The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus

Item

Open book, showing text on the left and a black-and-white anatomical drawing of a human baby in the uterus.
Title
The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus
Description
The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus was created by the 18th-century British physician and medical writer, William Hunter—who is recognized for his work to formalize the field of obstetrics as a branch of medicine. This book is an anatomical atlas of pregnancy and fetal health. Hunter pairs engravings of pregnant bodies with descriptions in English and Latin. This edition contains limited notes or alterations by the publisher, with editor’s notes included in an attached booklet.
Creator
Hunter, William, 1718-1783
Date
1774 [original text published]
1980 [facsimile published]
Format
25.4cm x 33.7cm x 1.9cm
Identifier
f RG520 .H86 1980
Publisher
Leslie B. Adams, Jr.; Classics of Medicine Library (Birmingham, AL)
Type
Book
Original Format
Book
Tag
18th-century physicians
18th-century texts
British physicians
Facsimiles
Site pages
18th Century Books