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Snuff - Early works to 1800
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A brief abstract of the virtues of the American tobacco plant; or the use and abuse of tobacco and snuff: wherein its physical and other qualities are impartially investigated. Likewise, containing, among many other valuable receipts, (some of which are of the greatest Consequence to Farmers, Graziers, Gardeners, and Husbandmen) An effectual Cure and Prevention of Bugs; Also every necessary Information relative to the Choice of Herbs proper for Smoking: to which is added, an address to the legislature In which is comprised Observations of the most essential Nature, elucidated by historical Facts, And humbly submitted to the most serious Consideration of the Public at this particular Crisis. And to the whole is prefixed, a suitable preface, with a dedication to to the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor, and the other principal citizens of London.
Date: [1783]- Books
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The Power and efficacy of that eminent and noble specific, The royal patent medicinal snuff. Evidenc'd by facts.
Date: 1754- Books
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Psychrolousia: or, the history of cold bathing: both ancient and modern. In two parts. The first, written by Sir John Floyer, of Litchfield, Kt. The second, Treating of the Genuine Use of Hot and Cold Baths. Together with The wonderful Effects of the Bath-Water, drank hot from the Pump, in decay'd Stomachs, and in most Diseases of the Bowels, Liver and Spleen, &c. Also proving, That the best Cures done by the Cold Baths, are lately observed to arise from the Temperate Use of the Hot Baths first. By Dr. Edward Baynard, Fellow of the College of Physicians, London.
Floyer, John, Sir, 1649-1734.Date: MDCCVI. [1706]