The history of salt : with observations on its geographical distribution,…
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"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.)
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| Author | Boddy, Evan Marlett, -1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | The history of salt : with observations on its geographical distribution, geological formation, and medicinal and dietetic properties |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Salt |
| Subject | Salt -- Physiological effect |
| Subject | Salt -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47035 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47035-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 650 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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