The First Smallpox Epidemic on the Canadian Plains: In the Fur-traders' Words. (1st April 2000)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- The First Smallpox Epidemic on the Canadian Plains: In the Fur-traders' Words. (1st April 2000)
- Main Title:
- The First Smallpox Epidemic on the Canadian Plains: In the Fur-traders' Words
- Authors:
- Houston, C Stuart
Houston, Stan - Abstract:
- Abstract : William Tomison, in charge of the Hudson's Bay Company's Cumberland House on the Saskatchewan River, described the devastating smallpox epidemic of 1781 and 1782. He understood contagion, practised isolation and disinfection, and provided mortality statistics during a 'virgin soil' epidemic. Above all, he showed remarkable compassion. He and his men took dying Indians into their already crowded quarters, and provided them with food, shelter and 24 h care. This article describes the epidemic and its aftermath.
- Is Part Of:
- Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Volume 11:Number 2(2000)
- Journal:
- Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Issue:
- Volume 11:Number 2(2000)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 11, Issue 2 (2000)
- Year:
- 2000
- Volume:
- 11
- Issue:
- 2
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2000-0011-0002-0000
- Page Start:
- 112
- Page End:
- 115
- Publication Date:
- 2000-04-01
- Subjects:
- Cree Indians -- Disease outbreaks -- Fur trade -- Smallpox
- DOI:
- 10.1155/2000/782978 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1180-2332
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- Legaldeposit
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