston -- Zabdiel & Jerusha -- Curiosities of the smallpox -- The beauty of the sea -- Caging the demon -- Demonic wings -- Fathers and sons -- Hell upon earth -- Salutation alley -- Prying multitudes -- An infusion of malignant filth -- The castle of misery -- Signs and wonders -- Newgate -- An hour of mourning -- The King's pardon -- Raw head and bloody bones -- Just retribution -- In royal fashion -- Aftermath -- Meetings and partings -- The practice -- The people.
Local noteLaupus-Copy 2 is in the Shingleton collection.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [465]-474).
Acquisitions source Laupus- E. Daniel Shingleton Public Health Collection
LCCN 2003000137
ISBN0525947361

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WC 588 C314S 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold
Laupus History Reading Room - Does not circulate WC 588 C314S 2003 ✔ Available