Bubonic Panic:When Plague Invaded America

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 2, 2017

Review

This is a fascinating history of the bubonic plague. It begins with a vivid description of how the disease attacks its victims complete with color photographs. The author goes on to describe earlier known outbreaks beginning in 542 in Constantinople and around the world before arriving in San Francisco in 1900. The descriptions of the effects on communities and scientific study through the years are engaging and gripping. Readers may be surprised to know that the disease still exists today. There are numerous photographs, maps, charts, illustrations from newspapers, and posters. A table of contents, glossary, timeline, author's note, source notes, bibliography, extensive index, and picture credits complete this excellent book. I highly recommend this third book of the Deadly Disease trilogy.

Overall Book Score: excellent