Thom reviewed Pox: an American history by Michael Willrich (Penguin history of American life)
Review of 'Pox' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This book ranges over three topics - the history of Small Pox epidemics and vaccination (and the varying reactions of class and color); why the anti-vaccination crowd gained such a boost (a less virulent strain and problems with vaccine quality control); and the legal ramifications of vaccination at that time (leading to a supreme court decision still cited today). An enlightening book!