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Tobacco, and Its Effects.  A Prize Essay, Showing That the Use of Tobacco is a Physical, Mental, Morals, and Social Evil

Tobacco, and Its Effects. A Prize Essay, Showing That the Use of Tobacco is a Physical, Mental, Morals, and Social Evil

Tobacco, and Its Effects.  A Prize Essay, Showing That the Use of Tobacco is a

Tobacco, and Its Effects. A Prize Essay, Showing That the Use of Tobacco is a Physical, Mental, Morals, and Social Evil

by Gibbons, Henry, M.D

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New York: Philips and Hunt, 1868. First Edition. Stapled Wrap. Very Good/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 16mo., 48pp. An early protest against the various uses of tobacco. Dr. Gibbons was Professor of the Toland Medical College and Editor of the Pacific Meedical and Surgical Journal. Toxicity of "nictonia" and the depravity of conditions of public uses are described in frank language. Clean on inside, with few stains and chipping to covers ("Bakeing Powder, bacon, coffee, sugar" list in pencil on rear panel.

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Title
Tobacco, and Its Effects. A Prize Essay, Showing That the Use of Tobacco is a Physical, Mental, Morals, and Social Evil
Author
Gibbons, Henry, M.D
Format/Binding
Stapled Wrap
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket as Issued
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Philips and Hunt
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1868
Keywords
Addiction, Physiology
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Social History;

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