The natural history of the human temperaments : their laws in relation to marriage, and the fatal consequences of their violation to progeny, with the indications of vigorous life and longevity : followed by a fugitive essay on the protection of society against crime / by W. Byrd Powell.

  • Powell, W. Byrd (William Byrd), 1799-1866.
Date:
1869
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Credit: The natural history of the human temperaments : their laws in relation to marriage, and the fatal consequences of their violation to progeny, with the indications of vigorous life and longevity : followed by a fugitive essay on the protection of society against crime / by W. Byrd Powell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    TO THE MEMORY OF Pi?of. WlIiMAll BYED WQWMMm, M. B. In appreciation of his many and valuable services TO Science and Humanity, this second edition of his NATURAL HISTORY OF THE HUMAN TEMPERAMENTS He was a careful student and close observer of nature, and to whatever department of Natural Science he turned his philosophical mind, he added new and valuable discoveries. JJV TEMPERAMENTAL SCIEJfCE he was not satisfied with the crude ideas of past centuries, but boldly struck out a new path, and, by the addition of many and important discoveries, enlarged and simplified the subject into a demonstrable and highly useful science. JJV CEREBRAL PHYSIOLOGY his discoveries and deductions entitle him to a place by the side of the most distinguished votaries of this department of Physiology. AS A MEDICAL PRACTITIOJfER, he was not blindly wedded to the learning of the schools, but ever mani- fested an enlightened and judicious progress. He was skilled in the various departments of Natural Science, and was ever ready and willing to impart his knowledge. He rejected mere theories and mental speculations, and drew his conclu- sions from facts alone; and his positions were always demonstrable. His life was unselfishly devoted to the discovery of truth. He was the advocate of trne freedom, and the friend of the oppressed. His talents were never directed to the purposes of selfish gain. He was true to his country and to his friends, and the ruling purpose of his life was to be useful to humanity.