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Doctoring Removal: Southern Medicine, Indian Removal, and the Cholera Epidemic of 1832–1834 in Arkansas Territory.

Authors :
West, Cane
Source :
Journal of Southern History. May2024, Vol. 90 Issue 2, p249-284. 36p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on the cholera epidemic in Arkansas Territory from 1832-1834. Topics discussed include the twenty-four-year-old Choctaw who died of cholera in November 1832, social dynamics surrounding the cholera epidemic, and the intensity of the outbreaks which were attributed to Cherokees' and Choctaws' behavior.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00224642
Volume :
90
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Southern History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176639084
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/soh.2024.a925437