The Mysteries of Tobacco: With an Introductory Letter Addressed to the Hon. John Quincy Adams, L. L. D (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Excerpt from The Mysteries of Tobacco: With an Introductory Letter Addressed to the Hon. John Quincy Adams, L. L. D

There is much pseudo-affection for man abroad in our age, that ought rather to be branded as lycan thropy than philanthropy; since its short-sighted~ ness is so idiotic and unworthy the functions of a rational mind. What is genuine seeks the true interests of man, even at the hazard of displeasing him for a moment.

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Excerpt from The Mysteries of Tobacco: With an Introductory Letter Addressed to the Hon. John Quincy Adams, L. L. D

Most persons who have been in the habit of using tobacco can recollect that sometimes, in taking the pipe or quid, they have suddenly felt its influence go over the whole system, like an electric shock, - in a moment they have felt it to the very end of their fingers, as if the nerves, like the strings of a harp, Were vibrating upon the surface. The sensation would not be altogether unpleasant, were it not for the apprehension which instantly arises, that na ture has received a terrible stroke, and that some fearful result will be the consequence. This is another evidence of the power of tobacco instantly to affect the whole system, and that such assaults cannot continue to be made Without serious injury.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.