Volume 1

An explanation of the real process of the 'spontaneous evolution of the foetus' ; With some remarks, intended to induce an inquiry, whether the practice of turning be not too generally had recourse to, in arm-presentations / By John C. Douglas.

  • Douglas, John C., 1777-1850.
Date:
1819
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: An explanation of the real process of the 'spontaneous evolution of the foetus' ; With some remarks, intended to induce an inquiry, whether the practice of turning be not too generally had recourse to, in arm-presentations / By John C. Douglas. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    • • • 111 Doctor Denman (since dead), although I had boldly controverted the reality of his theory of this process. * * * » For some judicious remarks, which he was so kind as to make on my pamphlet, I feel myself much obliged; and for the valuable in¬ formation long since set forth to the world in his numerous publications on midwifery, every individual ought to feel truly grateful. But— Doctor Denman was a man, the lustre of whose fame, whether we consider him in the light of a writer, a teacher, or a practitioner, can re¬ ceive no brilliancy from any applause which my pen could unfold. * His letter, to which I have alluded, begins thus : “ Dear Sir, “ I am much obliged by the favour you have done me, in sending your pamphlet, explaining with much ingenuity the evolu¬ tion of the foetus, a subject of considerable importance in midwifery ; and I should sooner b 2