A Historical Sketch of the Lying-In Hospital in St. Petersburg: Since Its Foundation (1893) is a book written by H. Tarnowsky. The book provides a detailed historical account of the Lying-In Hospital in St. Petersburg, Russia, from its establishment to the time of writing. The hospital was founded in the early 18th century to provide care for pregnant women and their newborns. The author describes the hospital's early years, including its establishment,...