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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.
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Terrible Typhoid Mary, Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Terrible Typhoid Mary
- Subtitle
- A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Campbell Bartoletti
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780063295964
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Health & Medicine, Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Science, Medicine
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- 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.