A Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781023001441)

"Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons" by Fredrick Accum is a landmark exploration of food safety and public health. This meticulously prepared print republication delves into the pervasive issue of food adulteration in the 19th century, revealing the shocking extent to which culinary poisons infiltrated everyday meals.

Accum's work, a vital contribution to food science, meticulously details the methods and motives behind food fraud. It serves as a historical record of early efforts to understand and combat the dangers lurking in common foodstuffs.

An essential read for anyone interested in the history of food inspection, public health, and the origins of food safety regulations. This book offers a startling glimpse into a time when consumer protection was in its infancy, highlighting the crucial role of scientific inquiry in safeguarding our food supply. It remains a relevant and compelling examination of a topic with enduring significance.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Author: Friedrich Christian Accum
ISBN-10: 1023001446
ISBN-13: 9781023001441
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Language: English
Published: 03/28/2025
Pages: 142
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.38d