Rewind: The Curious Case of Typhoid Mary

Published: Nov. 20, 2020, 5:01 a.m.

An account of a mysterious typhoid fever outbreak from the early 20th century and the woman \u2014 Mary Mallon, the so-called Typhoid Mary \u2014 at the center of the strange epidemic.\n\nThe tale of Typhoid Mary is a harrowing detective story and a chilling tale of disease and death.\n\nWhy are whole healthy families suddenly getting sick with typhoid fever \u2014 from the languid mansions of Long Island\u2019s Gold Coast to the gracious homes of Park Avenue?\n\nCan an intrepid researcher and investigator named George Soper locate a mysterious woman who may be unwittingly spreading this dire illness?\n\nboweryboyshistory.com\n\nThis show was originally broadcast on September 18, 2015\n\n\xa0\n\n\xa0\n\nSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/boweryboys