The Natural History of the Tea-Tree (Paperback)

John Coakley Lettsom

ISBN 10: 1108079814 / ISBN 13: 9781108079815

Editore: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2015

Paperback. This treatise on the tea bush and the consumption of tea was published in 1772 by John Coakley Lettsom (17441815), a physician and philanthropist, whose first action on inheriting his family plantation in 1767 was to free all its slaves. He practised medicine in London, and wrote on topics which he felt would benefit society. The book begins with a description of the plant, using the Linnaean system, discussing tea cultivation and harvesting in China, and the preparation of the leaves for use locally and abroad. In Part II, Lettsom turns to the medical uses of tea, lamenting that so little scientific evidence exists for either its beneficent or its malign properties. After performing various experiments and considering the physical and social consequences of tea-drinking, he concludes that it should be avoided, because its enervating effects lead to weakness and effeminacy, advice which mostly fell on deaf ears. This treatise on the tea bush and the consumption of tea was published in 1772 by John Coakley Lettsom, physician and philanthropist. He describes the botany, processing and use of the plant; however, he concludes that it should be avoided, because its enervating effects lead to weakness and effeminacy. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781108079815

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This 1772 treatise on tea concludes that it should be avoided, because its enervating effects lead to weakness and effeminacy.

Descrizione del libro: This treatise on the tea bush and the consumption of tea was published in 1772 by John Coakley Lettsom, physician and philanthropist. He describes the botany, processing and use of the plant; however, he concludes that it should be avoided, because its enervating effects lead to weakness and effeminacy.

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Titolo: The Natural History of the Tea-Tree (...
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Data di pubblicazione: 2015
Legatura: Paperback
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