Epidemic Respiratory Disease

"Epidemic respiratory disease: the pneumonias and other infections of the respiratory tract accompanying influenza and measles" by Thomas M. Rivers is an important example of medical literature. Originally published in 1921, this book covers what was, at the time, cutting-edge research on respiratory illnesses. Though some of the information contained within this book would be considered outdated by current medical standards, it still presents an interesting look at modern medicine of the past. Thanks to books such as this, medical advancements have been able to reach their current states, leading to life-saving treatments for previously incurable diseases.