The Great Pestilence In Virginia

The Great Pestilence In Virginia is a historical account written by William S. Forrest, detailing the outbreak of the Yellow Fever in the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth in 1855. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed examination of the origins, general character, and devastating impact of the disease on the affected communities. The author examines the medical and scientific understanding of the Yellow Fever at the time, as well as the social and economic impact of the outbreak on the cities and their inhabitants. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, and the impact of disease on society.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.