Dr Albert Tracy Leffingwell

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Dr Albert Tracy Leffingwell

Birth
Aurora, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Death
1 Sep 1916 (aged 71)
Aurora, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Burial
Aurora, Cayuga County, New York, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.7538843, Longitude: -76.6995398
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Article on his death: "New York Times", September 2, 1916 - Page 16

M.D.

President of the American Humane Association.

Famous author. Among his books are:
- "Vivisection", 1889
- "Illegitimacy, and the Influence of Seasons upon Conduct", 1892
- "Rambles Through Japan Without a Guide", 1892
- "The Vivisection Question", 1901
- "American Meat: Its Methods of Production and Influence on Public Health", 1910

He traveled extensively in Japan, India, Egypt, Palestine, and Spain.

An advocate of vivisection reform, to minimize cruelty to animals during scientific experimentation.

Concerned with meat safety, he wanted to prevent cancerous animals from the food chain, believing that it increased the incidence of cancer in humans,
Article on his death: "New York Times", September 2, 1916 - Page 16

M.D.

President of the American Humane Association.

Famous author. Among his books are:
- "Vivisection", 1889
- "Illegitimacy, and the Influence of Seasons upon Conduct", 1892
- "Rambles Through Japan Without a Guide", 1892
- "The Vivisection Question", 1901
- "American Meat: Its Methods of Production and Influence on Public Health", 1910

He traveled extensively in Japan, India, Egypt, Palestine, and Spain.

An advocate of vivisection reform, to minimize cruelty to animals during scientific experimentation.

Concerned with meat safety, he wanted to prevent cancerous animals from the food chain, believing that it increased the incidence of cancer in humans,