Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.
Contents
World before Pasteur -- Shy artist -- Chemicals, crystals and light -- Microbes and fermentation -- Savior of the silkworm industry -- Conquering diseases -- Legacy for the future -- Date chart -- Glossary -- Books to read -- Index.
Summary
Discusses the life and work of Louis Pasteur with emphasis on the importance of his scientific discoveries.