A detection of the fallacy of Dr. Hull's defence of the Cesarean operation.

  • Simmons, W. (William), 1762-1830
Date:
[1799?]
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Credit: A detection of the fallacy of Dr. Hull's defence of the Cesarean operation. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    contempt of life which such doctrines imply, should lead him to suppose it impossible for a professional man to write a pamphlet, with the view of preventing, as far as his influence might extend, the revival of an operation which has proved so fatal to his countrywomen. The revival! I beg the Dr's. pardon for repeating a word, the use of which had before drawn on me his indignant reprehension ; and I am ready to acknowledge that the word revival has no relation, and ought never to be applied to any case of the Caesarean operation. To the Public at large, eer to those who are called upon to witness the severe suffer- ings incident to the other sex, in which, I must acknowledge that I feel an interest, and a sym- pathy, that the circumstances of my own can- not produce, the motives which I have assigned for my conduct will appear natural, and honour- able, and just. Let Dr. Hull, in a cold and mean spirit of professional jealousy, regard the conduct issuing from these motives, as an evi- dence of rivalry, with a man equally unknown to me and the Public ; I will never condescend to apply the language of apology toit, but shall fee] myself bound to defend the sex, whenever occasion may require it, against professional