Quirkyreader1,629 reviews14 followersFollowFollowMay 26, 2018Eventhough this book was written in 1971, parts of it still hold up.There is a good description of all the different types of the plague and how they are transmitted. Some of the historical parts are ok, and some of the parts needed a bit more research.It is also a good introduction for readers just starting to learn about how devastating a plague can be.