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The Virtue and Use of Coffee With Regard to the Plague and Other Infectious Distempers

By Richard Bradley
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This work argues for coffee's preventive and therapeutic value against plague and other infectious distempers, collecting observations from contemporary writers and correspondents who report lower mortality where coffee is freely used. It supplies a botanical description and a life-drawn plate of the coffee tree, reviews earlier names and accounts, traces introduction and trade routes, and outlines cultivation practices observed in an Amsterdam garden. Practical guidance includes recommended methods for roasting, preserving the berries, and preparing the liquor. The author situates these findings within a public-health concern and offers measured remarks on how coffee might assist in pestilential cases.

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Richard Bradley

Richard Bradley was an English author and botanist known for his contributions to literature on domestic management and public health in the early 18th century. His notable work, "The Country Housewife and Lady's Director in the Management of a House, and the Delights and Profits of a Farm," provides practical advice on household management and farming, reflecting the agrarian concerns of his time. Additionally, he explored the nature of infectious diseases in works like "The Plague at Marseilles Consider'd," where he examined the causes and prevention of plagues, showcasing his interest in health and hygiene. Bradley's writings offer valuable insights into the domestic and medical practices of his era.

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