Smoking and Drinking by James Parton

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Author Parton, James, 1822-1891
LoC No. 09034770
Title Smoking and Drinking
Contents Does it pay to smoke? -- Will the coming man drink wine?
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Summary "Smoking and Drinking" by James Parton is a critical examination of the habits of smoking and drinking, written in the late 19th century. The work addresses the physical and moral implications of these vices, arguing that they have detrimental effects on health, society, and individual character. Parton not only discusses the impact of these indulgences but also highlights their role in encouraging dependency and a decline in overall vitality. The opening of the text serves as a preamble to Parton's discourse, setting a reflective tone on the advancement of society and the concerning decline in health amidst material welfare. He suggests that, with the rise of modern conveniences and wealth, people have become increasingly reliant on harmful habits such as smoking and drinking. Parton laments that these practices serve as both effects and causes of a broader societal malaise, leading to a deterioration in the vitality and moral fabric of the population. Through personal anecdotes and rhetorical questioning, he engages readers to ponder the necessity of self-control and virtue in overcoming these destructive habits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Temperance
Subject Smoking
Subject Alcoholism -- Hospitals
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EBook-No. 43480
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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