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Title: The history of salt : with observations on its geographical distribution, geological formation, and medicinal and dietetic properties
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The History of Salt" by Evan Marlett Boddy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the various dimensions of salt, including its geographical distribution, geological formation, as well as its medicinal and dietetic properties. Boddy aims to highlight the essential role of salt in human diet and culture, while also challenging contemporary misconceptions regarding its health implications. The opening of the text introduces Boddy's intent to shed light on the often overlooked but crucial subject of salt, encouraging readers to reconsider their views on this ubiquitous substance. He criticizes the "grotesque aberrations" and misconceptions regarding salt's health benefits that have gained traction in society, stating that it is essential for proper nutrition and digestion. Boddy references ancient texts and historical accounts to underline salt's long-standing importance throughout human history, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of its applications and significance in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boddy, Evan Marlett, -1934
EBook No.: 47035
Published: Oct 3, 2014
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Salt
Subject: Salt -- Physiological effect
Subject: Salt -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The history of salt : with observations on its geographical distribution, geological formation, and medicinal and dietetic properties
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The History of Salt" by Evan Marlett Boddy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the various dimensions of salt, including its geographical distribution, geological formation, as well as its medicinal and dietetic properties. Boddy aims to highlight the essential role of salt in human diet and culture, while also challenging contemporary misconceptions regarding its health implications. The opening of the text introduces Boddy's intent to shed light on the often overlooked but crucial subject of salt, encouraging readers to reconsider their views on this ubiquitous substance. He criticizes the "grotesque aberrations" and misconceptions regarding salt's health benefits that have gained traction in society, stating that it is essential for proper nutrition and digestion. Boddy references ancient texts and historical accounts to underline salt's long-standing importance throughout human history, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of its applications and significance in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Boddy, Evan Marlett, -1934
EBook No.: 47035
Published: Oct 3, 2014
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Salt
Subject: Salt -- Physiological effect
Subject: Salt -- History
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.