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

Author/creator Carrell, Jennifer Lee
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoNew York : Dutton, ©2003.
Descriptionxvii, 474 pages : illustrations ; 24cm
Subject(s)
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 -- Dr. William Douglass -- 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 -- Final encounters -- The practice -- The people.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [465]-474).
LCCN 2003000137
ISBN0525947361 (Hdc. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks RA644.S6 C37 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold