DR. JOHN D . GOD MAN. 17 



gifted by nature, and so nobly distinguished by in- 

 dustry and zeal in the acquisition and advancement 

 of science. He did not enjoy early opportunities of 

 self-improvement, but he cultivated his talents, as he 

 approached manhood, with a degree of ardour and 

 success which supplied all deficiencies ; and he finally 

 became one of the most accomplished general scho- 

 lars and linguists, acute and erudite naturalists, ready, 

 pleasing, and instructive lecturers and writers, of his 

 country and era. The principal subject of his study 

 was anatomy in its main branches, in which he ex- 

 celled in every respect. His attention was much 

 directed also to physiology, pathology, and natural 

 history, with an aptitude and efficiency abundantly 

 proved by the merits of his published works, which 

 we need not enumerate. 



We do not now recollect to have known any indi- 

 vidual who inspired us with more respect for his 

 intellect and heart, than Dr. Grodman; to whom 

 knowledge and discovery appeared more abstractly 

 precious; whose eye shed more of the lustre of 

 generous and enlightened enthusiasm ; whose heart 

 remained more vivid and sympathetic amidst pro- 

 fessional labour and responsibility, always extremely 

 severe and urgent. Considering the decline of his 

 health for a long period, and the pressure of adverse 

 circumstances, which he too frequently experienced, 

 he performed prodigies as a student, an author, and 

 a teacher; he prosecuted extensive and diversified 

 researches ; composed superior disquisitions and re- 

 views, and large and valuable volumes ; and in the 

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