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The Philadelphia Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793

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The Philadelphia Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793 claimed many lives and created lasting social repercussions. Controversy regarding forms of treatment arose because little was known about the cause or the proper treatment methods that should be employed.

Author: Foster, Kenneth R., Jenkins, Mary F., Toogood, Anna Coxe
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
History, Yellow fever, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Epidemics

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More than a game

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A former major league player believes that the quality of sports has deteriorated over the past years due to financial greed and drug-related problems. Players must treat the game as a ground for reaching their goals and learning the values of life.

Author: Anderson, George "Sparky"
Publisher: The American Legion
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1997
Evaluation, Sports, Softball

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Formula 1: in the footsteps of Senna

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Barrichello was hailed as the new Ayrton Senna when he joined Jordan in 1993. Now racing for Stewart, the Brazilian is considered sharp, confident, mature beyond his years and well-positioned to take advantage of his powerful mount.

Author: Cooper, Adam
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Road & Track
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0035-7189
Year: 1999
Competitions, Automobile racing drivers, Race car drivers, Barrichello, Rubens

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