History Naturall and Experimentall of Life and Death, Or, Of the Prolongation of Life

Description

Treatise on long-life. Discusses animals and humans with long life-spans. Covers medicines that prolong life. Such as gold, pearls, emeralds, bezoor stones, amber gris and other precious stones, cordials, and other food and drinks. Also covers habitatitation, physical characteristics, and professions that might enhance long life.

• Author: Francis Bacon
• Published: 1638
• Pages: 474