Provides an account of the yellow fever epidemic that swept through Philadelphia in 1793, discussing the chaos that erupted when people began evacuating in droves, leaving the city without government, goods, or services, and examining efforts by physicians, the Free African Society, and others to cure and care for the sick.

Includes index.

No one noticed -- All was not right -- Church bells tolling -- Confusion, distress, and utter desolation -- It was our duty -- The prince of bleeders -- By twelve only -- This unmerciful enemy -- A delicate situation -- Improvements and the public gratitude -- A modern-day time bomb.