The History of Salt, with observations on its geographical distribution, geological formation, and medicinal and dietetic properties.
London: Bailliere, Tindall, & Cox, 1881. Octavo (21.5 x 14.5 cm.), 95, 31, [1] pages. Bibliography. Publisher’s advertisements at rear. FIRST EDITION. An early English language history of salt, indeed a review in The Lancet of 1881 declared this the first work on the history of salt. Unfortunately, the same article declares, “We cannot but regret that the portion of the work on which the author should speak with most.....