Volume 2

A sketch of the life and writings of Robert Knox, the anatomist / by his pupil and colleague, Henry Lonsdale.

  • Henry Lonsdale
Date:
1870
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Credit: A sketch of the life and writings of Robert Knox, the anatomist / by his pupil and colleague, Henry Lonsdale. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    thoughts better than any one; I’ll gather his science, and show the import of his teachings.” Unfortunately, the amiable Professor made no progress in the work ; and, greatly to the loss of the science which he adorned, he followed his master to the grave in March 1867. Towards Christmas of the same year, the Rev. Joseph Goodsir, an eminent scholar and divine, honoured me with the trust of writing his brother John’s biography. In sketching the history of my friend and companion Goodsir, Knox’s presence oft came visibly before me, and with it arose the wish to do justice to his character and memory. In January 1868, an advertisement appeared in the Azthropological Review, announcing that a Life of Dr. Knox was in preparation, and information was solicited to render that Life more complete. On inquiry, Dr. James Hunt disclosed himself as the writer, and with great courtesy not only offered to give way to what he was kind enough to designate my superior claims, but furnished me with Knox’s correspondence for the years 1860-62, excerpts from which. will be found in Chapter XIX.
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