Publisher's Synopsis
Published in the late 1800s, this book provides a detailed history of Queen Charlotte's Lying-In Hospital in London, England, which was established to provide care for pregnant women and infants. The author, Thomas Ryan, was the hospital's secretary and offers a firsthand account of the hospital's evolution, from its founding in the 1700s to the present time. A fascinating look at the history of women's health and childbirth practices in England.
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