"The Flu"
A brief history of influenza in U.S. America, Europe, HawaiiBy A. A. St. M. Mouritz
Length1h 21m
About this audiobook
In "The Flu," A. A. St. M. Mouritz crafts a gripping exploration of societal collapse during a pandemic, artfully intertwining elements of psychological thriller with incisive social commentary. Written in a stark yet evocative literary style, Mouritz adopts a fragmented narrative approach that mirrors the chaos and disarray caused by the outbreak. Through intricate character studies, the novel probes the depths of human resilience and moral ambiguity during a time of crisis, offering readers a profound reflection on the vulnerability of civilization in the face of an unseen foe. A. A. St. M. Mouritz draws from personal experiences and observations of contemporary global health crises, which serve as a backdrop for the novel'Äôs themes. With an academic background in epidemiology and public health, Mouritz imbues the narrative with a sense of authenticity and urgency, reflecting genuine fear and hope. This blend of scholarly insight and creative storytelling gives readers a unique lens through which to understand the psychological and social dimensions of pandemics. I highly recommend "The Flu" to readers seeking a thought-provoking and immersive narrative that challenges conventional notions of heroism and morality. Mouritz's essential work not only entertains but also invites us to reflect on our humanity amidst adversity, making it a vital addition to contemporary literature.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length1 hr 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I.
331836–7
2INFLUENZA.
341847–8
3NAMES GIVEN TO INFLUENZA: TRANSLATED.
351850–1; 1857–8; 1873–4; 1875; 1879.
4THE PERFECT LANGUAGE.
361889–90
5EXPLANATION OF MEDICAL WORDS.
371918–9–1920
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6CHAPTER II.
38NAMES FOR INFLUENZA.
7INFLUENZA EPIDEMICS IN U. S. AMERICA.
39CHAPTER III.
8INFLUENZA EPIDEMICS IN EUROPE AND ASIA.
40INFLUENZA IN HAWAII.: Contagious Nature of Colds or Catarrhs, so Called.
91580
41THE EPIDEMIC OF 1889–90.
101647
42EARLIER ARRIVAL OF INFLUENZA.
111658
43DENGUE.
121675
44CHAPTER IV.
131688
45GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.
141693
46INFLUENZA-PNEUMONIA.
151709
47LEGACIES OF THE “FLU” TO MAN.
161712
48IMMUNITY THE KING PROTECTOR.
171729–30
49INCUBATION.
181732–3
50SALIENT POINTS.
191742–3
51QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION.
201758
52CAUSE OF THE FLU.
211761
53WHY WERE MICROBES CREATED?
221762
54SPORES HAVE GREAT VITALITY.
231767
55PREVENTIVES OF INFLUENZA?
241775–6
56SALIENT POINTS.
251780–1
57(From the Author’s Booklet, “Historical Hawaii.”)
261781–2.
58ADMIRAL ADAM. IVAN. KRUSENSTERN. (1770–1846.)
271788–9
59THE AHULAU OKUU.
281799–1800
60A POLYNESIAN COLONY LIVES IN PELE LIILII A. D. 1920.
291802–3
61The Land of our Aryan Ancestors.
301807
62Farthest East in Polynesia.
311830
63POLYNESIAN VITAL STATISTICS.
321833
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