Elements of health, and principles of female hygieneLindsay and Blakiston, 1852 - 436 páginas |
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Informação bibliográfica
| Título | Elements of health, and principles of female hygiene |
| Autor | Edward John Tilt |
| Editora | Lindsay and Blakiston, 1852 |
| Número de páginas | 436 páginas |
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