Smallpox in Washington's Army: Disease, War, and Society During the Revolutionary War.

This document includes two book reviews. The first review is of "Smallpox in Washington's Army: Disease, War, and Society During the Revolutionary War" by Ann M. Becker. The reviewer praises the book for its exploration of smallpox as a challenge to George Washington's army and its impact on military strategy for both British and American forces. The reviewer also highlights the chapters focusing on the siege outside Boston and the failed invasion of Canada as particularly interesting for readers in Massachusetts and New England. The second review is of "Whaling Captains of Color: America's First Meritocracy" by Skip Finley. The book examines the struggles and successes of whaling ship captains of color during a time of slavery and economic disenfranchisement. The reviewer notes that whaling was one of the first American industries to exhibit diversity and highlights the economic prosperity it brought to New England. [Extracted from the article]