Fatal Fever
Tracking Down Typhoid Mary (Deadly Diseases)
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Fatal Fever
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Narrated by:
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Gail Jarrow
About this listen
Learn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and "Typhoid Mary" in this book perfect to share with young listeners interested in a historical perspective of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic that recently gripped the entire world.
Meet Mary Mallon, a hardworking Irish cook hired by several of New York’s well-to-do families, who ultimately came to be known as "Typhoid Mary". Hear how Mary unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the ways an epidemiologist discovered her trail of infection, and how the health department ultimately decided her fate. This engrossing story reveals the facts behind Mary, and young listeners will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to her and the innocent typhoid victims. The book includes a glossary, timeline, list of well-known typhoid sufferers and victims, further resource section, author's note, and source notes.
©2015 Gail Jarrow (P)2025 Recorded Books