The hot air balloon has a fascinating history of much trial and error, scientific research and bold adventure. It chronicles the development and advances in the endeavour and provides insights into the people who developed the sport.
Firsthand accounts of steamboat accidents, races, business records and river improvements are collected here to reveal the... Læs mere
Medical science has never found a cure for yellow fever and the disease continues to present a threat to the modern world, both as a mosquito-borne epidemic and as a... Læs mere
The "King of Terrors" is more prevalent today than at any time throughout history. In seven major cholera pandemics beginning in 1817, hundreds of thousands of people have... Læs mere
"Scientifically known as Variola major, the deadliest form of smallpox has plagued mankind since 'time immemorial.' This text chronicles the worldwide effects of the killer disease,... Læs mere
Chronicles the history of the American circus. It introduces the early pioneers of the circus, addresses business concerns such as management and training, and... Læs mere