RT Journal
T1 FRançois mauriceau (1637-1709) parisian accoucheur
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1969
FD December 8
VO 210
IS 10
SP 1916
OP 1917
DO 10.1001/jama.1969.03160360062018
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1969.03160360062018
AB Gentlemen,Wanting a firm and solid Prop for the weakness of my Conceptions, I will imitate the generality of Authors, who choose the protection of some credible Persons, under whose Names to publish their Works to the World: But I'le not follow the custom of those who dedicate them for the most part to Persons wholly ignorant of the Matter treated on, from no other Inducement but a mercenary Recompence. This (Gentlemen) obligeth me to address my self to you (as to the only fit Judges of it) and to offer you the first Fruits of my Labours, which might run the hazard of being gnawed by the Worm of Envy, if not put into your hands to protect. I offer it you, in acknowledgement of the Honour you did me, when some time since you received me into your famous Company; and to acquit my self of the Obligation