Typhoid Mary: An Urban Historical by Anthony Bourdain

Typhoid Mary: An Urban Historical

Anthony Bourdain

144 pages first pub 2001 (editions) user-added

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Typhoid Mary: An Urban Historical by Anthony Bourdain is a gripping and informative read that is a perfect fit for history enthusiasts, medical history buffs, and fans of true crime stories, who will be captivated by the exhilarating tale of Mary Mallon's infamous life and the dark, unsanitary world of early 20th-century New York City kitchens.

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From the best-selling author of Kitchen Confidential comes this true, thrilling tale of pursuit through the kitchens of New York City at the turn of the century.By the late nineteenth century, it seemed that New York City had put an end to the out...

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Moods

informative: 98%

dark: 33%

sad: 33%

reflective: 29%

funny: 19%

emotional: 11%

challenging: 7%

adventurous: 3%

hopeful: 1%

inspiring: 1%

mysterious: 1%


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