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RECORD: Darwin, C. R. n.d. Abstract of Lister, Observations on the muscular tissue of the skin. CUL-DAR195.2.30. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 5.2022. RN1

NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR195 contains materials for Darwin's book Expression of the emotions (1872) organised roughly as: DAR195.1 blushing. DAR195.2 astonishment, fear. DAR195.3 indignation, rage, screaming, etc. DAR195.4 laughter, frowning, introduction.

Joseph Lister. 1853. Observations on the muscular tissue of the skin. Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science 1: 262-8.

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Quart. Journ. of Microscop Science Vol. I. 1853

p. 262 " Observations on the muscular tissue of the skin by J. Lister" (Q)

p. 266. he finds that the erection as well as the protrusion of the hairs can be excited by tickling a neighbouring part

[Expression, pp. 101-2: "Mr. Lister has also found,19 that tickling a neighbouring part of the skin causes the erection and protrusion of the hairs. From these facts it is manifest that the erection of the dermal appendages is a reflex action, independent [p. 102:] of the will; and this action must be looked at, when, occurring under the influence of anger or fear, not as a power acquired for the sake of some advantage, but as an incidental result, at least to a large extent, of the sensorium being affected. The result, in as far as it is incidental, may be compared with the profuse sweating from an agony of pain or terror.]

Ma Jinn wonderful that man shd retain their mind to all to bear on his body

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/ When I mention to why causing laughter

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