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On the fœtus in utero as inoculating the maternal with the peculariarities of the paternal organism, and on mental stakes in either parent as influencing the nutrition and development of the offspring

Pages
27
Published
1850
Language
English

Synopsis

This academic treatise explores the intriguing concept of how a fetus might transmit paternal characteristics to the mother during gestation. It also investigates the influence of parental mental states on the nutrition and overall development of their offspring. The work delves into early theories surrounding heredity and prenatal influences.

About the author

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Harvey, Alexander

Alexander Harvey is the author behind Bodies of the Dead and Other Great American Ghost Stories. He's a writer who knows his way around a good scare, specializing in the eerie and the supernatural. If you're looking for classic American ghost tales, his work is a solid place to start.