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Book Synopsis: A witty, irreverent tour of history's worst plagues—from the Antonine Plague, to leprosy, to polio—and a celebration of the heroes who fought them
In 1518, in a small town in Alsace, Frau Troffea began dancing and didn’t stop. She danced until she was carried away six days later, and soon thirty-four more villagers joined her. Then more. In a month more than 400 people had been stricken by the mysterious dancing plague. In late-seventeenth-century England an eccentric gentleman founded the No Nose Club in his gracious townhome—a social club for those who had lost their noses, and other body parts, to the plague of syphilis for which there was then no cure. And in turn-of-the-century New York, an Irish cook caused two lethal outbreaks of typhoid fever, a case that transformed her into the notorious Typhoid Mary.
Throughout time, humans have been terrified and fascinated by the diseases history and circumstance have dropped on them. Some of their responses to those outbreaks are almost too strange to believe in hindsight. Get Well Soon delivers the gruesome, morbid details of some of the worst plagues we’ve suffered as a species, as well as stories of the heroic figures who selflessly fought to ease the suffering of their fellow man. With her signature mix of in-depth research and storytelling, and not a little dark humor, Jennifer Wright explores history’s most gripping and deadly outbreaks, and ultimately looks at the surprising ways they’ve shaped history and humanity for almost as long as anyone can remember.
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Discover the fascinating and dark history of humanity's worst plagues with "Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them". From the mysterious dancing plague in 1518 to the devastating typhoid fever outbreaks in turn-of-the-century New York, this captivating book dives into the gruesome details of these terrifying diseases.
Uncover the bizarre responses our ancestors had to these outbreaks, from the founding of the No Nose Club, a social club for those who lost body parts to the plague of syphilis, to the notorious Typhoid Mary. Jennifer Wright, renowned for her in-depth research and storytelling, delves into the morbid and deadly, yet strangely intriguing, events that have shaped history as we know it.
With "Get Well Soon", you'll be transported through time to witness the heroic acts of those who selflessly fought to alleviate the suffering of their fellow men and women. Revel in the dark humor and unexpected twists that Jennifer Wright seamlessly weaves into her narrative, providing an entertaining and educational journey through the worst plagues humanity has endured.
Don't miss out on this captivating read that explores the impact of diseases on our species and how we have evolved as a result. Order your copy of "Get Well Soon: History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them" today and embark on a journey that will leave you both fascinated and grateful for the heroes who came before us.
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