Pox Americana: The Great Smallpox Epidemic

Elizabeth Anne Fenn talked about her latest book, Pox Americana: The Great Smallpox Epidemic of 1775-82, published by Hill and Wang. She des… read more

Elizabeth Anne Fenn talked about her latest book, Pox Americana: The Great Smallpox Epidemic of 1775-82, published by Hill and Wang. She described the smallpox epidemic that infected America during the Revolutionary War. Brought to the United States by Europeans, the disease spread throughout the Continental Army, ultimately claiming more lives than weaponry did. Professor Fenn also explained the introduction and spreading of the disease by Native American tribes in the American Southwest. After the presentation, the author answered questions from members of the audience. close

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  • Elizabeth Fenn Professor George Washington University->History Department
  • Edward "Ted" L. Widmer Director Washington College->Starr (C.V.) Center for the Study of the American Experience

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Pox Americana: The Great Smallpox Epidemic

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Location:
Chestertown, Maryland, United States
First Aired:
Mar 02, 2002 | 12:44pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 22, 2002 | 3:00am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Mar 02, 2002 | 12:44pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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  • Dec 22, 2002 | 3:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
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