M. Tissot - Avis au peuple sur sa santé - 1771
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"Avis au peuple sur sa santé" by M. Tissot, published in 1771 by Benoist Duplain in Lyon, in hardcover with 447 pages, original French, on the subject of Medicine, in good condition, sized 18 cm by 10 cm.
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Notice to the People on Their Health – M. Tissot (1771)
"Notice to the People on Their Health" is a medical work written by Samuel Auguste David Tissot (1728-1797), a renowned Swiss physician of the eighteenth century. Published for the first time in 1761, it has seen many reprints, including the 1771 edition you mention.
Content and purpose
The work is intended to inform the general public about the basic principles of hygiene and health, at a time when access to medical care was limited. Tissot addresses:
- The rules of daily hygiene
- The prevention of diseases
- First aid to be provided in case of malaise or injury
- Advice for healthy eating
- Dangers of certain excesses (alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, etc.)
Historical significance
This book is considered one of the first public health manuals aimed at a broad audience. It has been translated into several languages and widely distributed in Europe. The 1771 edition, printed in Lyon by Benoist Duplain, is an edition expanded by the author.
Features of the 1771 edition
Mention “First original edition enlarged by the author”
Print run in Lyon, at Benoist Duplain
Text in French, with preface and notice to the reader
License and privilege of the king, guaranteeing official publication authorization
Volume I Preface 8 non-digitized pages
Notice to the People on Their
Health 220 numbered pages
Volume II Notice to the People on Their 204 numbered pages
Health
Table of Remedies 40 numbered pages.
Notice to the People on Their Health – M. Tissot (1771)
"Notice to the People on Their Health" is a medical work written by Samuel Auguste David Tissot (1728-1797), a renowned Swiss physician of the eighteenth century. Published for the first time in 1761, it has seen many reprints, including the 1771 edition you mention.
Content and purpose
The work is intended to inform the general public about the basic principles of hygiene and health, at a time when access to medical care was limited. Tissot addresses:
- The rules of daily hygiene
- The prevention of diseases
- First aid to be provided in case of malaise or injury
- Advice for healthy eating
- Dangers of certain excesses (alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, etc.)
Historical significance
This book is considered one of the first public health manuals aimed at a broad audience. It has been translated into several languages and widely distributed in Europe. The 1771 edition, printed in Lyon by Benoist Duplain, is an edition expanded by the author.
Features of the 1771 edition
Mention “First original edition enlarged by the author”
Print run in Lyon, at Benoist Duplain
Text in French, with preface and notice to the reader
License and privilege of the king, guaranteeing official publication authorization
Volume I Preface 8 non-digitized pages
Notice to the People on Their
Health 220 numbered pages
Volume II Notice to the People on Their 204 numbered pages
Health
Table of Remedies 40 numbered pages.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Medicine
Book title
Avis au peuple sur sa santé
Author/ Illustrator
M. Tissot
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1771
Height
18 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
10 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Benoist Duplain
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
447
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