Infected Folkestone
Sheppard, Susan2024
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The heart of this narrative lies in the true story of how Folkestone’s fortunes became inextricably linked to the Sanatorium which played a pivotal role in the town’s history. But what drove its creation? Folkestone, once an elite watering hole, faced a dire threat of a single outbreak of infectious disease which could tarnish its reputation irreversibly. The need for a place to isolate afflicted visitors became urgent and the Sanatorium stepped up to fill this crucial role. At the heart of this saga are the unsung heroines—the Fever Nurses. These dedicated women risked their lives to save others. Initially tending to wealthy visitors, they later extended their care to the ordinary poor living in the town’s slums. Some perished at their posts, while others battled diseases or faced industrial accidents.
Main title:
Infected Folkestone / Susan Sheppard ; with original art work by Lin Frank.
Author:
Sheppard, Susan, authorFrank, Lin, artist
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Susan Sheppard, 24 cm.
Collation:
157 pages : illustrations (color and black and white).
ISBN:
9781399955904 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
2709205
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