spine, trunk, neck and upper and lower extremities.

There is

no reference to the various tubercular affections of bones. The discussion of the various deformities of the spine and trunk is very thorough, and a fitting prominence is given to developmental methods of treatment. A large variety of exer

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cises is given, but they have reference largely to the passive side of the work. Unless more prominence be given to what may be described as the "pedagogical" aspect of the treatment, the best results cannot be attained. There is no reference to work in groups or classes, without which it is impossible to avail ourselves of the great educational advantages which result from a healthy emulation. The ideals to be reached in erectness of attitude and efficiency of function are greatly dependent upon the re-education of the patient, upon setting up higher standards and demonstrating the possibility of their attainment. The individual patient, working alone, soon finds the tasks monotonous, and fails to give the hearty co-operation which is essential to success in this field. The ability, tact and genius of the director of work in the orthopedic gymnastics are as much called into exercise as in the ordinary education of the schools. The highest success is attained only when the interest is aroused and sustained, cordial cooperation secured and the best capabilities of the individual patient are called out. These ends cannot be so well attained unless patients be given treatment in groups or classes.

It is surprising to find so brief a description given to the important deformity which is recognized as "congenital eleva-. tion of the scapula." Some acquaintance with the work done on this side of the water would have shown that considerable gain. may result from operative treatment.

The writers are thoroughly schooled in European methods, and give much larger place to machine methods of mechanicotherapy than would be warranted by the use of such means in America.

As would be expected, the discussion of the important subject of "congenital dislocation of the hip" is very extensive and thorough. Due prominence is given to the various methods which have been employed, both by means of manipulation and operation. It has been now pretty well established that gain can result almost solely in those who are quite young, and that the percentage of perfect replacements in the end is not likely to be much higher than 10 per cent., while a considerable percentage of the remaining cases will have been benefited by the operation. Regarding the methods of treatment for osseous deformities there is little to add. The general course of opinion in recent years has turned strongly in favor of osteotomy with immediate replacement.

The absence of an index, in the proper sense of the term, greatly militates against the success of this book. Where such a variety of topics is discussed there should be an opportunity to turn to them in alphabetical order, and thus save time in looking up any definite subject.

In the field covered by this work the authors have done extensive and thorough service. The numerous and efficient illustrations greatly aid the surgeon who wishes to refer to this as a work of reference.

B. E. M.

A Compend of the Practice of Medicine. By DANIEL E. HUGHES, M.D., late Chief Resident Physician, Philadelphia Hospital; late Physician-in-Chief, Insane Department, Philadelphia Hospital; formerly Demonstrator of Clinical Medicine i the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, etc., etc. Seventh revised edition, edited, revised and in parts re-written, by SAMUEL HORTON BROWN, M.D., Assistant Dermatologist, Philadelphia Hospital; Assistant Dermatologist, University Hospital Dispensary, etc. Including section on Mental Diseases. Illustrated. Philadelphia: P. Blakiston's Son & Co., 1012 Walnut Street. 1904. The price of this work is $2.50 net.

We have read several chapters of this compendium of the practice of medicine, and find that, as far as can be expected in a book of its class, the subject matters are well put. Additional work, not usually found in such text-books, is added in the form of chapters on diseases of the skin and also on mental diseases. In a future addition there will be room for more careful proof-reading, as faults of spelling are pretty numerous. The book is tastefully bound and has quite an attractive appearance.

J. J. C.

Wellcome's Photographic Exposure Record and Diary. Some new features in the 1905 edition.

The monthly light tables hitherto printetd amongst the diary pages are now transferred to a special section at the end of the book. They are so arranged that, in the book as sent out, the January light table faces the exposure calculator. As each month goes by its light table is removed like the leaves of a calendar, and the light table for the following month is in its place. Like all ingenious ideas, it is very simple, but the advantage secured is great. Opening the book at the end, a glance at the left hand page tells the light value for the time of year, day, hour and atmospheric condition, whilst a single turn of a single scale of the calculator on the right hand side settles what exposure to

give for any subject and with any plate. Calculating exposure with the aid of this guide was always an easy matter; now it is simplicity itself.

This improvement has made others possible in the book itself. The exposure record pages are now separated from the diary portion and more space is available for each record. A number of pages ruled for recording the exposures given when making bromide, carbon, platinum and other prints, also lantern slides from given negatives, will be a boon to careful workers, and should be the means of inducing many to adopt more systematic methods. This section follows the negative exposure records, after which come the diary and memoranda pages. Each section is divided by a colored inset, spaces are provided for indexing, and all pages are numbered. These features make reference to any section or any page very easy.

As usual, the article on exposure is the most important in the book. It is notable for two special features. In three small pages it gives complete instructions for using the calculator provided, whilst for those who really want to understand the reasons which underlie the method advocated, there follows as clear and concise an explanation of the factors governing correct exposure as can be desired.

A new feature is a page devoted to exposures in telephotography, which simplifies what many have regarded as a very difficult matter.

The speeds of all plates and films have been revised to date, and the list is certainly the most comprehensive issued, including, as it does, English, American and a number of continental plates and films.

The tables and instructions for time, tentative, stand and other methods of development, for toning, intensification, reduction, etc., remain, and serve to complete the value of this compact volume as a pocket encyclopedia of photography.

The notes on page 14 give full particulars of the illustrations included and a list of those who have previously contributed photographs to this work.

As usual, there are two editions, one for the Northern Hemisphere and one for the Southern Hemisphere and Tropics. Each edition is issued in two bindings: (1) a handsome red buffing grain, specially recommended for its wearing qualities, at 1s. 6d., and (2) the familiar art green canvas at 1s.

The book is stocked by photographic chemists and dealers, and also at the railway and other bookstalls. In event of difficulty in obtaining, the publishers, Burroughs, Wellcome & Co., will post c pies on receipt of remittance to the value of the edition desired.

Diseases of the Liver, Gall-Bladder and Bile-Ducts. By H. D. ROLLESTON, A.M., M.D. (Cantab.), F.R.C.P., Physician to St. George's Hospital, London; formerly Examiner in Medicine at the University of Durham, England. Octavo volume of 794 pages, fully illustrated, including seven colored insert plates. Philadelphia, New York, London: W. B. Saunders & Co. 1904. Canadian agents: J. A. Carveth & Co., 434 Yonge Street, Toronto. Cloth, $6.00 net.

This is, in every way, an admirable treatise, and adds materially to Dr. Rolleston's high standing among the younger members of British medicine. The work is the fullest and best on the subject in the English language. Nothing is omitted, and every subject is discussed so clearly and in such good English that reading it is a pleasure. Many illustrative cases are quoted, and the unrivalled museums of the London hospitals are freely drawn on for illustrations of marked excellence, including several colored plates. The work can be unreservedly recommended to the profession generally. The publisher's part leaves nothing to be desired.

A. M'P.

How to Study Literature. By B. A. HEYDRICK, A.B. New York: Hinds, Noble & Eldridge, publishers.

The aim of this manual is to facilitate the appreciative study of literature as literature; to concentrate the attention upon the text itself, not upon editorial explanation or comment. It furnishes means by which the student can ascertain for himself the chief characteristics of the book studied. Not to present ready-made opinions for his acceptance, but to help him to see for himself and to judge for himself is the design throughout.

A Text-Book of Practical Therapeutics. With especial reference to the application of remedial measures to disease and their employment upon a rational basis. By HOBART AMORY HARE, M.D., B.Sc., Professor of Therapeutics and Materia Medica in the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia; Physician to the Jefferson Medical College Hospital; one-time Clinical Professor of Diseases of Children in, the University of Pennsylvania; Laureate of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Belgium, of the Medical Society of London; author of "A Text-Book of Practical Diagnosis," etc. Tenth edition enlarged, thoroughly revised and largely re-written. Illustrated with 113 engravings and 4 colored plates, Philadelphia and New York: Lea Brothers & Co. 1904.

I have written a number of reviews of this work, and can only say, as I have said before, that it is one of the most useful

books in my library. In the preparation of this, the tenth edition, the author has endeavored to maintain its already established reputation as a text-book and has succeeded. The work is up-todate and has no peer in its particular department. Anything more would be superfluous.

A. J. H.

The Doctor's Recreation Series. Fifth volume, entitled "The Doctor's Window," poems by the doctor, for the doctor, and about the doctor. Edited by INA RUSSELLE WARREN, with an introduction by WM. PEPPER, M.D., LL.D. Chicago, Akron, O., and New York: The Saalfield Publishing Co. 1904.

We do not know of any other volume in which poems and pieces of doggerel, written by medical men, have been brought together, except in this volume of the "Doctor's Recreation Series." Of course, consisting, as it does throughout, of verse, Volume V. will be found by many to be not just as interesting as those devoted to prose. There is no question, however, that many splendid poems are from the pens of doctors, e.g., S. Weir Mitchell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Wm. Henry Drummond, Edward Jenner, Samuel W. Kelley, and others, and that at least one of this series should be devoted to such writings is most acceptable. The Physician's Pocket Account Book, by DR. J. J. TAYLOR, is a neat, compact, easily kept and strictly legal book, carried in the pocket, always with you, showing each person's account at a glance. All entries are made but once, on the day when the services are rendered, in plain legal language, and require no posting or further attention. Published by the author, 4105 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

By always being able to show all inquirers the exact state of their accounts wherever you may meet them, showing date and nature of each transaction, you will save more than enough in one year to buy account books for a hundred years. Being simple and complete, it will save you much valuable time in keeping your accounts, and much needless worry as to their correctness.

Books that are irregularly or obscurely kept in signs or ciphers are not admissible in court as evidence. If the contracting party is dead, you are not allowed to explain the books, and hence you lose the entire account against his estate. If you use the Physician's Pocket Account Book, you can simply hand your book to the court and go about your daily calls, secure that your evidence is entirely competent.

In the case of your own death, a large part of your legacy consists of your accounts. In incomplete account books these amount to just what the people come forward voluntarily and