The First Vaccinator - Benjamin Jesty Of Yetminister & Worth Matravers & His Family - By E Marjorie Wallace, M.A. - Used

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Book is in excellent condition

From the earliest recorded years in the history of mankind, until the beginning of the 129th century, smallpox was possibly the worst scourge of the human race, Once a town or settlement had been affected, the outbreak would quickly reach epidemic proportions, and as many as 40 bodies would often have to be buried in one grave. 

What is the position now? In 1980 the World health Organisation announced that smallpox had been eradicated from the world. What part, if any, did Benjamin Jesty play in the conquest of this disease?

Paperback:  Published By: Anglebury-Bartlett Ltd

No of pages 20 Weight: 130g

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