Typhoid Mary: An Urban Historical

A true crime story from before true crime was a thing. 🖤 Typhoid Mary dives into the fascinating and unsettling story of Mary Mallon, the Irish immigrant cook who became infamous as the first known healthy carrier of typhoid fever in the United States.

Originally published in 2001, Anthony Bourdain brings his signature curiosity and storytelling to the life of a woman caught at the center of public health, fear, scandal, and one seriously wild chapter of New York City history.

The vibe:

✨ A riveting true crime story
✨ The real-life tale of Mary Mallon, aka Typhoid Mary
✨ Public health, scandal, and turn-of-the-century New York
✨ Fascinating, unsettling, and completely engrossing
✨ Written by beloved chef and bestselling author Anthony Bourdain

Details:

• Author: Anthony Bourdain
• Originally published in 2001
• Trade paperback
• Published by Bloomsbury Adult

For the true crime lover who has already binged everything and needs their next fascinating rabbit hole. 

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