The Hand, Its Mechanism And Vital Endowments, As Evincing Design (Treatise IV of the Bridgewater Treatises).
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1833. First US edition. Full brown cloth. Sexto. xiv, 15-213, [2, blank], [12, publisher’s ads]. 7.25" x 4.75" A distinguished anatomist and surgeon, Sir Charles Bell explores the intricate anatomy and functionality of the human hand as evidence of intelligent design. Written as part of.....