A Dissertation on the Use and Abuse of Tobacco. Wherein the Advantages and Disadvantages Attending the Consumption of that Entertaining Herb, are Particularly Considered. Humbly Addressed to all the Tobacco-Consumers in Great Britain and Ireland; but especially to those among Religious People.

Adam Clarke

Published by for the Author, London, 1814

About this Item

Later marbled wraps. 8vo 44pp complete. Title page and first few leaves a bit dusty, archival repair to final leaf, edges uncut, clean and unmarked internally. A scarce early anti-smoking pamphlet highlighting the respiratory and muscular risks of tobacco, using a pigeon to test the effects on. The fourth edition with many additions and improvements.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dissertation on the Use and Abuse of Tobacco. Wherein the Advantages and Disadvantages Attending the Consumption of that Entertaining Herb, are Particularly Considered. Humbly Addressed to all the Tobacco-Consumers in Great Britain and Ireland; but especially to those among Religious People.
• Publisher: for the Author, London
• Publication Date: 1814
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good