American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-09-15
THE MARRIED yVOMAN'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION.

BY DIX. a. M. MAURlCEAU,
PROFESSOR or DISEASES OF WOMEN.
One Hundredth Edition (5Oo, OoO) Is mo. PIP. 900
On line paper, extra binding, $l.00.
A standard work of established reputation,
found casscd in the catalogues of the great trade
sales in New Y ork, Philadelphia, and other cit
les, and sold by the principal booksellers in the
United States 1t was first published i'll lS47,
since which time
.DtOe NunDre0 ThouSa,J COPIES
have been sold, Of which there were upwards of
One Hundred Thousand sent by Mail,
attesting the high estimation in which it is held
as a reliable popular Medical
BOOK FOR EVERY FEMALE,
the author having devoted his exclusive attention
to the treatment of complaints peculiar to fe-
males, IN respect to which he is yearly consulted
by thousands, both in person and by letter.
here every woman can discover, by compar-
ing her own symptoms with those described, the
nature, character, causes of, and the proper
remedies for, her complaints.
The wife about becoming mother, has often
need of instruction and advice of the utmost i'm
portanoe to her future health, in respect to which
her constituencies forbids consulting a medical
gentleman, will find such instruction and advice
and also explain many symptoms which other
wise would occasion anxiety or alarm, as all the
pcculiarities incident to her situation are des-
cribed.
How many are suffering from distractions or
Irregularities peculiar to the female system,
which undermine the health, the effects OF which
they are ignorant, and for which their delicacy
forbids seeking medical advice Many suffer
from prolapsis Meri Calling Of the womb), or
from Gu7r aibuS weakness, debility, &c). Many
arc in constant agony for many months proceed.
ing confinement Many have difficult if not dan.
gorous deliveries, and slow and uncertain re-
coyeries. Some whose lives are hasarded dur
ing such time, will each find in it's pages the
means Of prevention, amoioration and relief
1t is Of course impractcable to convey fally
the various subjects treated OF, as they are of
nature strictly intended for the married or those
contemplating marriage.
In consequence Of the universal popularity Of
the work as evidenced by its extraordinary sale,
various mpostivns have been attempted, as well
on booksellers as on the public, by i'm itatons of
title page, spurious editions, and surreptitous
infrngements Of copyright, and other devices
and receptions, il has been found necessary,
there, TO
CAUTION THE PUBLIC
10 buy no book unless the words cdr. A, M.
MAURtcEAU, 1919 Liberty street, N. Y.' is on
land the entry in the Clerks Office on the back
of) the title pagoj and buy only of respectable
and honorable dealers, or send by mail, and adj
dress DR.. A. M. Mhuricoau.
III Upon receipt Of ONE DOLLAR, "TIIE
MARRIED WOMAN's PRIVATE MEDICAL
COMPANIoN'' is sent (mdiied trce) TO any part
OF the United States, the Cnnadas and b rtish
PROVINCES. All letters must be postpaid, and
addressed 20 DR.. A. NJ. MAUR1CEAU, box 1894,
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efty street, EowsYork.
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