• Microbe Hunters

• GTIN: 9780156027779
• Language: English
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: January 1, 1959
• Number of Pages: 363 pages
• Author: Paul de Kruif
• Genre: Science, Biography
• Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches

Paul de Kruif's "Microbe Hunters" chronicles the thrilling adventures and groundbreaking discoveries of the early pioneers in microbiology. Through vivid storytelling, the book unveils the dramatic breakthroughs in the fight against infectious diseases, making complex scientific concepts understandable for a wide audience. Explore the lives and work of scientists like Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Louis Pasteur, and Robert Koch as they dedicated their lives to understanding the invisible world of microbes. A classic in scientific literature, "Microbe Hunters" celebrates scientific curiosity, perseverance, and the impact of microbiology on human health.