Terrible Typhoid Mary

A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America

Autori

• Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Parametri

• 240 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Narrativa
• Saggistica
• Salute & Medicina
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023