Dickens, Miscellanies, and Classical Traditions of Satire

Classical Asian Religions and Traditions

The word spirit with a small "s", has many meanings. It may mean 1) one of the elements in man which is considered as separable from the flesh and animating the body; or, 2)a person, from the moral, emotional or-intellectual point of view; or, 3) a person's disposition, permanent or temporary mental attitude, or, predominance of the spirit over the flesh especially as manifested in courage, ene...

Medical Miscellanies

Medical Miscellanies

Atk Experiment. The carotid artery of a very small dog was opened in the middle of the neck; the blood rushed impetuously to the distance of several feet. In two minutes, the strength of the animal sunk, nor did it ever recover vigour. The motions of the heart though feeble, were regular; the breathing was hurried, and somewhat irregular. For a considerable time before death, the body was alter...

Medical Miscellanies

Medical Miscellanies