Outlines of anatomy & physiology : illustrated by a new dissected plate of the human organization, and by separate views designed either to convey a general knowledge of these subjects in itself, or as a key for explaining larger and more complete works : with a portrait of the author / by Frederick Hollick.

  • Hollick, Frederick, 1818-1900.
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[1846]
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Credit: Outlines of anatomy & physiology : illustrated by a new dissected plate of the human organization, and by separate views designed either to convey a general knowledge of these subjects in itself, or as a key for explaining larger and more complete works : with a portrait of the author / by Frederick Hollick. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Room of the Museum, Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, 1844, George G. West, Esq., was called to the Chair, and Samuel VV. Black appointed Secretary. Resolved, That we have listened with unfeigned pleasure and interest to the Course of Lectures delivered by Dr. Hollick, and now brought to a close, and that we deem it an act of justice to him and the community, to express our entire con- fidence in his character, ability, and the manner of illustrating his subject, which, to use the words of a daily journal, < is couched in such delicate as well as perspicuous- language, that the most fastidious could find no fault, nor the idlest curiosity go away uninformed.' Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to tender to Dr. H. the thanks of the Class for his courtesy to the mem- bers in affording them every facility for obtaining informa- tion upon the subject of his Lectures, and that he be requested to repeat the Course at the earliest period consistent with his other engagements. Published in all the Philadelphia daily papers of December 14, 1844, and signed by one hundred and forty of the most re- spectable and influential inhabitants. (See similar ' Resolutions, with over two hundred names at- tached, in the Philadelphia daily papers of March 9, 1S44 ; also of March 16; and on several other occasions.) From the Philadelphia Daily Papers, Feb. 21, 1S45. At a meeting of the Ladies composing Dr. Hollick's Class, held on Wednesday afternoon, February 19th, in the Lecture Room of the Museum, the following resolutions were unani- mously adopted, and ordered to be published in one or more of the city papers : Resolved, That we have listened with great pleasure and interest to Dr. Hollick's Lectures, and are happy to add our testimony to the many already recorded in behalf of such lectures : and regarding Dr. Hollick as a benefactor of his race, and especially of our sex, we cordially wish for him abundant success, and ample reward in the consciousness of doing good. Resolved, That we will exert ourselves to induce our female friends and acquaintances to avail themselves of the great and rare privilege of obtaining the valuable instruction imparted in these lectures in so chaste and dignified a manner. Signed on behalf of the meeting by SUSAN WOOD, President. SARAH WEBB, Secretary. {£r With over 50 names attached thereto. From the Philadelphia Ledger, March 7, 1846. A CARD.—At a Meeting of upwards of 300 Ladies attend- ing Dr. Hollick's First and Second Course of Lectures (new series) ending March 6th, 1846, it was, without one dissenting voice, Resolved, That they view with surprise and indignation, the efforts made by one or more anonymous writers, to cast con- tempt and odium, not only upon the able and eloquent lecturer, who devotes his talents and energies to the philanthropic pur- pose of diffusing knowledge, which has hitherto been almost as '* a sealed book among the million, but upon the numerous class of females attendant upon the same. Therefore, Resolved, That they will not be turned aside from what they deem the duty they owe to the public—to Dr. Hollick—and themselves on this occasion ; but cordially unite in again ex- pressing their approbation of, and in returning their sincere thanks for, his unwearied exertions to disseminate the most important truths. Resolved, That they renew to Dr. Hollick the assurance of their continued influence in his behalf; and also, That these proceedings be published in three or more of the daily papers in this city. Signed in behalf of the meeting, ELIZABETH BUNTING, President. Mrs. R. P. KING, Secretary. (See also similar Resolutions, with numerous names, on Feb. 27, 1846, March 20, 1840, and on April 10, 1846, with over three hundred names attached.) ORIGIN OF LIFE.—Dr. Hollick will commence his Lec- tures this evening at Franklin Hall, which will well repay the attendance. His success in this city, Philadelphia and Wash- ington, make it useless to say any thing to induce people to go. His models are very numerous and valuable, and cannot fail to give his audience a clear idea of the subject with which he is so well acquainted.—N. Y. Express, April 22. * * He deserves all the praise which the press has heretofore bestowed upon him.—N. Y. Express, April 24. DR. HOLLICK'S LECTURES.—By reference to an adver tisement in another column, it will be seen that a repetition of these useful discourses commences this evening, to be con tinued during the week. We are happy to state that these lectures are creating very considerable interest and attention among the intelligent portion of our citizens ; and we doubt not that much practical benefit will result from their more general dissemination. Dr. Hollick is a gentleman of no less knowledge in his profession than eloquence in his means of im parting it, and he is certainly deserving of great credit and support for his exertions in a new field of such universal im- portance. We commend these lectures with the fullest confi dence to the attention of our citizens.—JV. Y. Sun, Aug. 6. DR. HOLLICK'S LECTURES.—The course of lectures given at National Hall, by Dr. Hollick, are worthy of attention. He is in possession of an artificial female figure, which is one of the most admirable pieces of mechanism that we have seen. There was an impression that these lectures were improper and indelicate, but we can assure our readers, after having attended them, that they are not so, but highly interesting and instruc- tive. Dr. Hollick's manner is chaste, clear, and agreeable, and his remarks contain a great deal of sound sense. A lady of high reputation in the world, who has made one of his afternoon class, informs us that she has been very much gratified and improved by the knowledge communicated. N. Y. Evening Post, April 29, 1844. DR. HOLLICK.—We see that although some persons are disposed to persecute Dr. Hollick, for issuing a book on the Anatomy of Life, and lecturing on that subject, the ladies of Philadelphia, attached to a class before whom he has lectured, have presented him with a Gold Medal as a testimony of their respect for him as a courteous gentleman and eloquent lecturer. The Doctor is now on trial before a court in the City of Bro- therly Love, at the instigation of some sickly scrupulous per- sons, but for the life of us we are unable to come to any other conclusion, from having heard his lectures, than that he must be acquitted, under a belief that whatever tends to the promo- tion of science and the alleviation of human misery cannot be declared adverse to the public good—the aim and object of all laws.—Baltimore Republican, March 30. A GOLD MEDAL TO DOCTOR HOLLICK.—The Ladies of Dr. Hollick's class have presented him with a beautiful Gold Medal, enclosed in a handsome morocco case. The Medal speaks for itself—and must be gall and wormwood to the anonymous scribblers who have first attempted to injure the Doctor and then tried to traduce the reputation of his female classes. The front of the Medal bears the following inscription : Presented to Frederick Hollick, M. D., by the Ladies who attended his lectures on Physiological Science, delivered at Philadelphia, March, 1846, as an expression of their approba- tion of the knowledge therein conveyed, and as a testimonial of personal regard. On the reverse is the Sun, and reflected by the rays of the luminary, a scroll containing the words To give light to them that sit in darkness. Philada. Spirit of the Times, March 28, 1846. LETTERS FROM NEW YORK, No. 11. * * * * There have been several courses of Lectures on Anatomy, this winter, adapted to popular comprehension. I rejoice at this ; for it has long been a cherished wish with me that a general knowledge of the structure of our bodies, and the Laws which govern it, should extend from the scientific few into the common education of the people. I know of nothing so well calculated to diminish vice and vulgarity as universal and rational information on these subjects. But the impure state of society has so perverted nature, and blinded common srnse, that intelligent women, though eagerly study- ing the structure of the Earth, the attraction of the Planets, and the reproduction of Plants, seem ashamed to know any- thing of the structure of the human Body, and of those Physio- logical facts most intimately connected with their deepest and purest emotions, and the holiest experience of their lives. I atn often tempted to say, as Sir C. Grandison did to the Prude —' Wottest thou not how much wi-delicacy there is in thy delicacy ?' The only Lectures I happened to attend were those of Dr. Hollick, which interested and edified me much. They were plain, familiar conversations, uttered and listened to with great modesty of language, and propriety of demeanor. The Mani- kin, or Artificial Anatomv,by which he illustrated his subject, is a most wonderful machine invented by a French Physician