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Get Well Soon: History'S Worst Plagues And The Heroes Who Fought Them
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A Witty, Irreverent Tour Of History'S Worst Plaguesfrom The Antonine Plague, To Leprosy, To Polioand A Celebration Of The Heroes Who Fought Themin 1518, In A Small Town In Alsace, Frau Troffea Began Dancing And Didnt Stop. She Danced Until She Was Carried Away Six Days Later, And Soon Thirtyfour More Villagers Joined Her. Then More. In A Month More Than 400 People Had Been Stricken By The Mysterious Dancing Plague. In Lateseventeenthcentury England An Eccentric Gentleman Founded The No Nose Club In His Gracious Townhomea 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 Turnofthecentury 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 Weve 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 Indepth Research And Storytelling, And Not A Little Dark Humor, Jennifer Wright Explores Historys Most Gripping And Deadly Outbreaks, And Ultimately Looks At The Surprising Ways Theyve Shaped History And Humanity For Almost As Long As Anyone Can Remember.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Get Well Soon' by Jennifer Wright? A: 'Get Well Soon' explores the history of some of the worst plagues and the heroes who fought them, blending in-depth research with engaging storytelling and dark humor.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Get Well Soon'? A: 'Get Well Soon' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Get Well Soon'? A: The author of 'Get Well Soon' is Jennifer Wright.
- Q: When was 'Get Well Soon' published? A: 'Get Well Soon' was published on February 7, 2017.
- Q: Is 'Get Well Soon' suitable for all ages? A: While the book covers historical plagues and includes dark humor, it is generally suitable for a mature audience, typically recommended for ages 14 and up.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: Readers can expect a mix of historical accounts, anecdotes about plagues, and stories of notable figures who contributed to fighting these diseases.
- Q: Does 'Get Well Soon' include illustrations? A: 'Get Well Soon' is described as an illustrated edition, featuring visuals that complement the text.
- Q: What genre does 'Get Well Soon' fall under? A: 'Get Well Soon' falls under the genre of essays.
- Q: Is there an audiobook version of 'Get Well Soon' available? A: Yes, an audiobook version of 'Get Well Soon' is typically available for those who prefer listening over reading.