RefNo | CLP/11i/7 |
Level | Item |
Title | Paper, 'Of the effects of tobacco-oyle' by Daniel Coxe |
Date | [1665] |
Description | Paper regarding the substances produced by distilled tobacco, including a dark-coloured oil with a balsamic consistency and experiments performed using the oil. The oil caused dizziness and drowsiness when consumed by humans and was fatal to cats.
Subject: Chemistry
Read to the Royal Society on 3 May 1665. |
Extent | 4p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA2225 | Coxe; Daniel (1640 - 1730); physician and natural philosopher | 1640 - 1730 |