Franck, Irene M

Explores the role throughout history of the occupations involved with science and technology, including alchemists, biologists, computer scientists, engineers, and physicists.

Outlines the history of occupations surrounding the collection and cultivation of food--from beekeeping, gardening, hunting, whaling, and fishing to farming of all kinds.

Examines the role in history of the occupations involved with the making of cloth and clothing including spinners, weavers, cloth finishers, tailors and dressmakers, milliners, hatters, and shoemakers and other leatherworkers.

Presents information on a variety of environmental concerns and solutions.

Explores the role throughout history of the occupations involved with building, including architects, contractors, construction laborers, masons, roadbuilders, and tunnelers.

A historical survey of the major trade and travel routes across the North Atlantic, through Canada, and around the Arctic Circle.

A historical survey of the Amber Routes, the Appian Way, the Egratian Way, the Great North Road, the Heraclean Way, and the Orient Route.

Explores the role throughout history of the occupations involved with healing, including barbers, midwives, psychologists, and veterinarians.

Examines the role in history of the occupations involved with communication including authors, scribes, clerks, editors, messengers, printers, journalists, and broadcasters.