Microbe Hunters

Brief Overview

«Microbe Hunters» is a popular science work written by Paul de Kruif. The book narrates the birth and development of microbiology as a science. The author vividly describes the stories of great scientists who battled microbes, from Louis Pasteur to Paul Ehrlich. Readers are introduced to the tales of vaccine development, the discovery of disease-fighting methods, and the contributions of these scientists to the advancement of medicine. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to individual achievements and personalities who made significant contributions to the understanding and study of microbes, offering an engaging journey through the history of biological science.