Published in 1903, this book is a study of the physiology of muscular tissue. It covers the structure and function of muscles in a variety of animals, from insects to mammals. The author, Arthur David Ritchie, was a professor of biology at the University of Kansas and a leading researcher in the field of comparative physiology. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the biology of muscles or the history of science.

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