Observations on Such Nutritive Vegetables, as May Be Substituted in the Place of Ordinary Food, in Times of Scarcity

Language: English

Published by J Murray, UK, 1783

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1st Edition 1783. Observations on Such Nutritive Vegetables, as May Be Substituted in the Place of Ordinary Food, in Times of Scarcity - Antoine Augustin Parmentier 1783 80 pages J Murray.Antoine-Augustin Parmentier 1737 – 1813 was a French pharmacist and agronomist, best remembered as a vocal promoter of the potato as a food source for humans in France and throughout Europe. His many other contributions to nutrition and health included establishing the first mandatory smallpox vaccination campaign in France (under Napoleon beginning in 1805, when he was Inspector-General of the Health Service) and pioneering the extraction of sugar from sugar beets. Parmentier also founded a school of breadmaking and studied methods of conserving food, including refrigeration.Taken from a bound book and complete in it's own right. Contents good with age toning to pages. Ref19472.

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Title
Observations on Such Nutritive Vegetables, as May Be Substituted in the Place of Ordinary Food, in Times of Scarcity
Author
Antoine Augustin Parmentier
Publisher
J Murray, UK
Publication year
1783
Condition
Good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Dimensions
12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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