How the Horrific 1918 Flu Spread Across America

5/7/2020

This article provides a summary of the historical account of the bubonic plague in 1665-1666, as recorded in "A Journal of the Plague Year" by Daniel Defoe. The book is a fictionalized account based on real events and provides a vivid and detailed description of the devastation caused by the plague in London. The article highlights the fear, desperation, and resilience of the people during the outbreak and discusses how the city responded to the crisis with quarantine measures and the establishment of pest-houses. It also explores the social and economic impacts of the plague and reflects on the enduring relevance of Defoe's work in understanding and learning from past pandemics.

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