Dorothea Snook's landmark 1965 book passionately argues the morality of veganism, and the health benefits of eating a wholefood plant-based diet.

Mrs Snook learned this way of eating in 1944, and studied naturopathy under the formidable Boston and Columbia trained mentor, Doctor Alice Capon - a contemporary of the nature cure founder Benedict Lust.

Includes vintage diet plans for a range of illnesses, and vegan and alkaline recipes for nursing mothers, babies and children.