A treatise of foods, in general: first, the difference and choice which ought to be made of each sort in particular. Secondly, the good and ill effects produced by them. Thirdly, the principles wherewith they abound. And, fourthly, the time, age and constitution they suit with. To which are added, remarks upon each chapter; wherein their nature and uses are explained, according to the principles of chymistry and mechanism. Written in French ... Now done into English [by D. Hay] / [Louis Lémery].

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A treatise of foods, in general: first, the difference and choice which ought to be made of each sort in particular. Secondly, the good and ill effects produced by them. Thirdly, the principles wherewith they abound. And, fourthly, the time, age and constitution they suit with. To which are added, remarks upon each chapter; wherein their nature and uses are explained, according to the principles of chymistry and mechanism. Written in French ... Now done into English [by D. Hay] / [Louis Lémery]. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.