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The Ghost Map

The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World
Pages
320
Published
2006
Language
English

Synopsis

In the summer of 1854, Victorian London was gripped by a deadly cholera outbreak. Amidst the chaos and fear, Dr. John Snow, a physician whose ideas were often dismissed, took it upon himself to find the source of the disease. This book chronicles his determined efforts to prove his theory and save lives, a story that would change how we understand public health forever.

About the author

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Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson is the author of popular science books like How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From. He explores the history of innovation and the spread of knowledge in his writing.

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