The Virtue and Use of Coffee With Regard to the Plague and Other Infectious Distempers

"The Virtue and Use of Coffee With Regard to the Plague and Other Infectious Distempers" by Richard Bradley is a discussion of the benefits of coffee for public health. The book talks about how coffee was thought to help prevent the plague and other infectious diseases, based on what people in Europe noticed. Richard Bradley explains where coffee comes from, how it's grown, and how to make and drink it. He highlights the idea that drinking coffee could help people stay healthy, especially when there are diseases spreading. Plus, he writes about the coffee plant itself, how it came to Europe, and stories about how people used it in the past, showing that coffee was seen as more than just a drink, but a tool to fight sickness.