A Treatise on Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate by Simon Paulli
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| Author | Paulli, Simon, 1603-1680 |
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| Translator | James, R. (Robert), 1703?-1776 |
| Title | A Treatise on Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate |
| Note | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Treatise on Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate" by Simon Paulli is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work examines the health implications and benefits of tobacco, tea, coffee, and chocolate, providing insights based on medicinal principles and observations. The treatise delves into the uses and effects of these substances on various constitutions, alongside their potential pitfalls, presenting a comprehensive exploration of their properties. The opening of the treatise begins with an analysis of tobacco, drawing from previous works to provide a detailed description of the plant, its origins, and its properties. Paulli discusses its historical medicinal uses among indigenous peoples and describes how it became known in Europe. He explores various applications, ranging from remedies for ailments like headaches and coughs to treatments for worsening conditions, while also acknowledging the potential dangers and abuses associated with tobacco consumption. The section sets a scholarly tone, emphasizing the need for a balanced understanding of these commodities and their effects on human health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Chocolate -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Tobacco -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Tea -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Coffee -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53027 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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