A poem upon tea: with a discourse on its sov'rain virtues; and directions in the use of it for health. Collected from treatises of eminent physicians upon that subject. Also a preface concerning beau-criticism / By Mr. Tate.

  • Nahum Tate
Date:
1702
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Credit: A poem upon tea: with a discourse on its sov'rain virtues; and directions in the use of it for health. Collected from treatises of eminent physicians upon that subject. Also a preface concerning beau-criticism / By Mr. Tate. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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