Why not? A book for every woman

Name: Why not? A book for every woman
Author: Horatio Robinson Storer

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The author presents a medical appeal to women about induced abortion, examining its legal and moral framing, the physiological dangers to immediate and long-term female health, and the prevalence of forced miscarriages. The essay surveys physicians' past roles in promoting or preventing the practice, defines intentional abortion when not required to save the mother's life, catalogs common excuses offered to justify the act, and recommends public and private alternatives and preventive measures. An appendix of correspondence supplements the clinical observations and reinforces the proposed remedies.

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Horatio Robinson Storer

Horatio Robinson Storer was an American physician and author known for his contributions to discussions on social issues in the 19th century. He wrote extensively on topics related to reproductive health and ethics, with notable works including "On Criminal Abortion in America," which addressed the legal and moral implications of abortion practices of his time. Storer's writings aimed to educate both men and women, as seen in his books "Is it I? A book for every man" and "Why not? A book for every woman." His work reflects the evolving attitudes towards gender and health in American society.