The Great White Plague: Simple Lessons on Causes and Prevention

W. D. Frost, M. V. O'shea

ISBN 10: 1332133371 / ISBN 13: 9781332133376

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book was written to educate young people about the realities of tuberculosis so that they might spread the word of its contagion and prevention. The author takes great care to demonstrate how tuberculosis is spread and the importance of early intervention. The author also makes a point of emphasizing the misconception that tuberculosis is an inherited disease and that, in fact, it is a contagious disease that is spread by the germs of an already infected person. The author further explains that tuberculosis can be prevented by destroying the germs that leave the sick person and protecting the portals of entry (the mouth and nostrils mainly) to the bodies of those who are well. Another very important part of the work of prevention is the development and maintenance of the normal or natural vigor of the body, or the conservation of the health tone. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332133376_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Great White Plague: Simple Lessons on Causes and Prevention
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332133371
• ISBN 13: 9781332133376
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Health and Fitness

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Synopsis

Discover how tiny microbes shape our world and your health, with practical, hands?on lessons. This edition of The Great White Plague presents clear, age?appropriate explanations about invisible life forms, how they affect food, the spread of disease, and simple steps to stay healthy. It blends engaging experiments with straightforward guidance, making science feel approachable and real.

From the basics of how unseen organisms interact with everyday foods to practical tips for preventing illness, this book offers a window into a world that influences daily life. It emphasizes observation, safe experimentation, and responsible health practices you can apply at home, in school, or in groups.

• Learn what microbes are, how they work, and why they matter to health and food safety.


• Explore hands?on experiments that show decay, infection, and the spread of disease.


• Discover practical prevention strategies, from cleanliness to proper ventilation and hygiene habits.


• See how science shaped public health ideas in the early 20th century and why they still matter today.

Ideal for curious readers, students, teachers, and anyone seeking plain?spoken science and practical health guidance.