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197 pp.
| Boyds/Calkins |
April, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-1-62091-738-1$18.95
|
EbookISBN 978-1-62979-562-1
(2)
YA
In her third book in this trilogy (Red Madness; Fatal Fever), Jarrow focuses on the nineteenth century, when the bubonic plague reared its ugly head in places like Hong Kong, Honolulu, and San Francisco. The thorough, fascinating treatment is complemented by a handsome design that includes numerous primary source artifacts. An exemplary contribution to the history of science and medicine. Timeline. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2016