Bechamp or Pasteur? A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology

180, Westville, Natal, South Africa : Essence of Health Publications , 1976. Scarce earlier edition of this pivotal work in the battle of theories concerning blood and biology. Stated adjacent to title page: "First Published: 1923; Second Edition: 1932; Third Edition (Revised): 1947; This Edition: 1976." Blue and white wraps with red and black titles, moderate shelf, corner, edge wear, rub. Rare near very good original edition. Pages very good; no writing. Publisher's label placed over original: "Custodian Publishing Co., Fremont, Ca." String-bind intact, square; unique for a softcover to utilize a bind of string for text block. Back wrap features summary advert for: "Hatha Yoga: The Vibrant Science of Life - by Morris Krok" available from Essence of Health Publications. Good example with very good leaves. Extended title page detail: "Bechamp or Pasteur? A Lost Chapter in the History of Biology by E. Douglas Hume. Founded upon MS. by Montague R. Leverson, M.D. (Baltimore), M.A., Ph.D with a foreword by S. Judd Lewis, D.Sc., F.I.G." "Truth will come to light" - Shakespeare. Features preface from Hume dated July, 1922; Notes for both the Second and Third Editions; and, a Preface from S. Judd Lewis. This volume includes aspects gleaned during World War II. Contents include: "I. Introductory - Antoine Bechamp; Part One: The Mystery of Fermentation - II. A Babel of Theories; III. Pasteur's Memoirs of 1857; IV. Bechamp's Beacon Experiment; V. Claims and Contradictions; VI. The Soluble Ferment; VII. Rival Theories and Workers; Part Two: The Microzymas - VIII. The 'Little Bodies'; IX. Diseases of Silk-Worms; X. Laboratory Experiments; XI. Nature's Experiments; XII. A Plagiarism Frustrated; XIII. Microzymas in General; XIV. Modern Confirmations of Bechamp; Part Three: The Cult of the Microbe - XV. The Origin of 'Preventive Medicine'; XVI. The International Medical Congress and some Pasteurian Fiascos; XVII. Hydrophobia; XVIII. A Few Examples of the Cult in Theory and in Practice; XIX. Some Lessons of World War I and a few Reflections on World War II; XX. The Writing on the Wall; XXI. Valedictory: Pasteur and Bechamp; and, an Index." From cover: "All those interested in the Healing Arts should study Bechamp's teachings on Microzyma - the Primal Units of Life, or Minute Ferments which alter into, living cells or, bacteria if there is morbid material to be consumed. This work uncovers a Lost Chapter in the History of Biology, and in so doing proves the incorrectness of the Germ theory and Immunization (innoculation, vaccination) Campaigns." Presented here is E. Douglas Hume's study of the ongoing gulf between the germ theory long established for control and profit as opposed to the terrain theory of healthy tissue and blood derived from nutrients available in the natural world. Do germs or unhealthy bodily terrains, more so lead to dis-ease? All who wish to understand the history of the germ theory of disease must read this 'lost chapter in the history of biology', and learn what the germ actually is and is not. "Germs" are always present but mostly only become an issue in toxic or unhealthy biological terrain or systems. Perhaps the most important fact of this remarkable book is the absence of adverse direct criticism following its publication. The bacteriologists have few or no answers so were rather silent on the subject. This epoch-making study and comparison exposes Louis Pasteur as the original purveyor of "germs" who plagiarized and twisted Antoine Bechamp's discoveries and beliefs. Most of the medical establishment and health status quo adopted the theory of germs for their benefit and not yours. Includes a detailed nine-page index and a list of Bechamps works over three pages. Printed and Made in South Africa. 263 pages. Insured post.. Third Edition. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.