In this important work, Reese provides a detailed account of the cholera epidemic that struck New York City in 1832. Drawing on personal experience and medical knowledge, he offers practical advice for preventing and treating the disease, as well as insights into the social and cultural context in which the epidemic occurred. This is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of public health and medicine. 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.