Chapter III.

The Medical Aspect.

Dr. Richardson's Researches, par. 17.—His Summary of Effects of Tobacco, 18.—No real redeeming features, 19.—Effect on Digestion, 20.—An alleged Aperient, 21.—Effect on the Heart, 22.—"A Single Pipe a Day," 23.—Chest diseases aggravated, 24.—Prevention better than cure, 25.—Chronic Bronchitis, 26.—Examination of the defence of Smoking, 27.—Dr. Richardson criticised, 28, 30.