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9 the uses of the several parts, their modes of action, and the purposes that they were destined to answer in the animal ceconomy, were quite overlooked, or not enquired into; and, consequently, not a ray of what is properly called phystological knowledge, could yet have been imparted to the mind. Yet, notwithstanding the want of these essential requisites, the surgical practice recommended by this great man is, m many instances, deserving of the most respectful attention, even at this day. The advantages which he derived from living in a free country, inhabited by the most brave, the most learned, and the most elegant people in the world, were, no doubt, very great; and the effects are visible in his works.

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