A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE YELLOW FEVER IN PHILADELPHIA, FOR THE REFLECTING CHRISTIAN. by Helmuth, Justus Henry Christian: : David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC : Specializing in the social, political, and cultural history of the Americas.

Helmuth, Justus Henry Christian:

A SHORT ACCOUNT OF THE YELLOW FEVER IN PHILADELPHIA, FOR THE REFLECTING CHRISTIAN.

Jones, Hoff & Derrick, Philadelphia: 1794 Modern quarter morocco and marbled boards [bookplate of John Carter Brown], spine title in gilt. [4], 55, [1 blank] pp. Rubberstamp on title page, discreet release stamp at bottom of final blank, else Very Good. Helmuth was a Lutheran minister in Philadelphia. His book was translated from the original German by Charles Erdmann. Tobias Hirt, the publisher, arranged for the translation. A "List of all the Burials in the several grave-yards of the city and liberties of Philadelphia" from August 1 - November 9, 1793, is included. Helmuth says, "There are few cities upon which the Lord has poured forth richer blessings" than Philadelphia; but "there are but few indeed, that have been plunged by his just judgment into a deeper abyss of distress." This book recounts Helmuth's "numerous and pressing" duties, experiences, and eye-witness accounts during the "extreme distress" of the recent yellow fever plague, emphasizing his work with his German-Lutheran congregation.. Evans 27108. Austin 899.

Book Id: 26109

Price: $350.00

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