A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery.

  • John Leake
Date:
1782
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Credit: A lecture introductory to the theory and practice of midwifery. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    I have now examined mod of your Remarks, yet I confefs that fome of them are abfolutely unanfwerable •,—thofe, Sir, alone are they which are utterly unintelligible j and to conclude, if I am not midaken, as you were, when in fpeaking of the Forceps, you mif~ took the Child’s Head for their Centre of Motion, all your Views centre in yourfelf; though even that part of your defign you have executed but very indifferently, for your Style is clurnfy, affam * ing, and pedantic; your Objections are frivolous and unfairly urged, and your Affertions, though pofitive, and highly expref- five of felf-importance, are unfupported by reafoning and matter of faCt.—In a word, confidering the air of exultation with which you fet out, it may be faid with great juftice and truth, that the whole of your performance is moji pompoujly poor indeed. You tell us, that you pay great regard to Dr. Leake's Abilities ; I wifli I could with a fafe confcience fay as much for you ; for if I was difpofed to compliment you on your abilities, your candour mud: differ; and if I had an opinion of your candour, it mud neceflarily be at the expence of your Abilities. Thus, Sir, you have fhot your lilliputian Arrows and wounded nothing but Air; when you can fpare a little more of your precious time to advance any thing further on this fubjeCt for the public goody I fhall not be wanting in giving it due Attention. FINIS.