AN ESSAY ON THE FORCES WHICH CIRCULATE THE BLOOD ; BEING AN EXAMINATION OF THE DIFFERENCE OF THE MOTIONS OF FLUIDS IN LIVING AND DEAD VESSELS. BY CHARLES BELL, F.R.S.E. LONDON: PRINTED FOR MESSRS. LONGMAN & CO. PATERNOSTER- 1819. The Franck A. Court Library On A Belm ΤΟ JOHN ABERNETHY, Esq. MY DEAR SIR, AS I have often thought of you whilst writing this Essay, it appears therefore natural that I should inscribe it to you. I am sure you will peruse it with the indulgence of a friend. At this time I feel, in common with the members of our profession, particularly in debted to you. By your improvements in Surgery, you have given into our hands new powers; and by the independence and liberality of your conduct, as much as by your ac |