Cholera in Detroit

A History

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Health & Well Being, Health
Cover of the book Cholera in Detroit by Richard Adler, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard Adler ISBN: 9781476612126
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: July 30, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Richard Adler
ISBN: 9781476612126
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: July 30, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

During the mid– to late 19th century, Detroit and the American Midwest were the sites of five major cholera epidemics. The first of these, the 1832 outbreak, was of particular significance—an unexpected consequence of the Black Hawk War. In order to suppress the Native American uprising then taking place in regions around present-day Illinois, General Winfield Scott had been ordered by President Andrew Jackson to transport his troops from Virginia to the Midwest. While passing through New York State the men were exposed to cholera, transmitting the disease to the population of Detroit once they reached that city. As a result, cholera was established as an endemic disease in the upper Midwest. Further outbreaks took place in 1834, 1849, 1854 and 1866, ultimately resulting in the deaths of hundreds of individuals. This book is the story of those outbreaks and the efforts to control them.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

During the mid– to late 19th century, Detroit and the American Midwest were the sites of five major cholera epidemics. The first of these, the 1832 outbreak, was of particular significance—an unexpected consequence of the Black Hawk War. In order to suppress the Native American uprising then taking place in regions around present-day Illinois, General Winfield Scott had been ordered by President Andrew Jackson to transport his troops from Virginia to the Midwest. While passing through New York State the men were exposed to cholera, transmitting the disease to the population of Detroit once they reached that city. As a result, cholera was established as an endemic disease in the upper Midwest. Further outbreaks took place in 1834, 1849, 1854 and 1866, ultimately resulting in the deaths of hundreds of individuals. This book is the story of those outbreaks and the efforts to control them.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book American Military Transport Aircraft Since 1925 by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Passing Time by Richard Adler
Cover of the book The Battle Rifle by Richard Adler
Cover of the book A History of Television's The Virginian, 1962-1971 by Richard Adler
Cover of the book The World of Shaft by Richard Adler
Cover of the book The Magnificent Max Baer by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Another Me by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Hard Living in America's Heartland by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Peddling Bicycles to America by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Death of an Altar Boy by Richard Adler
Cover of the book In Cobb's Shadow by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Governor's Houses and State Houses of British Colonial America, 1607-1783 by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Iranian and Diasporic Literature in the 21st Century by Richard Adler
Cover of the book Arkham House Books by Richard Adler
Cover of the book The Video Games Guide by Richard Adler
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy