Author: NAPHEYS, GEORGE H.; HOLBROOK, M.L.
Title: The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife, and Mother, to Which Is Added Parturition without Pain
Description: Toronto: The Hunter-Rose Company, Limited, 1889. Reprint. Hardcover. "Treats in detail three particular phases of woman's life: maidenhood, matrimony and maternity. Discusses puberty, its dangers, hygiene, and love from a medical standpoint. Valuable advice is given on the marriage of cousins, on the effects of marriage on woman and man, on 'choosing a husband,' on 'the engagement,' on the right time of the year to marry, on the wedding tour, and on many kindred topics. The physiology of the marriage relation is then considered. Includes some salutary hints on the 'wedding night, and much, much more." - paraphrased from Synopsis. Chapters include: Introductory; The Maiden - Puberty; Love; The Wife; Pregnancy; Confinement; The Mother; The Single Life; The Change of Life; Parturition Without Pain; plus footnotes and index. Undated but appears to be circa 1889. Foxing, soiling and moisture marks to first and last few pages. p. [17]-382, [7] testimonials. Binding intact. Above-average wear to publisher's pale green textured cloth. Not pretty but a sound vintage copy of this fascinating treatise.; 12mo. Fair .

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