Helvetiq Lichtputzer und Pulveraffen

An illustrated tribute to the extraordinary jobs that people have held throughout history. This depiction of 89 professions highlights the remarkable everyday life of past eras and various locations. From leech collectors to the brave riders of the Pony Express, from gladiators to sensational news singers, each of these featured jobs opens a window into the past. As children ponder what work they will do in our turbulent times, this book helps them understand how culture and technology have always been in a state of change. This wonderful journey through the centuries and around the globe is a history book about ordinary people – and their amazing work lives.