The Anatomist Dissected: or the man-midwife finely brought to bed. by Gulliver

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Author Gulliver, Lemuel (Surgeon)
Title The Anatomist Dissected: or the man-midwife finely brought to bed.
Being an examination of the conduct of Mr. St. Andre. Touching the late pretended rabbit-bearer; as it appears from his own narrative.
Note Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Anatomist Dissected: or the man-midwife finely brought to bed" by Gulliver is a satirical examination of a sensational incident in early 18th-century England, likely written in the early 1700s. This book is a scientific publication that aims to critique the gullibility surrounding a bizarre case involving a woman who purportedly gave birth to rabbits. Through a blend of humor and critical analysis, Gulliver addresses themes of ignorance in medical practice and the gullibility of the public concerning extraordinary claims. In this work, Gulliver critiques Mr. St. André, the surgeon who investigated the supposed rabbit births, detailing St. André's failure to recognize the absurdity of the situation. The narrative recounts how St. André was misled into believing in the legitimacy of the claim by a woman named Mary Toft, who allegedly delivered rabbits. Gulliver meticulously dissects St. André's reasoning and highlights his lack of discernment regarding anatomy and the signs of genuine childbirth. Throughout the book, Gulliver employs instances of absurdity and ignorance as tools to lampoon not only St. André but also the societal fascination with miraculous and preposterous events, ultimately exposing the dangers of such credulity within medical and scientific circles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RG: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics
Subject Obstetrics -- Early works to 1800
Subject Toft, Mary, 1703-1763
Subject St. André, Nathanael, 1680-1776
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EBook-No. 61044
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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