Tuberculosis; also known as consumption; the White Plague; or simply TB; was the number-one killer in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many physicians of the era advised their patients to chase the cure for tuberculosis in the Southwest; where the regions clean; dry; fresh air; high altitude; and sunshine offered relief for most and recovery for some. New Mexico; called the "well country;" was particularly eager to promote itself as a mecca for lungers with the coming of the railroad to the territory in 1880 and the creation of many new hospitals; known as sanitariums or sanatoriums ("sans"); which specialized in the treatment of TB. This is a brief history of New Mexicos sans; their patients; and the doctors; nurses; and staff who served them during the golden age of the TB industry; from the turn of the 20th century to the eve of World War II.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved this bookBy Edith O. SousaLoved this book. Im 74; was raised in North Chelmsford; went to public school there; started first grade at Quessy School in West Chelmsford. Worked for an insurance/printing company in Vinal Square; North Chelmsford when age 19. My paternal ancestors (great grandparents and their 4 siblings) arrived in North Chelmsford from Liverpool; England in 1902; lived there until their passing. Thus you can see that this book has great meaning to me. Loved looking at all the old photos; picking out familiar buildings or places.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. North and WestBy Bob MAnother well done historical issue. Well written and setup; you can tell that a lot of time and effort went into the creation of this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating readingBy Bryan LearyHaving lived for 33 years in West Chelmsford; I found the book to be fascinating and in-depth and learned things about that section of Chelmsford that I never knew.
