Slavery, Disease, and Suffering in the Southern Lowcountry

Discover the intricate relationship between wealth and health in the Carolina lowcountry during the tumultuous year of 1776 with "Slavery, Disease, and Suffering in the Southern Lowcountry" by Peter McCandless. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2014, this enlightening paperback spans 324 pages and delves deep into the intertwined histories of disease and societal structures in this region, the wealthiest yet unhealthiest in British North America. Professor McCandless presents a compelling argument that links economic prosperity to public health crises, exploring how communities confronted, navigated, and sometimes ignored the impact of diseases. This insightful work not only sheds light on local history but also highlights broader implications for the South and the United States as a whole. A must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the complexities of health and society.