Flu of 1918

Donald Jacobi was one of the fortunate who survived the flu epidemic of 1918. What was later recorded as a worldwide pandemic spread across the United States between September 14 and October 5. The Bubonic Plague, most widespread in Europe in the 1300s, struck again in Los Angeles in 1924 and as recently as 2007 in Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Each text recounts all aspects of the disease from the inception and symptoms to the spread and effects, and the authors include personal stories and captioned factoids that captivate the reader. Based on what scientists learned from each past outbreak, new vaccines have been developed to prevent further outbreaks. Multi-captioned photos portray a realistic image of the people and the time. The text concludes with a section describing other famous occurrences and intriguing facts. Back matter includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.