Illustrations of Vivisection or Experiments on Living Animals - Frances Power Cobbe - Bog

Illustrations of Vivisection or Experiments on Living Animals: From the Works of Physiologists is a book written by Frances Power Cobbe and published in 1888. The book is a collection of images and descriptions of various experiments conducted on living animals by physiologists. The author, a prominent animal rights activist, intended to expose the cruelty and inhumanity of vivisection, which was a common practice in the 19th century.The book features illustrations of animals such as dogs, rabbits, and frogs, undergoing various procedures such as dissection, organ removal, and nerve stimulation. The images are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the experiments, including the purpose, method, and results.Cobbe's book was one of the first to publicly condemn vivisection and to call for its abolition. She argued that the practice was not only cruel but also scientifically unreliable, as animal physiology was not always comparable to human physiology. The book was part of a larger movement to raise awareness about animal experimentation and to promote more humane methods of scientific research.Overall, Illustrations of Vivisection or Experiments on Living Animals is a powerful and disturbing account of the inhumane treatment of animals in the name of science. It remains a significant historical document in the fight for animal rights and the ethical treatment of animals in scientific research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.