Vanity, All Is Vanity: A Lecture on Tobacco and its effects by J. J. Cranmer
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About this eBook
| Editor | Cranmer, J. J. |
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| Title | Vanity, All Is Vanity: A Lecture on Tobacco and its effects |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Vanity, All Is Vanity: A Lecture on Tobacco and its effects" by J. J. Cranmer is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a lecture against the use of tobacco, outlining its harmful effects on the human body and mind. Through a passionate tone, the author highlights tobacco's status as a poison and its role in various health issues, asserting that it negatively impacts both physical health and moral integrity. In this lecture, Cranmer passionately argues that tobacco is one of the most dangerous poisons, filled with lethal compounds like nicotina and nicotianin. He presents a detailed analysis of the numerous health risks associated with tobacco use, including its contribution to physical ailments such as digestive disorders, respiratory illness, and general deterioration of health. Furthermore, he argues that the use of tobacco leads to moral decline and highlights its correlation with alcohol consumption and numerous societal ills. Throughout the text, Cranmer encourages readers to reject tobacco and seek a healthier, more virtuous lifestyle, emphasizing the critical connection between a pure mind and a healthy body. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Tobacco use |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18935 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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