I agree -- all things considered, THAT is the most salient fact of Mark Twain's health, putting it all in perspective, and taking into consideration that every living creature suffers from some ailments or another. -Steve Hoffman Takoma Park MD On 7/5/2011 3:48 PM, Kevin Mac Donnell wrote: > In fact, for a heavy-smoking 19th century person he > lived a long active life. I understand he had unimpaired mental acuity as > well. > > Kevin > @ > Mac Donnell Rare Books > 9307 Glenlake Drive > Austin TX 78730 > 512-345-4139 > Member: ABAA, ILAB > ************************* > You may browse our books at > www.macdonnellrarebooks.com > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Mark Twain Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ben Wise >> Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 12:18 PM >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Re: Mark's exposure to mercury >> >> Mercury poisoning symptoms "typically include sensory impairment (vision, >> = >> h=3D earing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. The >> t= >> ype and degree of symptoms exhibited depend upon the individual toxin, the >> = >> dose, a=3D nd the method and duration of exposure." 20 >> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_poisoning) >> >> Does this "explain much of his behavior and some of his illness we hear >> abo= >> ut"? If so, can you cite examples or references? >> >> Just curious. >> >> Ben > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1516/3745 - Release Date: 07/05/11 > >