Henry Herbert Donaldson - The Growth of the Brain: A Study of the Nervous System in Relation to Education

London, Walter Scott, Ltd. 1895. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this notable work on the brain by pioneering neurologist Henry Herbert Donaldson. The first edition of this illustrated work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front free end paper.Henry Herbert Donaldson (1857-1938) was an American pioneer of neurology. He was a major influence on a generation of American neurologists. This notable work was the result of one of Donaldson's most influential studies. In this study, he examined the effect of sensory deprivation on the brain of Laura Bridgman, who was the first deaf-blind American to gain a significant education. Four pages of publisher's advertisements to the front and sixteen pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with shelf wear to the spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the end papers. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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