Publisher's Synopsis
Adulteration Of Food, Drink, And Drugs: Being The Evidence Taken Before The Parliamentary Committee (1855) is a book that compiles the evidence presented before the Select Committee of the British Parliament in 1855. The book covers the issue of adulteration of food, drink, and drugs, which was a widespread problem in Victorian England. The evidence presented includes testimonies from experts in the field, such as chemists and medical professionals, as well as from manufacturers and sellers of adulterated products. The book provides a detailed account of the various methods used to adulterate food, drink, and drugs, including the use of harmful substances such as lead and arsenic. It also highlights the impact of adulteration on public health and the need for government intervention to regulate the industry. Overall, Adulteration Of Food, Drink, And Drugs is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a significant issue in the history of public health and consumer protection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.