The Third Great Plague A Discussion of Syphilis for Everyday People

"The Third Great Plague" by John H. Stokes is a book from the early 1900s about the disease syphilis. The book talks about the history of syphilis and how it has affected people over time while emphasizing the importance of teaching everyone about it. The author writes that syphilis traveled to Europe after Christopher Columbus's journey and caused big problems for many years. He thinks people should not be ashamed or embarrassed to understand the medical condition, so people can better try to fix the problem. The author shows this book will inform the public and explain how we can help people avoid syphilis, get better medical care, and understand treatments.