Excerpt from An Introductory Lecture to a Course of Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Medicine, in the University of Pennsylvania: Delivered at the Opening of the Session of 1838-39 Following the example of your predecessors, those of you who have entered the temple of medical science for the first time, I trust bring with you pledges to diligence and fidelity. The ministry to which you are henceforward to belong, is one of the most arduous and responsible of human engagements. To define its objects and to vindicate its high pretensions, will now occupy our attention for a few minutes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Lecture Introductory to the Course of Theory and Practice of Medicine in the Medical Department of Pennsylvania College, Philadelphia: For the Session 1844-45 If, then, gentlemen, it shall be, that we are to become associated as pupils and teachers - to become, to each other, the givers and recipients of medical knowledge, until you receive the seal and parchments of this Institution, and become physicians, - physicians who will take honourable and useful posts in various sections of our country; or become the soldier's or the sailor's comfort; or a pioneer in heathen lands to battle with unchecked and aggravated disease. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.