Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke
by Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma
'Chocolate: or, An Indian Drinke' Summary
This book, originally published in 1644, delves into the medicinal properties of chocolate. Written by Antonio Colmenero de Ledesma, a Spanish physician, it explores the supposed curative powers of chocolate for a variety of ailments. De Ledesma enthusiastically promotes chocolate as a remedy for everything from the plague to coughs, claiming it could even facilitate conception and enhance beauty.Book Details
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