Angel Agnes The Heroine of the Yellow Fever Plague in Shreveport

"Angel Agnes" by Charles Wesley Alexander is a moving tale set in the early 1870s, recounting the story of Agnes Arnold, a selfless young woman who dedicates herself to caring for those struck by yellow fever in Shreveport, Louisiana. Facing a humanitarian crisis, the book highlights the contrast of love, responsibility, and death. Agnes's story chronicles her fearless move into the heart of a deadly epidemic, motivated by a deep sense of empathy and responsibility. The narrative traces her interactions with her mother, her fiancé, and the numerous patients she attends to, capturing moments of both hope and sorrow, even as she succumbs to a fatal injury. Her ultimate sacrifice is remembered in a touching letter to her mother, and a testament to her noble soul and a contemplation of life's ephemeral nature.