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The Control of Smallpox in New Spain's Northern Borderlands.

Authors :
Pearcy, Thomas L.
Source :
Journal of the West. Jul90, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p90-98. 9p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph, 1 Map, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Focuses on the control of smallpox epidemic in New Spain's Northern Borderlands. Factual background on the Spanish conquest of the New World at the beginning of the sixteenth century; Impact of the disease outbreak on priests, soldiers, foreign settlers and the Spanish delegate; Administration of vaccines to the affected population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00225169
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the West
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12363094