Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 · Boston, CT : Hall and Locke · leaf 199
stic powers of various parts of its framewhen used in incantations. Shakespeare, whilst at-tributing to the toad venomous qualities, has yetimmortahzed it in his famous simile by crediting itwith the possession of a precious jewel. But evenin the latter case the animal gets but scant justice;for… … ON A PIECE OF CHALK A LECTURE TO WORKING MEN. (Delivered in England.) By T. H. HUXLEY.
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