Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026

The origin of life: A popular treatise on the philosophy and physiology of reproduction, in plants and animals, including the details of human generation with a full description of the male and female organs. Illustrated by fine colored engravings on stone.

Publication Details

New York: Nafis & Cornish, 1845 CE.

Digital facsimile of the 20th edition from Google Books at this link.

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Entry Number	#13761
Permanent Link	https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/16046
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Publication place: New York