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Roger Crab, English soldier, writer and vegetarian
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Roger Crab, English soldier, writer and vegetarian
Roger Crab (1621-1680), English soldier, haberdasher, herbal doctor, writer and vegetarian.
17th century
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Bubble Crab Doctor Haberdasher Health Healthy Herbal Herbs Nutrition Roger Roots Speech Vegetarian
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This evocative 17th century portrait captures the enigmatic figure of Roger Crab, an English soldier, haberdasher, herbal doctor, writer, and most notably, a vegetarian. Born in the turbulent era of the English Civil War, Crab's life was marked by a unique blend of military service, business acumen, and a deep commitment to health and wellbeing. The image shows Crab wearing a simple hat adorned with a feather, his stern yet thoughtful expression hinting at the complexities of his character. His well-tailored attire suggests a successful career as a haberdasher, a trade that would have provided him with the means to afford such fine clothing. However, it is Crab's vegetarianism that sets him apart from his contemporaries. At a time when meat was a staple of the English diet, his commitment to a plant-based lifestyle was a radical choice. As a herbal doctor, Crab likely believed in the healing properties of vegetables and roots, and his writings on health and nutrition reflect his strong convictions. The speech bubble emerging from Crab's mouth adds an intriguing element to the portrait. While the exact contents of his speech are lost to history, it is tempting to imagine him advocating for the benefits of a vegetarian diet or sharing his insights on herbal remedies. Despite the many demands of his varied career, Crab found time to write, leaving behind a body of work that continues to fascinate scholars and historians. His legacy as a pioneering vegetarian, as well as his contributions to the fields of medicine and literature, make Roger Crab an intriguing and influential figure of the 17th century.
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