Isbn: 9780260278579 - on the food of cities: read before the medical society of the state of new york, at its annual meeting, february 1864 (classic reprint) (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the startling health risks posed by the rampant sale of swill milk in 19th century New York. The author, a renowned physician, meticulously documents the deplorable conditions in which cows were kept and fed, resulting in contaminated milk that wreaked havoc on the city's children and residents. Backed by irrefutable evidence and firsthand accounts, this book exposes the cruelty, unsanitary practices, and dire consequences of this lucrative yet dangerous trade. It illuminates the crucial role of food quality in public health, advocating for strict regulations and raising awareness about the potential dangers lurking in our daily sustenance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…