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“Good God! how should the mitral valves prevent the regurgitation of air and not of blood?”

Book:On The Motion Of The Heart And Blood In Animals

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On The Motion Of The Heart And Blood In Animals

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William Harvey

William Harvey was an English physician who is considered one of the founders of physiology. He is renowned for his discovery of the principle of the circulation of the blood, which revolutionized the field of medicine. Born on April 1, 1578, he died on June 3, 1657. more

“I do not know…who turned me, your Grace.” His downcast gaze said it all: How terribly sad. For she had known all her life as a Vampire it was most…disgraceful to never know the one who turned you; that was where a Vampire could find a sense of great peace amidst the life that was the constant need for blood. She had only passed by these remarks, this cloud on her person for being ‘Princess of the Vampires,’ Dracula’s special child…”

Death Blood Vampires Dracula Turning Lillith Crane Princess Of The Vampires The Two Swords Xavier Delacroix

Book:The Two Swords

Source: The Two Swords

“The 19th century had chosen only to remember the happy warrior. The 20th century only the blood come gargling. Both are essential to any understanding of Trafalgar.”

Blood Warrior Honour Trafalgar

Book:Seize the Fire: Heroism, Duty, and Nelson's Battle of Trafalgar

Source: Seize the Fire: Heroism, Duty, and Nelson's Battle of Trafalgar

“Dialogues must appear as natural as if coming from effortless writing. It must not sweat. Your beloved readers must not sweat. But here am I, literally sweating, because my characters are literally talking dirty in a steamy sweaty and bloody scene.”