Hunter, William 1718-1783 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On the Uncertainty of the Signs of Murder in the Case of Bastard Children" by William Hunter, M.D. F.R.S. is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century, specifically around the year 1818. This work delves into the complexities surrounding accusations of infanticide against mothers of illegitimate children. Hunter seeks to illuminate the psychological and social pressures faced by these women and argues for a more nuanced understanding of the circumstances leading to such tragic outcomes. In this text, Hunter presents a thorough examination of the situation surrounding mothers accused of murdering their newborns. He highlights the myriad of factors that contribute to these cases, emphasizing the despair and shame that many women experience upon facing unplanned pregnancies. Through various examples, he illustrates instances where women, overwhelmed by their circumstances, may inadvertently lead to the death of their child without malicious intent. Hunter contends that societal pressures and the fear of disgrace can lead to irrational behaviors, ultimately advocating for compassion and understanding in the pursuit of justice for these often-misunderstood women. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-10-11 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Infanticide Illegitimacy HV Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26870 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26870 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133620.0 26870