”I have been assured by a very knowing American of my acquaintance in London, that a young healthy child well nursed is at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled ...”
Jonathan Swift (1729)
Check out this link for an interesting proposal not dissimilar to Kman's theories on over-population and eating pigeons. What do you think was the reaction of the audience listening to Swift's speech? What is your response?
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