Memoir of William Gordon, M.D., F.L.S. ... / by Newman Hall.

  • Hall, Newman, 1816-1902.
Date:
1861
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Credit: Memoir of William Gordon, M.D., F.L.S. ... / by Newman Hall. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    lilOGKAPHICAL SKETCH. Eeneath the venerable ruins of the far-famed abbey of Foimtains, majestic even in decay, sur- rounded by the loveliest scenery, and embosomed in. the luxuriant foliage of stately forest trees, stands the large ancient mansion called Fountains’ Hall, in which the subject of this memoir was born, on the 2nd of August, 1801-. From his parents, who were both possessed of superior intelligence, he early imbibed that love for study which distinguished him thi-ough the whole of life. He acquired the rudi- ments of learning at the grammar school of the adjacent city of llipon, where the amiability of his disposition, combined with his extraordinary mental abilities, commanded the love and respect of his schoolfellows. Though so young, he often would sit up till one or two o’clock in the morning, pursuing his favourite classical studies. After leaving school, he was articled to a general practitioner at Otley, and there, as he continued through life, was the friend of the poor. His unaffected interest in their afflictions has left an impression too deep for time to wear away; so that, notwithstanding the changes which occur during so long a period, there