Observations on animal life, and apparent death, from accidental suspension of the function of the lungs, : with remarks on the Brunonian system of medicine. / By John Franks.

London : Printed for the Author, by H. Reynell, No. 21, Piccadilly; and sold by J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church-Yard; ... [and three others], M.DCC.XC. [1790]

leaves, 105 pages ; 22 cm

Includes the Humane Society of London's "Directions for the recovery of the apparently dead by drowning" (p. 99-105) reprinted from Medical commentaries, Edinburgh, 1789.

Copy 1. Gift of Royal Humane Society. Bound with: Johnson, A. An account of some societies at Amsterdam and Hamburgh for the recovery of drowned persons. 1773. ; and, Coleman, E. A dissertation on suspended respiration. 1791. Binding: 19th century marbled papers, calf spine and corners. Provenance: Gold tooled stamp on upper board with motto Lateat scintillula forsan; Gold stamp at base of spine of Royal Humane Society (very worn), tiny leather label within with number 24.

ESTC, T9976