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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Text in French. Octavo in paper wraps. B&W illustrations. Condition: spine splitting with some page gatherings separating; some chipping to corners of paper wraps; pages tanned; else a fair, but complete copy that is unread as most pages are uncut. Pages: xvi, 388 plus 8 pages of publisher's ads.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the diverse experiences of childbirth and the cultural practices surrounding it in pre-industrial societies. The author analyzes the accounts of explorers, missionaries, and anthropologists to provide a comprehensive overview of how different cultures have approached pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. The book examines the role of midwives and other traditional birth attendants, the use of herbal remedies and rituals, and the beliefs and superstitions associated with childbirth. By comparing these practices to modern obstetrical practices, the author sheds light on the evolution of childbirth customs and the enduring significance of cultural traditions in shaping this universal human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

P., Baillière et fils, 1886. In 8 broché, XVI-388 pp. + 8 pp.