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In an american plague, he tells the story of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic. The american plague the author draws on primary sources for this nonfiction book recommended by washington post columnist john. His more than thirtyfive books include two newbery honor books, the great fire and an american plague which also won the sibert award, and blizzard. Drawing on medical research, news articles, and firsthand accounts, jim murphy traces the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in this gripping historical account. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793, author jim murphy, year2003. The true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 jim murphy, author. An american plague ebook by jim murphy 9780547532851. It was very hard in philly to live in those conditions. The nations capital and the largest city in north america is devastated b. Murphy has carefully researched this histor ical event and infuses his nonfiction account with rich details of time and place. Jun 14, 2018 read an american plague pdf the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 by jim murphy clarion books 1793, philadelphia.
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