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... influence of the sun upon the surface of the body ; but the tinge pro- duced on the skin by exposure to a bright light , appears to have no connection with the permanent colour of the negro . Dr. Bostock states , that the blackest ...
... influence of the sun upon the surface of the body ; but the tinge pro- duced on the skin by exposure to a bright light , appears to have no connection with the permanent colour of the negro . Dr. Bostock states , that the blackest ...
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... influence of the vital forces . 15. These proximate elements are mostly formed from a combination of oxygen , carbon , hydrogen , and azote , and are divided into two classes , acids and oxyds ) 16. The acids found in the human system ...
... influence of the vital forces . 15. These proximate elements are mostly formed from a combination of oxygen , carbon , hydrogen , and azote , and are divided into two classes , acids and oxyds ) 16. The acids found in the human system ...
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... influences to which it is subjected ; in other words , there is a nice balance between the power of exertion and the capa- bility of resistance . A deer or a giraffe is never injured by any leap which their muscular powers enable them ...
... influences to which it is subjected ; in other words , there is a nice balance between the power of exertion and the capa- bility of resistance . A deer or a giraffe is never injured by any leap which their muscular powers enable them ...
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... influence the mental , and consequently the national character . This difference is generally attributed to the effects of temperament . 23. The bones of the cranium increase in extent , thick- ness , and weight , from the commencement ...
... influence the mental , and consequently the national character . This difference is generally attributed to the effects of temperament . 23. The bones of the cranium increase in extent , thick- ness , and weight , from the commencement ...
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... influence of these twenty - four joinings must be in giving elasticity to the whole column , and how much this must tend to the pro- tection of the brain . Indeed , were it not for the interposi- tion of this elastic material , every ...
... influence of these twenty - four joinings must be in giving elasticity to the whole column , and how much this must tend to the pro- tection of the brain . Indeed , were it not for the interposi- tion of this elastic material , every ...
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Page 164 - But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Page 164 - And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands ; and reach hither thy hand and thrust it into my side ; and be not faithless but believing.
Page 126 - God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked ; that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
Page 210 - CYRIACK, this three years day these eyes, though clear, To outward view, of blemish or of spot, Bereft of light, their seeing have forgot ; Nor to their idle orbs doth sight appear Of sun, or moon, or star, throughout the year, Or man, or woman. Yet I argue not Against Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope ; but still bear up and steer Right onward. What supports me, dost thou ask ? The conscience, Friend, to have lost them...
Page 335 - The days of our years are threescore years and ten; And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, Yet is their strength labour and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Page 238 - Therefore, the poet Did feign that Orpheus drew trees, stones, and floods Since nought so stockish, hard, and full of rage, But music for the time doth change his nature. The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils ; The motions of his spirit are dull as night, And his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted.
Page 15 - See dying vegetables life sustain, See life dissolving vegetate again : All forms that perish other forms supply, (By turns we catch the vital breath, and die) Like bubbles on the sea of matter borne They rise, they break, and to that sea return.
Page 150 - ... largely uncovered : or why, with hesitating and bewildered steps, his eyes are rapidly and wildly in search of something. In this we only perceive the intent application of his mind to the objects of his apprehensions, and its direct influence on the outward organs.
Page 128 - The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, and the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body.
Page 130 - That the brain is composed of as many particular organs as there are propensities, sentiments, and faculties, which differ essentially from each other.