Note 167 — OF THE PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
Reading edition
The writings of Portal, Gériel, Laborie, Parmentier, Alibert, Dupuytren, Cadet de Vaux, and Hallé, contain ample illustrations of this subject. The reader is also particularly directed to an Essay by Dr. Gerand, entitled “Essai sur la suppression des Fosses d’Aisances. Paris, 1786.” See also Dictionnaire de Police—Art. “Latrine.”