Lecture on the necessity of the study of physiology : delivered before the American Institute of Instruction at Hartford, August 22, 1845 / by Edward Jarvis.

  • Jarvis, Edward, 1803-1884.
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1845
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Credit: Lecture on the necessity of the study of physiology : delivered before the American Institute of Instruction at Hartford, August 22, 1845 / by Edward Jarvis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    As early as possible after learning to read and write, the child is tanght geography, arithmetic and grammar. He may travel, he may read history, or the newspaper; he may be engaged in commerce ; he must therefore know of his own and foreign lands, their situation, their people, and their productions; and therefore he studies geography. He may hold converse with his fellows by his tongue or his pen, and it is desirable that he should convey his ideas in correct language. He must, therefore, study grammar. He may buy or sell, he may be a trader, an ac- countant, at any rate a calculator. He, therefore, studies arithmetic. These three, or these five, are deemed essential; their usefulness is beyond chance. No one is ready for life without them, so that in the present day, in New-England, scarcely is a parent found so igno- rant, or faithless, or a master so selfish and niggardly, as to refuse a child or an apprentice an opportunity to become acquainted with them. Many aspire beyond these, and crave more knowl- edge. They wish to meet other chances, and pre- pare for greater responsibilities of life. They aim to discipline their minds, to bring forth powers which can be applied to the varied objects, that may pre- sent themselves. They have a natural and a laudable desire to make themselves useful and acceptable to their fellows, to become agreeable members of society. They wish to understand the natural laws of motion,