Historical information

Published by George Allen & Unwin, Ltd., Ruskin House, Museum Street, London. There is no clue as to the owner of this book

Significance

This book provides a factual scientific account of sex and human reproduction as taught in the 1950's. It is particularly interesting to compare the expected conduct of young women in this era with the standards of today.

Physical description

A grey, hard covered text book with the title "Attaining Womanhood" in blue print on the front cover and "Attaining Womanhood George Corner" on the spine of the book
Written by George W. Corner M.D., Director, Dept. of Embryology, Carnegie institute of Washington

Inscriptions & markings

On the first page is the title "Attaining Womanhood" and below this "A Doctor Talks to Girls About Sex".
Written by George W. Corner, M.D. and an introduction by Dr. Eustace Chesser