Historical Bibliography Updated: March 25, 2020
An essay towards a complete new system of midwifery, theoretical and practical.
Publication Details
London: J. Hodges, 1751 CE.
Burton was the first to suggest that puerperal fever is contagious, and the first to give a detailed discussion of Caesarean section. Laurence Steme satirized him as “Dr. Slop” in The life and opinions of Tristram Shandy, gentleman. This work includes illustrations by the painter George Stubbs.
Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #6268 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/7976 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | an-essay-towards-a-complete-new-system-of-midwifery-theoretical-and-practical |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London