J.J. Viceroy

J. J VIRREY.
"Natural History of the Human Genus. Enlarged and entirely recast". 3 volumes.
Printer: Antonio Bergues de las Casas. Barcelona, 1835.
It has illuminated engravings.
In good condition with light rust stains.
Presents the printer's signature.
Measurements: 22 x 15 x 2,5 cm (x3).
Although it is not possible to find much information about the author of this work, the title page of the book indicates that he was a doctor of medicine from the Faculty of Paris, a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine and professor of Natural History at the Royal Athenaeum of Paris. The work is translated by Antonio Bergnes de las Casas (Barcelona, 1801- 1879), Spanish philologist, Hellenist and editor, rector of the University of Barcelona. In this set of three volumes J.J. Virrey makes a study on the questions of the human genus, dealing with topics such as anatomy or even the system of castes and races.