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Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America
By BARTOLETTI, Susan Campbell
- ISBN
- 9781681415130
- Publisher
- Dreamscape
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2015 | Multimedia Review
Gr 5–8—Bartoletti brings to life not only the story of Mary Mallon, but also both the historical context and science behind typhoid fever. Mary was a cook for a wealthy family, and when her employers' children fell ill, Mary was believed to be the problem. She was quarantined and mistreated by health and government officials. This work provides a look into...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
