Terrible Typhoid Mary: A True Story of the Deadliest Cook in America
Susan Campbell Bartoletti
This biography examines the life of Mary Mallon, the Irish-born cook known as Typhoid Mary. Found to be a typhoid carrier, she refused to accept the finding and was held on Brother Island in New York City for years without charge. The account considers the medical and legal officials involved in her fate, including George Soper and Sara Josephine Baker, as well as the effects of media coverage. It also addresses questions of civil rights, class, sexism, and public perceptions. Photographs, a timeline, and notes conclude the book.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
