Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
The breath of life; or mal-respiration, and its effects upon the enjoyments and life of man.
Publication Details
New York: John Wiley, 1861 CE.
Catlin, the famous American artist, was the first in America to call attention to the bad effects of mouth-breathing. He based his book on observations of native American practices, and illustrated his book with humorous sketches. Digital facsimile from the Medical Heritage Library, Internet Archive, at this link.
Facet Tags
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #3267 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/3961 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | the-breath-of-life-or-malrespiration-and-its-effects-upon-the-enjoyments-and-life-of-man |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York