THOURET (M.A.)Livre Rare Book
Recherches et Doutes sur le MagnÈtisme Animal.
178419594Paris: Chez Prault 1784. First edition. Portions of the fragile spine perished; some wear and soiling; a good sound copy in its original condition. 12mo original blue wrappers 7.13 x 4.3 inches xxxv 1 251 1 pages unopened and untrimmed. An important study of animal magnetism and anticipatory of later psychological studies. Crabtree 116: "Thouret was a member of the Royal Society of Medicine in Paris and one of the leading spokesmen of the opposition of that society to animal magnetism and the teachings of Mesmer." With much on the historical context of hidden natural healing forces suggesting Mesmer was not novel in his approach. Faint early pencil and autograph ink notation to the coated front wrapper. Chez Prault, unknown books
Garrett Scott, Bookseller (ABAA) · États-Unis500,00 $US≈ 423,05 €
