The Life of John Walker, M.D., Graduate of the University of Leyden (Paperback)

Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAPTER II. His Journey?His Attempts to join the Quakers?The Obstacles? The Quakers' Character?The Father of Dr. Birdbeck's Kindness? His Acquaintance with Astley Cooper?His Benevolence to the Navy Surgeon?His Stay in London?In 1797 he went to Paris and Leyden?His Account of the Parisians?Takes his Degree at Ley- den?Comparison of himself to Linnseus?His Views of Marriage? His Arrival at London in 1799?His Accident, " Amor vincit om- nia," an Illustration?Married in Glasgow?His Journey to Edinburgh?His Regard for the Edinburgh University and Professors? Anecdote of Dugald Stewart?-Anecdote of the Power of Memory? Of Professor Gregory?Anecdote of Professor Campbell, Author of " The Pleasures of Hope." It has been noticed that, in consequence of his obligations, Walker was obliged to enter upon the arduous task of travelling through England, and Wales, and Ireland. The difficulties connected with the speculation noticed were great; but difficulties now presented themselves far greater than those arising from pecuniary obligation, and beyond the remedial power, powerful though it be, of pecuniary assistance. They arose from what Walker designated " superstitious prejudices." In encountering these he had to experience a persecution, not relating so much to the body as to the mind; one, wherein the soul was harrowed by neglect, and the fairestprospects of life were beclouded, and apparently even destroyed. The Quakers, whose views Walker had adopted, were the source of these troubles. These professing Christians require a considerable time of trial before a person is admitted into their society. Walker was a candidate. He long had been so. His applications were not successful. Before leaving on his tour he was particularly anxious to effect a union, but, during his embarrassments...