WINSLOW, Jacques-bénigne and BRUHIER, Jean. Dissertation sur - Lot 249

WINSLOW, Jacques-bénigne and BRUHIER, Jean. Dissertation sur l'incertitude des signes de la mort et l'abus des enterremens, & embaumemens précipités. Published in Paris by Morel; Prault and Simon in 1742. In octavo / In-8 format. Tan calf. Spine ribbed and decorated with gilded caissons and fleurons. Red edges. VIII+364 pages. First French edition of this work by physician Jacques-Bénigne Winslow (1669-1760), translated and commented by Jean-Jacques Bruhier, dealing with how to ascertain the death of an individual in order to avoid burying him alive. Bruhier proposes the distinction between apparent death and intermediate death, and concludes that the only way to confirm an individual's death is to observe its putrefaction. These observations opened the door to the study and practice of resuscitation. Very good condition; inside bright and clean. Soft, solid binding. A good copy.