The throat and its functions in swallowing, breathing and the production of the voice. ... illus.

  • Elsberg, Louis, 1836-1885.
Date:
1880
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Credit: The throat and its functions in swallowing, breathing and the production of the voice. ... illus. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    A LECTURE. Ladies and Gentlemen :—Many of you know, but most of you probably do not know, that the Academy of Sciences, under whose auspices we are here assembled, is one of the oldest scientific societies among us. Under the name of Lyceum of Natural History, it has existed since the early part of this century, and for over fifty years has been pub- lishing from time to time its annals, to record as was said in an old advertisement, new and valuable facts in natural history, and to advance the public good by the diffusion of useful knowledge. About three years ago, the Lyceum, like a young lady on getting married, changed its name, to increase its sphere of action and usefulness. Last year, the Academy, recognizing that a knowledge of the advances of science should not be limited to the narrow circle of its own votaries, established a course of popular scientific lectures, three of which were deliv- ered in this hall. The object of this course was announced to be : To awaken and diffuse an interest in science among the community at large, and to make the work of the Academy more widely known, and its claim to public sympathy and sup- port more highly appreciated. In furtherance of the same object, the Academy has now been enabled to arrange for six lectures, the first of which was