Historical Factors in Year of Wonders

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This is illustrated I the book when Anna stated that, "Mr. Vicars told me burn his for fear of spreading his contagion" (Brooks 49). George Vicars is documented as being one of the characters in the novel that actual victims; he is known to be the first to fall victim to the plague...
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George Vicars is documented as being one of the characters in the novel that actual victims; he is known to be the first to fall victim to the plague. The plague caused an array of symptoms that left its victims in excruciating pain. For example, after 2-6 days the first symptoms are usually high fevers reaching up to 107 degrees Fahrenheit along with headaches and general sickness...
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