Inaugural Dissertation on the Medico-Legal Proofs of Infanticide

This is the first edition of Aaron Hart David's inaugural dissertation on medico-legal proofs of infanticide, submitted to the Medical Faculty of the University of Edinburgh in 1835. The dissertation, published by Neill & Company, Edinburgh, examines the medical and legal aspects of determining infanticide. It reflects the state of medical knowledge and legal practice in 19th-century Scotland and offers insights into the challenges of investigating and prosecuting cases of infanticide. This copy is bound in brown calf leather and shows some signs of wear consistent with its age.

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  • David, Aaron Hart (1812- 1882)

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