The entire book has been subjected to a thorough revision. Many portions have been entirely rewritten and a number of subjects have been introduced. Among the new sections may be mentioned Bubonic Plague, Gastroptosis, Gastric Analysis, and Reichmann's Disease. The subject of Malaria has been entirely rewritten. The section on Diseases of the Digestive System has also been largely rewritten, especially the following subjects: Gastritis, Dilatation of the Stomach, Gastric Atony, Ulcer of the Stomach, Gastric Neuroses, Enteritis, Colitis, etc.

The descriptions of diseases and their treatment given are terse and clear, and the work gives in a most concise manner the points essential to treatment usually enumerated in the most elaborate works.

DOSE-BOOK AND MANUAL OF PRESCRITION-WRITING, with a List of the Official Drugs and Preparations, and the more important Newer Remedies. By. E. Q. THORNTON, M.D., Demonstrator of Therapeutics, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Octavo, 362 pages, illustrated. Philadelphia and London: W. B. SAUNDERS & Co., 1901. Bound in flexible leather, $2.00 net.

In this revision additions have been made to the chapters on "Prescription-Writing" and "Incompatibilities," and references have been introduced in the text to the newer curative sera, organic extracts, synthetic compounds, and vegetable drugs. To the Appendix, chapters upon Synonyms and Poisons and their antidotes have been added.

As in the former edition, this volume will be a valuable work of reference for the practitioner, full of practical suggestions. To the student such a book is indispensable.

FIRST AID TO THE INJURED AND SICK. By F. J. WARWICK, B.A., M.B. Cantab., Associate of King's College, London; Surgeon-Captain, Volunteer Medical Staff Corps, London Companies, etc.; and A. C. Tunstall, M.D., F. R. C. S. Ed., Surgeon-Captain Commanding the East London Volunteer Brigade Bearer Company; Surgeon to the French Hospital and to the Children's Home Hospital, etc. 16mo volume of 232 pages and nearly 200 illustrations. Philadelphia and London: W. B. SAUNDERS & Co., 1901. Cloth, $1.00 net.

This volume of practical information is intended as an aid in rendering immediate temporary assistance to a person suffering

from an accident or sudden illness until the arrival of a physician.

It will be found a most useful book of ready aid, and of invaluable service, not alone to nurses, railway employes, etc., but also to the laity in general, as a book of indispensible first aids.

A LABORATORY HANDBOOK OF PHYSIOLOGIC CHEMISTRY AND URINEEXAMINATION. By CHARLES G. L. WOLF, M.D., Instructor in Physiologic Chemistry, Cornell University Medical College, New York. 12mo volume of 190 pages, fully illustrated. Philadelphia and London: W. B. SAUNDERS & Co., 1901. Cloth, $1.25 net.

The object of this book is to supply to students and practitioners of medicine a guide to a course in physiologic chemistry and the examination of the urine and the contents of the stomach. The first part of the book is taken up with simple exercises in physiologic chemistry, which will give an elementary insight into the chemical side of physiologic processes.

In the part of the book which deals with the urine and the gastric contents, no tests have been given which do not rest on a good chemical foundation. The aim has been to give as few tests as possible, and these to be chosen for their suitability to purely clinical needs. No operations are described which have not undergone a thorough trial with students in the laboratory.

SAUNDERS' MEDICAL HAND-ATLASES-ATLAS AND EPITOME OF SPECIAL PATHOLOGIC HISTOLOGY. By Docent Dr. HERMANN DURCK, of the Pathologic Institute of Munich. Edited by LUDVIG HEKTOEN, M.D., Professor of Pathology in Rush Medical College, Chicago. Vol. II. -Liver; Urinary Organs; Sexual Organs; Nervous System; Skin; Muscles; Bones. With 123 colored illustrations on 60 lithographic plates and 192 pages of text. Philadelphia and London: W. B. SAUNDERS & Co., 1901. Cloth, $3.00 net.

This volume continues the subject of Pathologic Histology in the Saunders' Series of Hand-Atlases, and is, if anything, even handsomer than its companion volume issued some months ago. As in all the volumes of this well-known series of books, the illustrations are the special feature. The colored lithographs of this volume are beautifully reproduced, and are extremely accurate representations of the microscopic changes produced by disThe great value of these plates is that they represent in the exact colors the effect of the stains which are of such great for the importance 'differentiation of tissue.

ease.

The text portion of the book is admirable, and, while brief, it is entirely satisfactory in that the leading facts are stated, and so stated that the reader feels he has grasped the subject extensively. The work is modern and scientific, and altogether forms a concise and systematic view of pathological knowledge.

SAUNDERS' MEDICAL HAND-ATLASES-ATLAS AND EPITOME OF BACTERIOLOGY. A text-book of Special Bateriologic Diagnosis. By Professor Dr. K. B. LEHMANN, Director of the Hygienic Institute in Wurzburg; and R. O. Neumann, Dr. Phil. and Med., Assistant in the Hygienic Institute in Wurzburg. From the Second Enlarged and Revised German Edition. Edited by GEORGE H. WEAVER, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pathology Rush Medical College, Chicago. In two volumes. Part I, consisting of 632 colored figures on 69 lithographic plates. Part II, consisting of 511 pages of text, illustrated. Philadelphia and London: W. B. SAUNDERS & Co., 1901. Cloth, $5.00 net.

This work supplies a long-needed want in the field of bacteriology and bacteriologic diagnosis, and proves a most valuable addition to Saunders' Series of Hand-Atlases. As in all the volumes of this commendable series, the lithographic plates are accurate representations of the conditions as actually seen, and this well-selected collection, if anything, is more handsome and useful than any of its predecessors. As an aid in original investigation the value of the work is inestimable.

The text is divided into a general and a special part. The former furnishes a survey of the properties of bacteria, together with the causes of disease, disposition, and immunity, reference being constantly made to an appendix of bacteriologic technic. The special part gives, so far as possible in a natural botanical arrangement, a complete description of the important varieties, the less important ones being mentioned when worthy of notice. The causes of diphtheria and tuberculosis, together with the related varieties, have been given especial attention.

Most praiseworthy is the reformative tendency in regard to the grouping of varieties of bacteria, the strict division of the system especially, the rational naming of the bacteria, etc. The system of nomenclature is entirely original with the authors and is deserving of the greatest commendation, particularly that of the fission-fungi, which has been handled in a most masterly

manner.

As a text-book of bateriology and bacteriologic diagnosis it is all that could be desired, embracing, as it does, in a comparatively limited space, all the important species and many of the less valuable ones, and discussing them in language concise and easily intelligible.

A TEXT-BOOK OF PHARMACOLOGY. Including Therapeutics, Materia Medica, Pharmacy, Prescription-Writing, Toxicology, etc. By TORALD SOLLMANN, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Materia Medica, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, O. Royal octavo volume of 880 pages, fully illustrated. Bhiladelphia and London: W. B. SAUNDERS & Co., 1901. Cloth, $3.75 net.

This work furnishes in a manner suited for reference and study, a scientific discussion and definite conception of the action of drugs, their derivation, composition, strength, and dose. The author bases the study of therapeutics on a systematic knowledge of the nature and properties of drugs, and thus brings out forcibly the intimate relation between pharmacology and practical medicine. Practitioners and students will find the work an admirable guide. The book included the practical subjects of materia medica, pharmacy, prescribing, incompatibility, toxicology, etc. A special chapter has been devoted to toxicologic analysis, including both the inorganic and organic poisons. Pharmaceutic assaying has been given due consideration. There is also a section on laboratory experimentation, which, besides rendering the greatest aid to the student in the laboratory, will serve as a basis for classroom demonstrations. The book will be of the utmost service, not alone to students and practitioners, but also to druggists and everyone interested in the use of medicines.

MANUAL OF DISEASES OF THE EYE, for Students and General Practitioners, with 275 original illustrations, including 36 colored plates. By CHARLES H. MAY, M.D., Chief of Clinic and Instructer in Ophthalmology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Medical Department Columbia University, New York, pp. 408. Second Edition, Revised. WILLIAM WOOD & Co., Publishers, New York, 1901.

This is a very excellent, concise, practical and systematic manual of the Diseases of the Eye prepared especially for stu. dents and general practitioners of medicine. It is not intended to supplant the larger works needed by the student, but for the genera practitioner its compact and systematic arrangement will be appreciated. The revision has been careful and thorough. The illustrations enhance the value of the work, making a concise, practical ophthalmoscopic atlas.

Becords, Recollections and Reminiscences.

SOME FACTS OF THE HISTORY OF THE ORGANI. ZATION OF THE MEDICAL SERVICE OF

THE CONFEDERATE ARMIES

AND HOSPITALS.

BY S. H. STOUT, A.M., M.D., LL.D.,

Ex-Surgeon and Medical Director of the Hospitals of the Confederate Armies and Department of Tennessee. (Continued from January Number.)

IX.

No attempt to do justice to the medical officers who served either in the field or the hospitals in the Department of the West and in fhe Department of Tennessee, could claim to have a truthful aim without rehearsing the achievements and services of Surgeon A. J. Foard, Medical Director on the staff of General Braxton Bragg, on that of General Joseph E. Johnston and of General J. B. Hood. For the successful organization of the medical service in the field and the hospitals of the Department of Tennessee, was effected by his wisdom, untiring attention to duty, his sincere sympathy with the often overworked medical men under his direction, his patience in instructing the many medical men who entered the service without any knowledge of army regulations, and his judicious, careful study of their merits. A strict disciplinarian, his decisions affecting his subordinates, whether favorable or unfavorable to their wishes or their ambitions, were always cheerfully acquiesced in. He never indulged in querulousness; nor ever exhibited anger in his personal or official intercourse.

When it is considered how efficient the medical service in