Outbreak in Washington, D.C.:: The 1857 Mystery of the National Hotel Disease
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The National was once the grandest hotel in the capital. In 1857, it twice hosted President-elect James Buchanan and his advisors, and on both occasions, most of the party was quickly stricken by an acute illness. Over the course of several months, hundreds fell ill, and over thirty died from what became known as the National Hotel disease. Buchanan barely recovered enough to give his inauguration speech. Rumors ran rampant across the city and the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1626196389
ISBN13:9781626196384
Release Date:October 2014
Publisher:History Press
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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