The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World
A National Bestseller and New York Times Notable Book, this gripping account reveals how the 1854 London cholera epidemic led to a scientific breakthrough that reshaped cities and modern medicine.
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The Ghost Map chronicles the terrifying cholera outbreak that struck London in 1854.
It follows the investigation that uncovered how the disease spread through contaminated water.
The story highlights the birth of modern epidemiology and its lasting impact on cities.
This National Bestseller is also recognized as a New York Times Notable Book.
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