Encephalology; or, A very brief sketch of dr. Hirnschädel's ologies of the cranion and phren perfected by the rationals |
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... brains were gradually administered , and swallowed ; joy and animation were for the first time depicted on the countenance of the infant ; and , after his exulting mother had wiped his mouth and kissed him , he fell into a sound sleep ...
... brains were gradually administered , and swallowed ; joy and animation were for the first time depicted on the countenance of the infant ; and , after his exulting mother had wiped his mouth and kissed him , he fell into a sound sleep ...
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... brains , now caused them to be heated on the fire ; and they were devoured with the same avidity , and the same delight , as on the preceding day . It was now determined to proceed with this new food , at least for a series of days ...
... brains , now caused them to be heated on the fire ; and they were devoured with the same avidity , and the same delight , as on the preceding day . It was now determined to proceed with this new food , at least for a series of days ...
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... brains of calves , but extended to those of all the animals , whether domestic or feræ naturæ , which supplied his own table ; and even , that a manifest satisfaction was excited in the infant by the very variety . This discovery ...
... brains of calves , but extended to those of all the animals , whether domestic or feræ naturæ , which supplied his own table ; and even , that a manifest satisfaction was excited in the infant by the very variety . This discovery ...
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... with a constant supply of brains , of sorts , and with a head unembarrassed with any coverture , natural or artificia ' , Ernst advanced in a childhood of health and happiness , the delight and darling of all his family 14 ENCEPHALOLOGY .
... with a constant supply of brains , of sorts , and with a head unembarrassed with any coverture , natural or artificia ' , Ernst advanced in a childhood of health and happiness , the delight and darling of all his family 14 ENCEPHALOLOGY .
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... brain in its natural state and position . If there was only a single subject , he contented himself with this partial inspection ; and restoring the portion of the bone , and firmly tying up the whole with a strong twine , he gave it ...
... brain in its natural state and position . If there was only a single subject , he contented himself with this partial inspection ; and restoring the portion of the bone , and firmly tying up the whole with a strong twine , he gave it ...
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Page 140 - A strange fish ! Were I in England now, (as once I was,) and had but this fish painted, not a holiday fool there but would give a piece of silver : there would this monster make a man ; any strange beast there makes a man...
Page 140 - A strange fish! Were I in England now, as once I was, and had but this fish painted, not a holiday fool there but would give a piece of silver. There would this monster make a man. Any strange beast there makes a man. When they will not give a doit to relieve a lame beggar, they will lay out ten to see a dead Indian.
Page 70 - Nil admirari prope res est una, Numici, solaque quae possit facere et servare beatum.
Page 61 - Perhaps in this neglected spot is laid Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire; Hands, that the rod of empire might have sway'd, Or wak'd to ecstasy the living lyre.
Page 104 - ... induction are the following : 1st, That the brain is the material instrument, by means of which the mind carries on intercourse with the external world. 2d, That the brain is an aggregate of parts, each of which has a special and determinate function. 3d, That the form of the brain can be ascertained by inspecting the cranium ; and that the functions of the several parts may be determined by comparing their size with the power of manifesting the mental Faculties.