VIII. An experimental inquiry concerning animal impregnation

Abstract

Difficillimum aggredior laborem, et exitum vix promitto qui lectori satisfaciat . This was the sentiment of the justly celebrated Baron Haller, when he first directed his attention to this subject, when he attempted to produce order and regularity out of chaos, and to show “ How the dim speck of entity, began “ T' extend its recent form, and stretch to man." Garth. The difficulties which discouraged so able a philosopher, are but ill calculated to inspire me with confidence; but the disappointment from failure will be attended with this solacing reflection, that if I have miscarried, it is in a great undertaking.