An essay on culinary poisons. Containing cautions relative to the use of laurel-leaves, hemlock, mushrooms, copper vessels, earthen jars, etc. With observations on the adulteration of bread and flour, and the nature and properties of water / [J. Robertson].

  • Robertson, J. (Joseph), 1726-1802.
Date:
1781
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Credit: An essay on culinary poisons. Containing cautions relative to the use of laurel-leaves, hemlock, mushrooms, copper vessels, earthen jars, etc. With observations on the adulteration of bread and flour, and the nature and properties of water / [J. Robertson]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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