The deformity of the feet, however, had the happiest result, as the space between the great toe and its neighbor was much larger than ordinary and the toes much more mobile.

He became so skilful in his adopted profession that he finally painted a picture eleven feet in height (representing Mary Magdalene at the feet of Christ after the resurrection), which was purchased by the Government and given to the city of Lille.

Broca describes James Leedgwood, who was deprived of his arms and had only one leg.

He exhibited great dexterity with his single foot, wrote, discharged a pistol, etc.; he was said to have been able to pick up a sewing-needle on a slippery surface with his eyes blindfolded.

Capitan described to the Societe d'anthropologie de Paris a young man without arms, who was said to play a violin and cornet with his feet.