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Materia Alimentaria: In Genera, Classes, Et Species Disposita

Materia Alimentaria: In Genera, Classes, Et Species Disposita

Paperback

Medical ReferenceSports GeneralGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1274778905
ISBN13: 9781274778901
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 7 2012
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Materia Alimentaria, by Johann Friedrich Zückert, offers a fascinating glimpse into the 18th-century understanding of food and its medicinal properties. This meticulously organized work categorizes foods by genera, classes, and species, reflecting the Linnaean system of classification that was revolutionizing the natural sciences at the time. Zückert's book provides insight into the dietary habits and medical theories prevalent during this period. It sheds light on how various foods were perceived to affect health and well-being.

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