A course of fifteen lectures on medical botany, denominated Thomson's new theory of medical practice : in which the various theories that have preceded it are reviewed and compared : delivered in Cincinnati, Ohio / by Samuel Robinson ; with introductory remarks by the proprietor.

  • Robinson, Samuel.
Date:
1830
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Credit: A course of fifteen lectures on medical botany, denominated Thomson's new theory of medical practice : in which the various theories that have preceded it are reviewed and compared : delivered in Cincinnati, Ohio / by Samuel Robinson ; with introductory remarks by the proprietor. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    C-OUR Hi! OF LECTlHKi. LECTURE I. INTRODUCTORY REMAiiKS. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, We have assembled on this evening, for the purpose of introducing a course of Lectures on Medical Botany, generally denominated Thomson's System of Medicine. I am well aware that the prejudices existing against it are numerous and strong; and so they have been against every new discovery, or inven- tion, since the beginning of the world. Since the day that Noah built the ark, and had to encounter the mockery and scorn of the antideluvian race, till the present hour, obliquy and proscription have as- sailed every new and untried experiment of man. This spirit forms one of the most unseemly traits in the human character. It indicates a state of mind, neither resting for success on the resources of its own power, nor relying on the superintending care of a just, a wise, and holy Providence. Be- cause we ourselves are not first in the discovery, or because it might militate against our interests, we would wish it buried ; yes ! no matter how useful or benevolent! we would wish it for ever buried in the cave of the Cyclopes.