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Life In Whitehall During The Ship Fever Times is a historical book written by David Wilson and first published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of life in Whitehall, a small town in Ontario, Canada, during the outbreak of ship fever in the mid-19th century.The ship fever, also known as typhus, was a deadly disease that spread rapidly among immigrants who arrived in Canada from Europe during the 1840s and 1850s. The book describes the impact of the disease on the town's population, the efforts made by the local authorities to contain the outbreak, and the social and economic consequences of the epidemic.Wilson's account is based on firsthand experiences and interviews with the survivors of the ship fever. The book also provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the people of Whitehall, their customs, and their struggles during a difficult period in Canadian history.Life In Whitehall During The Ship Fever Times is a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Canada. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is accessible to readers of all levels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Life In Whitehall During The Ship Fever Times is a historical book written by David Wilson and first published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of life in Whitehall, a small town in Ontario, Canada, during the outbreak of ship fever in the mid-19th century.The ship fever, also known as typhus, was a deadly disease that spread rapidly among immigrants who arrived in Canada from Europe during the 1840s and 1850s. The book describes the impact of the disease on the town's population, the efforts made by the local authorities to contain the outbreak, and the social and economic consequences of the epidemic.Wilson's account is based on firsthand experiences and interviews with the survivors of the ship fever. The book also provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the people of Whitehall, their customs, and their struggles during a difficult period in Canadian history.Life In Whitehall During The Ship Fever Times is a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Canada. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is accessible to readers of all levels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.