Bacteria Especially as they are related to the economy of nature, to industrial processes, and to the public health

"Bacteria" by George Newman is a late 19th-century exploration of the microscopic world, written for the public, that explains the science of bacteria and its importance to everyday life. The book begins by looking back at the history of bacteriology, pointing out important scientists like Leeuwenhoek and Pasteur and how their work has lead to our modern understanding. It shows how the study of bacteria grew over time and emphasizes the importance of these tiny organisms to both good and bad things in the world, like decay, industrial production and illness. Newman's goal is to teach people about bacteria in a way that's easy to understand, covering what they are, how they're grouped, what they do and how they affect our health and industries.