The Man Who Saved The World From Smallpox: Doctor Edward Jenner

by George F. Smith and Gregory Smith

Book Overview

Doctor Edward Jenner, born in the early eighteenth century, was the discoverer of a preventive for smallpox, the greatest killer of mankind. This contagious disease destroys its victims in 10 to 14 days. Those who survive frequently are left horribly scarred or partially or completely blind.

The story of Doctor Jenner and smallpox is told by guests at a dinner party at an old English home, on the evening of the 180th anniversary of Doctor Jenner's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595329578
• ISBN13: 9780595329571
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"