tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post6938928121017650906..comments2024-03-29T09:09:24.834+00:00Comments on Poul Anderson Appreciation: Moments Of Realization In 13,211 BC And 11 AEKetlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08588156788583883454noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-34645648601241961002016-11-18T16:39:36.271+00:002016-11-18T16:39:36.271+00:00Kaor, Paul!
Peter Giernas burned his clothes beca...Kaor, Paul!<br /><br />Peter Giernas burned his clothes because smallpox pathogens can survive for years at room temperatures on clothes and blankets.<br /><br />I'm reminded of how William Prescott described how devastating smallpox was for the Aztecs in his HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO. And the Spanish leader, Hernando Cortez, TRIED to prevent smallpox from spreading to the Indians. But it only needed one person or even just a blanket to infect the Indians. Result: a virgin field epidemic.<br /><br />SeanSean M. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973738112230622557noreply@blogger.com