| Author |
Smith, John, 1648?-1727? |
| Contributor |
Thoresby, Ralph, 1658-1725 |
| Title |
The virtues of common water : or, The advantages thereof, in preventing and curing many distempers : gathered from the writings of several eminent physicians, and also from more than forty years experience
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| Edition |
Tenth edition, with additions.
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| Original Publication |
Dundee: T. Covill and Son, 1799.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Thiers Halliwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Virtues of Common Water: or, The Advantages Thereof, in Preventing and Curing Many Distempers" by John Smith is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work primarily focuses on the health benefits and medicinal properties of water, accumulated from various medical writings and numerous years of personal observation and experience. At the start of the text, Smith introduces his intent to elucidate the numerous virtues of water based on the studies of renowned physicians and his own experiences spanning over four decades. He emphasizes water's role as a universal remedy, claiming its efficacy in preventing and curing various ailments, including digestion issues and diseases caused by the consumption of strong drinks. The author cites esteemed medical opinions supporting the use of water and outlines its advantages for health, elaborating on how it can alleviate conditions ranging from stomach pains to fevers, while promoting general well-being through proper hydration and dietary practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
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| Subject |
Hydrotherapy
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| Subject |
Diet in disease
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| Subject |
Water
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| Subject |
Drinking (Physiology)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73394 |
| Release Date |
Apr 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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