The subject of the plague interests me a great deal. Plagues and illnesses have had huge influences over populations and nations since the beginning of time. I suggest a wonderful read for any of you with an interest in any period from 1100 AD to c1900 and particularly of interest to those with ancestors in England: The book is "Plagues and Peoples" by William H. McNeill Donna TILLINGHAST Casey Michigan, USA If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday. Pearl Buck