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The Midwives Book

- or The Whole Art of Midwifery Discovered

About The Midwives Book

When the midwife Jane Sharp wrote the Midwives Book in 1671, she became the first British woman to publish a midwifery manual. Drawing on works by her male contemporaries, and weaving together medical information and lively anecdotes, she produced a book that is instructive, accessible, witty, and constantly surprising.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780195086539
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 368
  • Published:
  • September 30, 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 146x218x30 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 620 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 19, 2024

Description of The Midwives Book

When the midwife Jane Sharp wrote the Midwives Book in 1671, she became the first British woman to publish a midwifery manual. Drawing on works by her male contemporaries, and weaving together medical information and lively anecdotes, she produced a book that is instructive, accessible, witty, and constantly surprising.

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