the table of contents. One of the best sections of the book, however, is that upon the anatomy aud physiology of the genital organs of women. These subjects are gone into with commendable thoroughness, for it is certainly of the greatest importance that students should be carefully familiarized with the normal structure and functions of these parts. The surgical treatment of the diseases of women is hardly sufficiently elaborated to serve as a guide to the practitioner who is without opportunities for observiug the methods and technique of the skilled operator, but as an assistant in preparing for such observation, and as a means to intelligently following gynecological surgery this book will prove satisfactorily helpful. Electro-therapeutics is a subject which receives due attention, while medicinal treatment is given in full and in detail. The latter is a most important point, too often not sufficiently dwelt upon. In the matter of local applications, especially, we commend the full and minute directions which accompany their mention. We hope that works on gynecology in the near future, may more frequently reduce the subject of differential diagnosis to the tubular form wherever possible. Although this is not done in the present work, considerable space is given to the topic, and none of the approved modern methods for determining the true nature of each case have been passed over. The illustrations are very numerous, the new ones being for the most part excellent, while many of the old ones are of no special value. ATLAS AND EPITOME OF DISEASES CAUSED BY ACCIDENTS. By Dr. Ed. Golebiewski, of Lerlin. Translated from the German, with editorial notes and additions by Pearce Bailey, M. D. Illus. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders & Co. 1900. PP. 549. $4 net. Price, Too many readers associate the word atlas with a cumbersome and unwieldly volume. The series to which the above-mentioned work belongs is far removed from the folio atlases of old. Each book is of a uniform and acceptable size, compact, handy, usable, The volume in question covers ground which has heretofore been somewhat neglected, or too cursorily considered. Physicians, medi cal examiners for accident insurance, and even the laity connected with insurance companies need to be posted upon the sequellæ of of injuries the result of accidents. This book is divided into two parts, one treating of injuries in general, and the other of injuries affecting special structures and regions of the body. Numerous descriptive cases, in connection with colored plates, illustrate the teachings of the text. These plates are copied from original water-colors, mostly from life. Many pen-and-ink drawings, skiagraphs from photographs, etc., supplement them. Among the most prominent ways in which this book will prove of service is as an aid to diagnosis, for every physician knows that the relationship between traumatisms and disorders that are not immediately surgical, is often very obscure and difficult of demonstration. Any efficient help is welcome and greatly appreciated. The medico-legal relations of diseases caused by accidents also forms an important department of Dr. Golebiewski's work. In general it may be said that he has briefly and succinctly presented, within a reasonable compass, the results of his experience, and the testimony of the latest and most reliable literature bearing on this branch of medical practice. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF MEDICINE. By G. H. Roger, Professor Extraordinary in the Faculty of Medicine in Paris, etc. Authorized translation by M. S. Gabriel, M. D. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1901. pp. 545. Price, cloth, $5; sheep, $6. As a resumé of recent medical advancement we may expect this volume to occupy a unique place. It is something of a novelty to turn the pages of a medical work which will be most valuable to the profession as a whole, not to the specialist or individual student alone. It is, however, well suited to use as a text-book, and will put students in touch with medicine as an all-embracing science. But to those of the profession, and they are many, who lack opportunity to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the rapid strides. which are being made in knowledge of the causation of disease, lesions and reactions of the organism which are discussed under pathological anatomy, and semeiology, the work will serve as a substitute for lectures and laboratory experience. Some of the principal chapters deal with the mechanical, physical, chemical and animate agencies of disease, the general etiology and pathogenisis of the infections diseases, nervous reactions, disturbances of nutrition, heredity, inflammation, septicemia and pyemia, tumors, cellular degenerations, examination of the sickclinical application of scientific procedures, diagnosis and prognosis, therapeutics, etc. An immense amount of work is evidenced by the text, and much careful and scholarly research. A book of this kind is needed, and will be particularly appreciated by those who, without undervaluing the importance of laboratory investigations, still think clinical methods and the simpler means of reaching a diagnosis and prognosis should not be forgotten or slighted. PERSONAL AND NEWS ITEMS. EDITOR NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL GAZETTE : MY DEAR DOCTOR,- An especial effort is being made. this year to extend the work of our national organization by increasing its roll of membership. Special committees have been appointed in every State, and the work is being systematized so as to extend a personal invitation to every homoeopathic physician in the country. It is a lamentable fact that less than one-fifth of the physicians practicing homœopathy are members of the representative organization of the school. What homoeopathy is today is due to this Society, and what homoeopathy shall be in the future depends upon this Society. It has, through its existence and work, secured privileges and protected the rights of every homoeopathic physician in the land. It has made a recognition and standing for every one of its practitioners. The battle to protect the rights and to secure additional privileges for homoeopathic physicians is not and never will be ended. It is, therefore, of vital importance, in order to secure the greatest good to all, that this organization be strengthened in every way possible. It is furthermore a duty that every member of our school owes to himself and to the cause of homoeopathy to support in every way possible The American Institute. Every physician of our school can and should aid in this work by supporting and endorsing, by membership at least, the efforts of this Society. Every physician is urged to become a member of this association NOW. Application blanks will be furnished by the Secretary or by any of the following members who are. acting as Chairman of the Special Committee in their State to secure new members. Dr. W. E. Green, Little Rock, Ark. Dr. Florence N. Ward, 606 Sutter St., San Francisco, Cal. Dr. D. A. Strickler, 705 14th St., Denver, Col. Dr. Edward Beecher Hooker, Hartford, Conn. Dr. L. B. Swormstedt, 1455 14th St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Dr. Henry M. Paine, Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Joseph P. Cobb, 254 East 47th St., Chicago, Ill. Dr. M. K. Krieder, Goshen, Ind. Dr. George Royal, Des Moines, Io. Dr. M. Dills, Carlisle, Ky. Dr. James S. Barnard, 2112 No. Charles St., Baltimore, Md. Dr. John P. Rand, Monson, Mass. Dr. Roy S. Copeland, Ann Arbor, Mich. Dr. W. S. Briggs, St. Paul, Minn. Dr. D. A. Foote, Omaha, Neb. Dr. G. Herbert Richards, Orange, N. J. Dr. John B. Garrison, 111 East 70th St., New York City. Dr. H. E. Beebe, Sidney, Ohio. Dr. T. H. Carmichael, 7127 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Geo. B. Peck, Providence, R. I. The above members of the Institute have accepted the Chairmanship, and have selected their associates, all of whom are taking active interest in this great work for the good of the cause. Every member should, through love of the Institute, give enough of his time to extend a personal invitation to at least one or two of his friends. Many physicians we find are not only willing but pleased to join the Institute when personally invited to do so, and when told that the necessary three endorsers will be found for them. They have delayed in many cases by not knowing whom to ask to endorse their application. The cost of membership, which should accompany the application, is $7, which covers the certificate of membership and the first year's dues. A. B. NORTON, M. D. EUGENE H. PORTER, M. A., M. D., 181 W. 73d St., New York, N. Y., President. General Secretary. ALUMNI OF THE NEW YORK HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE. Please note that the date of the Annual Banquet is May 9, this year. The place of meeting is Delmonico's, and Dr. G. W. Roberts will act as toastmaster. All graduates are requested to join. Send application to Dr. E. S. Munson, Corresponding Secretary, 16 W. 45th St., New York. WE are informed that there is a good opening for a homoopathic physician in Dighton, Mass., and one is wanted at that place. Mr. E. F. Andrews (Dighton), is responsible for this notice, and would be pleased to give further information in regard to the place. DR. HORACE PACKARD will sail on the 28th inst. for Europe. He will be away about five months. DR. B. A. SAWTELLE, class of '75, B U. S. of M., will remove early in April from Norfolk, Conn., to Southington, in the same State. DR. AMELIA BURROUGHS announces her removal on March I from 480 Boylston Street to 31 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston. Office hours 9 to II A. M. and 2 to 4 P. M. |