Items related to Smoking: When Injurious, When Innocuous, When Beneficial,...

Smoking: When Injurious, When Innocuous, When Beneficial, With a Compendium of the Temperaments, Shewing How They Are Influenced by the Use of Tobacco (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Carrick Murray

 
9780484821735: Smoking: When Injurious, When Innocuous, When Beneficial, With a Compendium of the Temperaments, Shewing How They Are Influenced by the Use of Tobacco (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the enduring wisdom of tobacco through history, science, and temperaments, and learn how smoking can fit into a balanced life.

This thoughtful nonfiction work examines when tobacco is injurious, innocuous, or beneficial, offering practical guidance rooted in observation and history.

Written for readers curious about how individual temperament shapes the effects of tobacco, the book blends medical insight with accessible commentary. It covers digestion, mood, and daily habits, while presenting a framework to decide how smoking may or may not suit you. The edition compiles a wealth of examples and practical notes to help readers make informed choices without moral judgments.

  • Understand how temperaments influence the body’s response to tobacco
  • See historical perspectives on tobacco use and its perceived benefits
  • Learn practical guidance on timing, types of tobacco, and smoking habits
  • Find a measured discussion suitable for readers seeking balanced, nonjudgmental information

Ideal for readers exploring the cultural and health aspects of smoking, or anyone seeking a measured, historical look at tobacco and the temperaments.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.