The Saffron Scourge: A History of Yellow Fever in Louisiana, 1796-1905

A History of Yellow Fever in Louisiana, 1796-1905 by Jo Ann Carrigan “Saffron Scourge is the definitive account of yellow fever in Louisiana . . . it is unlikely that this work, grounded as it is in a thorough reading of primary manuscripts and medical sources, will be superseded in its careful telling of this powerful story." - Journal of Southern History “Saffron Scourge is a significant contribution to both the history of the South and the History of Medicine.” - Louisiana History “Jo Ann Carrigan’s history of yellow fever in Louisiana from 1796 through 1905 is a strong example . . . for those working in public health, epidemiology, or medical ethics, [that] an informed acquaintance with the historical record can be both revealing and consoling.” - The New England Journal of Medicine This ground breaking study is the first to comprehensively examine the history of yellow fever in Louisiana. As the state’s largest city and principal port, New Orleans was frequently the center of yell