Observations on the importance in purchases of land and in mercantile adventures of ascertaining the rates or laws of mortality among Europeans by chronic diseases and hot climates, with an appendix1826 - 80 pages |
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... appear , even with the aid of delirious visitations , to shorten the duration of human life . The following extract from Dr. Pinel is in direct variance with the former supposition , and may be thought amusing when it is remembered that ...
... appear , even with the aid of delirious visitations , to shorten the duration of human life . The following extract from Dr. Pinel is in direct variance with the former supposition , and may be thought amusing when it is remembered that ...
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... the word " Zeλnviakoμévovs , ” which is rendered in the English version , those which were lunatic . Hippocrates , a philosopher , and correct observer of natural phenomena , does Ꭰ not appear , however , to have placed any faith 17.
... the word " Zeλnviakoμévovs , ” which is rendered in the English version , those which were lunatic . Hippocrates , a philosopher , and correct observer of natural phenomena , does Ꭰ not appear , however , to have placed any faith 17.
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George Farren (resident director of the Asylum life office.) not appear , however , to have placed any faith in this planetary influence . 3 This popular superstition is important , from the consideration that the existing law in this ...
George Farren (resident director of the Asylum life office.) not appear , however , to have placed any faith in this planetary influence . 3 This popular superstition is important , from the consideration that the existing law in this ...
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... appears to be considerably on the increase ; " and shows an increase , in a given time , in a proportion of 129 to 100. That insanity is a disease peculiarly prevalent in England , seems to rest on no established basis ; and the ...
... appears to be considerably on the increase ; " and shows an increase , in a given time , in a proportion of 129 to 100. That insanity is a disease peculiarly prevalent in England , seems to rest on no established basis ; and the ...
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... short time con- duct themselves , both in conversation and beha- viour , with such propriety that they appear to have the just exercise and direction of their faculties ; but if the discourse be protracted until the favourite subject 22.
... short time con- duct themselves , both in conversation and beha- viour , with such propriety that they appear to have the just exercise and direction of their faculties ; but if the discourse be protracted until the favourite subject 22.
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