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1 – 2 of 2The primary alcohol, ethanol, and its effects in man have been of considerable interest since ancient times. In recent years, for social, scientific, medical and legal reasons…
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The primary alcohol, ethanol, and its effects in man have been of considerable interest since ancient times. In recent years, for social, scientific, medical and legal reasons, even greater attention has been focused on the problems of alcohol drinking, its metabolism, pathology, and effects on physical and mental behaviour.
I should very much like to have an idea of what the vegetation on the island was like, how it might be improved and what use could be made of it. A most valuable book would be…
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I should very much like to have an idea of what the vegetation on the island was like, how it might be improved and what use could be made of it. A most valuable book would be Rhind's Vegetable Kingdom — A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by W. Rhind, Blackie and Son, Glasgow. Revised edition 1855. This book I have at home and find a most useful one to consult. Not only is it full of information but some of the lithoprints are delightful.