The Mysteries of Montreal: Being Recollections of a Female Physician by Ch. Führer

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Author Führer, Ch. (Charlotte), 1834-1907
Title The Mysteries of Montreal: Being Recollections of a Female Physician
Note Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Mysteries of Montreal: Being Recollections of a Female Physician" by Charlotte Führer is a memoir that likely dates back to the late 19th century. This work details the personal and professional experiences of the author, a female physician in Montreal, as she recounts various striking and astonishing events she witnessed throughout her three decades of practice. The book aims to shed light on the complexities of life in Montreal during that era, often focusing on women's issues, social challenges, and moral dilemmas. The opening of the book introduces us to the narrator's early life, beginning with her experiences as a governess in Hamburg and her subsequent marriage to Gustav Schroeder. As they migrate to America in search of prosperity without success, the narrator resolves to pursue a career as a physician, particularly in midwifery, determined to provide care that was typically reserved for male practitioners at the time. Upon her arrival in Montreal, she begins to establish herself professionally but is soon drawn into a series of compelling narratives involving her patients, including tales of love, deception, and societal judgment that illustrate the struggles and resilience of women in her community. By sharing these experiences, she not only seeks to document her practice but also to offer lessons on morality and the consequences of one's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Women physicians -- Fiction
Subject Montréal (Québec) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8443
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Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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