marsh fever
Britishnoun
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The English were alarmed, and in 1809 sent the Walcheren expedition, which obtained a foothold on that island, but were defeated by disease and death, for seven thousand British soldiers perished by marsh fever.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver
The tropical marsh fever had them in its grip, and the grasp was tightening every moment.
From Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea by Bevan, Tom
But their trials were not yet over: the marsh fever quickly laid up the crew; the captain, Banks, and Solander, were taken seriously ill.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 by Various
And you may catch marsh fever any day, if you sleep in the swamp neighbourhood.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
He only mentioned quite casually at dinner that a young Englishman had been found close to his uncle’s house, nearly two months ago, who had been seized with a bad attack of marsh fever.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Adams, H.C.
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