Found in this volume is the history of circumcision, moral & practical reasons for its performance, with a history of eunuchism, hermaphrodism, etc. and of the different operations practiced upon the prepuce. It represents No. 11 in the Physicians' & Students' Ready Reference Series. Sample contents: antiquity of circumcision; theories as to the origins of circumcision; attempts to abolish circumcision; infibulation, muzzling & other curious practices.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.