02794cam a22003373u 4500 68414 UtSlPG 20260610134559.0 m cr n 260607r20221767utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RC Sutton, Daniel, 1735-1819 The tryal of Mr. Daniel Sutton, for the high crime of preserving the lives of His Majesty's liege subjects, by means of inoculation The trial of Mr. Daniel Sutton, for the high crime of preserving the lives of His Majesty's liege subjects, by means of inoculation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-06-27 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The tryal of Mr. Daniel Sutton, for the high crime of preserving the lives of…" is a historical account likely written in the mid-18th century. The book details the trial of Daniel Sutton, who faced accusations of safeguarding public health through the practice of inoculation. This publication serves to elaborate on the legal and social implications surrounding medical practices during a time of emerging scientific awareness and public skepticism towards novel medical methods. The trial narrative unfolds in a court setting where Sutton is accused of employing secret methods and medicines to inoculate patients, ultimately preserving their lives during a smallpox outbreak. The prosecution presents various witnesses, arguing that Sutton's practices were dangerous and unknown to regular medical practitioners. However, the defense counters with testimonies emphasizing Sutton’s impressive track record of success, as no patients died under his care following inoculation. The arguments revolve around the morality of the accusations, the legitimacy of inoculation as a medical practice, and the societal implications of prosecuting someone who might have saved lives. Ultimately, the trial culminates in Sutton’s acquittal, revealing the complexities surrounding medical ethics, public health, and legal accountability in that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: S. Bladon, 1767 Smallpox -- Vaccination -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800 Sutton, Daniel, 1735-1819 https://archive.org/details/b30788158/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68414 109228 109228