Terrible Typhoid Mary

A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America

Autor*innen

• Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Sachliteratur

Mehr zum Buch

The biography delves into the life of Mary Mallon, known as Typhoid Mary, revealing her as a complex figure often misrepresented in history. Written by award-winning author Susan Campbell Bartoletti, the narrative combines investigative storytelling with historical detail, portraying Mallon's struggles and the societal perceptions of her as a carrier of typhoid fever. This engaging account challenges readers to reconsider the legacy of a woman who became a symbol of fear and misunderstanding in early 20th-century America.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023