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PLACE, Francis (1771 – 1854)

PLACE, Francis (1771 – 1854)

1771 – 1854

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1822

#1696.1

Illustrations and proofs of the principle of population including an examination of the proposed remedies of Mr. Malthus, and a reply to the objections of Mr. Godwin and others.

PLACE, Francis (1771 – 1854)
PLACE, Francis (1771 – 1854)

Place was the first important proponent of birth control in any English speaking country. The above work openly advocates contraception, though without indicating how it was to be achieved. Reprinted with additional m…