Tuberculosis was once one of the most deadly and feared diseases in the world, and New York City was at the forefront of the fight against this scourge. In this fascinating history, Hermann M. Biggs chronicles the efforts of doctors, activists, and public officials to combat tuberculosis and improve public health in New York City. With vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, this book offers a valuable perspective on the history of public health in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.