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DEBREYNE. Philosophical essay on the comparative...

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DEBREYNE. Philosophical essay on the comparative influence of the vegetable and animal diet on the physical and moral of man. Paris, Poussielgue-Rusand, 1847. In-8, paperback, blue printed cover. Faux-title, title, iv pp., 191 pp. First edition of this essay on the influence of the vegetal and animal diet on the civilization, morals, education, politics, war, of the different peoples of the world. The author, a medical doctor and priest, concludes that a mixed diet is necessary, used by the most civilized people, those of Europe and North America. Faded paperback, corners corroded and dusty. Some foxing.