Extracts From Dr. Benjamin Rush's Inquiry Into the Effects of Ardent Spirits Upon the Human Body and Mind (Classic Reprint)
Extracts From Dr. Benjamin Rush's Inquiry Into the Effects of Ardent Spirits Upon the Human Body and Mind (Classic Reprint)

Author: Benjamin Rush

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-08-29

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781391696898

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Excerpt from Extracts From Dr. Benjamin Rush's Inquiry Into the Effects of Ardent Spirits Upon the Human Body and Mind Not less destructive are the effects of ardent spi rits upon the human mind. They impair the me mory, debilitate the understanding, and pervert the moral faculties. It was probably from observing these effects of intemperance in drinking, upon the mind, that a law was formerly passed in Spain which excluded drunkards from being witnesses in a court of justice. 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.

Benjamin Rush's Lectures on the Mind
Benjamin Rush's Lectures on the Mind

Author: Benjamin Rush

Publisher: American Philosophical Society

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 770

ISBN-13: 9780871691446

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This volume contains the lectures of Dr. Benjamin Rush on physiology, which deal with the mind. Regarded as "the father of American psychiatry," for over 30 years Dr. Rush treated insane patients at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He published the first American book on psychiatry, "Medical Inquiries and Observations Upon the Disease of the Mind," in 1812. Contents of this volume: General Introduction; The Syllabus; The Introductory Lecture; Introduction to the Lectures on Animal Life; Benjamin Rush Lectures on the Mind; Introduction to the Mind; Introduction to Sleep and Dreams; and Epilogue.

An Address Upon the Effects of Ardent Spirits
An Address Upon the Effects of Ardent Spirits

Author: Jonathan Kittredge

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-25

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781527761575

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Excerpt from An Address Upon the Effects of Ardent Spirits: Delivered in the Town-Hall of Lyme, N. H., January 8, 1827 The bodies of some drunkards have been so thoroughly steeped in spirit as literally to take fire and consume to ashes; It'is said that no case of this combustion has ever occurred except among hard drinkefs, and it is altogether probable that, in every such case, an inflammable air has exhaled from the lungs or skin, and has been kindled by the too near approach of a lighted taper, or some ignited substance. There is doubtless more danger than has been imagined, in a, deep drinker's bringing his mouth or nose close to a lighted taper at evening. The wonder is, that instances of the combustion of drunkards should so rarely' 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.

Desultory Notes on the Origin, Uses, and Effects of Ardent Spirit (Classic Reprint)
Desultory Notes on the Origin, Uses, and Effects of Ardent Spirit (Classic Reprint)

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Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-11-15

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780331071252

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Excerpt from Desultory Notes on the Origin, Uses, and Effects of Ardent Spirit Accidental intoxication of camels from by severe penalties it is now an univer eating dates after drinking water, ih. Sal luxury, Cases of delirium tremens where no ardent Opium, coffee, beng. 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.

Some Observations on Dr. Rush's Work, on "the Diseases of the Mind"
Some Observations on Dr. Rush's Work, on

Author: George Hayward

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 9781334412929

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Excerpt from Some Observations on Dr. Rush's Work, on "the Diseases of the Mind" With Remarks on the Nature and Treatment of Insanity There are cases also where there is congestion upon the brain, and at the same time general debility; it is then that topical bleeding is indicated this can be done, by opening the temporal artery, or external jugular vein, or by applying cups, or leeches; perhaps the last is most convenient, and equally efficacious with others. 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.

An Address Upon the Effects of Ardent Spirits, Delivered in the Town-Hall of Lyme, N.H., January 8,1827
An Address Upon the Effects of Ardent Spirits, Delivered in the Town-Hall of Lyme, N.H., January 8,1827

Author: Jonathan Kittredge

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-24

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781359294692

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