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Author Bradley, Richard, 1688-1732
LoC No. 07018440
Title The Virtue and Use of Coffee With Regard to the Plague and Other Infectious Distempers
Note Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Virtue and Use of Coffee With Regard to the Plague and Other Infectious…" by R. Bradley is a scientific publication likely written in the early 18th century. This work discusses the perceived benefits and uses of coffee, particularly in relation to the prevention of the plague and other infectious diseases, citing observations from various notable figures in Europe. In this book, Richard Bradley offers a detailed account of coffee, including its origin, cultivation, and various ways of preparation and consumption. He emphasizes the role that coffee may play in the context of public health, especially during times of pestilence, suggesting that its properties could bolster resistance against infections. Additionally, he describes the botanical aspects of the coffee plant, its introduction to Europe, and historical anecdotes surrounding its use, presenting coffee as not just a beverage but a significant component in the fight against disease. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
Subject Coffee -- Therapeutic use -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 60264
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Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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