Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
The pathology of drunkeness, or the effects of alcoholic drinks with drawings of the drunkard's stomach.
Publication Details
Albany, NY: C. Van Benthuysen, 1841 CE.
Including four chromolithographed plates by J. H. Hall, Albany, N.Y., this is the earliest illustrated book published in the U.S. on the pathological effects of alcoholism. Digital facsimile from the U.S. National Library of Medicine at this link.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #13521 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/15796 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | the-pathology-of-drunkeness-or-the-effects-of-alcoholic-drinks-with-drawings-of-the-drunkards-stomach |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Albany, NY