A Discourse, before the Humane Society, in Boston: delivered on the second Tuesday of June, 1787

Lathrop, John

Published by E. Russell, Boston, 1787

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[3]-34, xi, [1]pp. Lacks the half title. 8vo. The Appendix includes "Methods of Treatment to be used with persons apparently dead from drowning", as well as a list of members including several important early Massachusetts physicians (John Warren, Thomas Bulfinch, etc.). Founded at the end of the 18th century, Humane Societies endeavored to promote the resuscitation of drowning victims. See Moniz, Amanda Bowie. "Saving the Lives of Strangers: Humane Societies and the Cosmopolitan Provision of Charitable Aid." Journal of the Early Republic, vol. 29, no. 4 (2009), pp. 607-40. Evans 20450; ESTC W20141; Austin 1125. Evans 20450; ESTC W20141; Austin 1125 [3]-34, xi, [1]pp. Lacks the half title. 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Discourse, before the Humane Society, in Boston: delivered on the second Tuesday of June, 1787
• Publisher: E. Russell, Boston
• Publication Date: 1787
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Disbound. Foxed
• Seller catalogs:
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