The works of Aristotle, the famous philosopher : containing his complete master-piece and family physician, his experienced midwife, his book of problems, and remarks on physiognomy : to the original work is added, an essay on marriage, its duties and enjoyments.
- Aristotle, pseud.
- Date:
- [1870?]
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: The works of Aristotle, the famous philosopher : containing his complete master-piece and family physician, his experienced midwife, his book of problems, and remarks on physiognomy : to the original work is added, an essay on marriage, its duties and enjoyments. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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