Cholera and Maleria
Over the course of their whole journey, in camps, along the trail, and even before setting out, Gold Seekers were plagued by cholera and malaria. As no one had any idea about what caused these diseases, cholera alone killed fifty-three of three hundred passengers who were making the week long trip from Saint Lewis to Independence on the boat Monroe, (Pg. 89 The Word Rushed In by J. S. Holiday) A sad fate for eager gold-seekers.
Dogged across the country by such diseases and uncountable minor stomach problems, many the pioneers died. Of course, had they been wise enough to avoid unclean water and low elevation swamps and bogs, the number of dead might have decreased drastically.
Dogged across the country by such diseases and uncountable minor stomach problems, many the pioneers died. Of course, had they been wise enough to avoid unclean water and low elevation swamps and bogs, the number of dead might have decreased drastically.