Böcker av Sydney Whiting

This satirical account of the digestive system, told from the perspective of the stomach itself, is a witty and entertaining look at a subject that is often taken for granted. Written by British author Sydney Whiting in the mid-19th century, the book offers humorous anecdotes and observations about the various foods and drinks that pass through the stomach and their effects on the body. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the lighter side of human anatomy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this unique autobiography, a stomach tells its own story. From its early days consuming milk to its later struggles with indigestion, the stomach takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery. With notes by a Minister of the Interior, this book provides a fascinating look at the intersection of human anatomy and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Mémoires d'un estomac écrits sur lui-même... Traduit de l'anglais... par le Dr Gros: écrits par lui-même, pour le bénéfice de tous ceux qui mangent et qui lisent, et édités par un ministre de l'intérieur / Sydney Whiting; trad. de l'anglais sur la huitième éd. rev. et augm. par le Dr Gros, ...Date de l'édition originale: 1874Sujet de l'ouvrage: Estomac -- Ouvrages humoristiquesTitre original: Memoirs of a stomach: written by himself, that all who eat may readLe présent ouvrage s'inscrit dans une politique de conservation patrimoniale des ouvrages de la littérature Française mise en place avec la BNF.HACHETTE LIVRE et la BNF proposent ainsi un catalogue de titres indisponibles, la BNF ayant numérisé ces oeuvres et HACHETTE LIVRE les imprimant à la demande.Certains de ces ouvrages reflètent des courants de pensée caractéristiques de leur époque, mais qui seraient aujourd'hui jugés condamnables.Ils n'en appartiennent pas moins à l'histoire des idées en France et sont susceptibles de présenter un intérêt scientifique ou historique.Le sens de notre démarche éditoriale consiste ainsi à permettre l'accès à ces oeuvres sans pour autant que nous en cautionnions en aucune façon le contenu.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr