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100 1 _aMcAllister, A.
_q(Alvan)
245 1 2 _aA Dissertation on the Medical Properties and Injurious Effects of the Habitual Use of Tobacco
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-26
508 _aProduced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _a"A Dissertation on the Medical Properties and Injurious Effects of the Habitual Use of Tobacco" by A. McAllister, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work critically examines the medical aspects of tobacco, delving into its properties, health implications, and social effects, especially focusing on how habitual use can lead to detrimental health outcomes. In this dissertation, McAllister argues that tobacco should not be used casually due to its potent narcotic effects, which can lead to a range of adverse health issues such as nausea, dyspepsia, and nervous system disorders. He discusses the chemical makeup of tobacco, its physiological effects on the body, and the moral implications of its use, particularly its potential to lead to alcohol dependence. Through anecdotes and medical evidence, McAllister strongly advocates for abandoning tobacco use, positioning it as a practice that undermines both individual health and societal well-being. His comprehensive approach offers valuable insight into the dangers of a substance often considered innocuous in social contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTobacco use
700 1 _aStuart, Moses,
_d1780-1852
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25184
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