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obvious as those which result from the ex- 

 ternal form of the eye. 



Let us for a moment consider the position 

 of this organ, and its external form. 



The situation in which the ear is placed, 

 is admirably calculated to faciliate the ad- 

 mission of sounds, It is well known, that 

 several quadrupeds raise themselves on their 

 hind feet, when in the act of listening with 

 attention, and most of them erect their 

 head and ears on being struck by any un- 

 ommon noise. 



It requires only the slightest degree of 

 attention, to perceive the numerous advan- 

 tages that result from the external position 

 of this organ. The upright figure of man 

 obviates the necessity that his ears should be 



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of the same shape, or possess the same flexi- 

 bility, as those of quadrupeds, which move 

 in a prone position. Thus, while the hu- 

 man ear is formed with the most inimitable 

 skill and art, it also greatly contibutes to 

 the grace and dimiitv of the human form. 



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