Dolan, Edward F.

Describes the men and expeditions that explored the "ice deserts" of the North and South poles. Includes Barents, Ross, Nansen, Peary, Scott, and Cook.

On April 18, 1906, an earthquake struck San Francisco. This book explains why California is called "earthquake country"; describes the death and destruction caused by the earthquake and the fires which raged for three days; tells about the relief supplies which were rushed to to the stricken city from all parts of the world and discusses the reconstruction of the city.

On April 18, 1906, an earthquake struck San Francisco. This book explains why California is called "earthquake country"; describes the death and destruction caused by the earthquake and the fires which raged for three days; tells about the relief supplies which were rushed to to the stricken city from all parts of the world and discusses the reconstruction of the city.

Describes the development of such tools and procedures of modern medicine as the stethoscope, X-ray, laser beam, trachea tube, operating room procedures, and others.

An account of the Civil War from its causes to its final battles, including discussions of dominant figures of the era, strategies of major battles, and brutal sieges that marked this conflict.

An account of the Civil War from its causes to its final battles, including discussions of dominant figures of the era, strategies of major battles, and brutal sieges that marked this conflict.

Describes the men and expeditions that explored the "ice deserts" of the North and South poles. Includes Barents, Ross, Nansen, Peary, Scott, and Cook.