This book is a strange and fascinating collection of information, seemingly thrown together without any regard for structure. It offers homemade remedies for various ailments, including the alarming claim of a cure for cancer through an open lesion. Alongside these dubious medical treatments are recipes for candy and instructions for using the most complex memory system ever devised. However, the bulk of the book is dedicated to hog cholera, with numerous pages devoted to its symptoms and testimonials from those who swear by the book's cure.