Mosquito Warrior: Yellow Fever, Public Health, and the Forgotten Career of General William C. Gorgas

by Carol R. Byerly

Book Overview

"This fascinating book is as much of an account of mosquito-borne illnesses, research, and treatment as it is the story of Gorgas's life. Will draw biography, military history, and medical history readers." --Library Journal, starred review

Mosquito Warrior tells the engrossing story of General William C. Gorgas (1854-1920), the once-renowned pioneer in tropical disease research and public health. His fascinating life illuminates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817361421
• ISBN13: 9780817361426
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"