A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery : including the history of that science; with a view of its several branches, and the proper means of attaining a perfect knowledge of the whole. Also animadversions on the qualification and deportment of an accoucheur: publicly delivered at his theatre, in Craven-Street, London. By John Leake, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Pysicians, And Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leake, John, 1729-1792.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Obstetrics--Early works to 1800.

Obstetrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([1],iv,[1],60,22,[1],22-35,[1]p.,plate ) ill. ;

Edition:

Fourth edition corrected, with additions.

Other Title:

Lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery

Place of Publication:

[London] : Printed for R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster Row, London, M,DCC,LXXXII. [1782]

Notes:

Includes: 'Syllabus of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery', with a special titlepage, 22p. second group; and 'Description and use of the new forceps with three blades', pp.[21]-35 at end.

With a half-title.

Reproduction of original from John Rylands University Library of Manchester.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N10399.

OCLC:

642108509