The book "Treatise on the crime of onanism, illustrated by various cases, together with the method of cure" was written by Samuel Auguste David Tissot. In this work, the author examines the problem of onanism from different perspectives, considering the psychological, physiological and moral aspects of this issue. The basis of the book is the author's belief in the harmfulness of onanism for human health and psyche, as well as its influence on the moral state of the individual. The author gives examples of clinical cases from his own practice, investigating their consequences and methods of treatment. This book is notable for its detailed treatment of the subject and information that may be useful for understanding the problems of onanism in a historical context.