Literary Department. Under the charge of WINSLOW ANDERSON, A.M., M.D., M.R.C.P.Lon don; M.R.C.S.England; L.S.A. London, etc., Professor of Gynecology and Abdominal Surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of San Francisco. OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC NURSING. By EDWARD P. DAVIS, A. M., M. D., Professor of Obstetrics in the Jefferson Medical College and in the Philadelphia Polyclinic. 12 mo volume of 402 pages, fully illustrated. Second edition, thoroughly revised. Philadelphia, New York, London: W. B. Saunders & Company. 1904. Polished buckram, $1.75, net. The usefulness of this book to the nursing profession is manifest by the fact that a second edition has been called for. It is necessary for an obstetric nurse to possess some knowledge of natural pregnancy and of its consequent diseases; and as gynecologic nursing is really a branch of surgical nursing, special training and instruction are required to meet the conditions arising. This book just fills the need, everything that the obstetric and gynecologic nurse should know being included. The second edition shows evidence of having been carefully revised throughout, and considerable new matter has been added. It would be well if every trained nurse possessed a copy of this book, for it certainly is of inestimable value. THE MAN WHO PLEASES AND THE WOMAN WHO CHARMS. By JOHN A. LECTURES ON CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY. BY DR. EMIL KRAEPELIN, Professor The work is highly praised by scientific investigators in the realm of psychiatry. DISEASES OF THE NOSE AND THROAT. By D. BRADEN KYLE, M. D., Professor of Laryngology and Rhinology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia; Consulting Laryngologist Rhinologist and Otologist, St. Agnes' Hospital. Third edition, thoroughly revised and enlarged. Octavo volume of 669 pages, with 175 illustrations and 6 chromo-lithograph c plates. Philadelphia, New York, London: W. B. Saunders & Company. 1901. Cloth, $1.03, net; sheep or half morocco, $5.00, net. In presenting to the profession the third edition of this work the general plan of the previous editions has not been materially altered. The entire book has been carefully revised and such additions have been made as were rendered necessary by recent medical progress. The most important alterations and additions have been made in the chapters on keratosis, epidemic influenza, Gersuny's paraffine method for the correction of nasal deformities, and in the one on the X-rays in the treatment of carcinoma. The etiology and treatment of hay fever have been partially rewritten and much enlarged, as has also the operative treatment of deformities of the nasal septum. In the chapter devoted to general considerations of mucous membranes and hay fever the author records the results of his experience in the chemistry of the saliva and nasal secretions in relation to diagnosis and treatment. The literature has been carefully reviewed, and a number of new illustrations added, thus bringing the work absolutely down to date. A TEXT BOOK OF MECHANO-THERAPY (Massage and Medical Gymnastics). For Medical Students, Trained Nurses and Medical Gymnasts. By AXEL V. GRAFSTROM, B. Sc., M. D., Attending Physician to the Gustavus Ado phus Orphanage, Jamestown, N. Y. Second edition, revised, enlarged and entirely reset. 12 mo of 200 pages, fully illustrated. Philadelphia, New York, London: W. B. Saunders & Company. 1901. Cloth, $1.25, net. The second edition of this useful little work has been entirely rewritten, reset, and very much enlarged. Two chapters have been added-one on massage of the eye, ear, nose and throat, and the other on pelvic massage. Seventeen new illustrations have also been added. The author states that his object has been to present a work that would be useful as a text-book to students, trained nurses and medical gymnasts, and as a reference book for the general practitioner, and in our opinion he has fully accomplished his purpose. It is certainly a practical and clear consideration of the subjects of massage and medical gymnastics, and it is with pleasure that we recommend it to our readers. The mechanical get-up is all that could be desired. AMERICAN EDITION OF NOTHINAGEL'S PRACTICE-TUBERCULOSIS AND ACUTE GENERAL MILIARY TUBERCULOSIS. BY DR. G. CORNET, of Berlin. Edited, with additions, by WALTER B. JAMES, M. D., Professor of the Practice of Medicine in the College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia University), New York. Handsome octavo volume of 806 pages. Philadelphia, New York, London: W. B. Saunders & Company. 1904. Cloth, $5.00, net; half morocco, $6.00, net. This is the seventh volume to be issued in Saunders' American edition of Nothnagel's Practice, and the remaining four volumes are in active preparation for early publication. The American edition of Professor Cornet's exhaustive work appears at a time when the subject of tuberculosis has a peculiar claim upon the attention of mankind. Within a few years both professional and general public interest in the disease has taken enormous strides. In almost every civilized community societies for the prevention of tuberculosis are being organized, and these are composed not only of physicians but of laymen, while governments themselves are taking an active part in the movement. Under these circumstances, and at this time, the work is of interest to practitioners, for there is no other treatise which gives an equally clear and comprehensive view of this subject. The article on acute general miliary tuberculosis has been admirably written and gives a thoroughly clear understanding of this disease. The importance of the chemistry of the tubercle bacillus and its bearing upon immunity have warranted a thorough treatment of this subject. The work is complete and logically arranged, and the editor has made additions where necessary to bring it down to date. AMERICAN EDITION OF NOTHNAGEL'S PRACTICE-DISEASES OF THE INTES. TINES AND PERITONEUM. By DR. HERMANN NOTHNAGEL, of Vienna. The entire volume edited, with additions, by HUMPHREY D. ROLLESTON, M. D., F. R. C. P., Physician to St. George's Hospital, London, England. Octavo volume of 1032 pages, fully illustrated. Philadelphia, New York, London: W. B. Saunders & Company. 1904. Cloth, $5.00, net; half morocco, $6.00, net. This new volume in Saunders' American edition of Nothnagel's Practice is the eighth to be issued, and appearing within two months after the publication of the volume on publishers intend This, one of the tuberculosis, gives evidence that the completing the series at an early date. most valuable volumes in the series, is by the famous clinician Dr. Hermann Nothnagel himself, and is as exhaustive as it is practical. The distinguished editor, Dr. Humphrey D. Rolleston, of London, England, has used his pen most profusely, almost every page giving generous evidence of his careful editing. The editorial additions include sections on intestinal sand, sprue, ulcerative colitis, and idiopathic dilatation of the colon. Appendicitis and peritonitis have been given unusual space, treatment and diagnosis receiving exhaustive consideration. The section on intussusception has been greatly enlarged by the invaluable additions of D'Arcy Power, of England, who has made this subject his own. There are 20 inserts of great merit. VON BERGMANN'S SURGERY. A System of Practical Surgery. By DRS. E. VON BERGMANN, of Berlin; P. VON BRUNS, of Tübingen and J. VON MIKULICZ, of Breslau. Edited by WILLIAM T. BULL, M. D., Professor of Surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia University), New York. To be complete in five imperial octavo volumes, containing over 4,000 pages, 1,600 engravings, and 110 full page plates in colors and monochrome. Sold by subscription only. Per volume, cloth, $6.00; leather, $7.00; half morocco, $8.50, net. Volume III. 918 pages, 595 engravings, 21 plates. The American edition of von Bergmann, von Bruns and von Mikulicz's great surgery proceeds regularly and rapidly to completion. The first volume dealt with the head, the second with the neck, thorax and spinal column, and the third considers the surgery of the extremities. The arrangement of the subjects in the successive volumes is evidently planned for the purpose of facilitating consultation. It is significant of the development of surgical knowledge and skill throughout America that the highest literary product of European surgery should be so warmly welcomed here. Even at this early date the demand for the work exceeds expectations. As each country has its special conditions and preferences as to operations, the translators, themselves skilled surgeons, under the general editorship of Professor William T. Bull, of New York, have added whatever is necessary to make the work representative of American practice, so that readers may feel assured of possessing the latest and fullest surgical knowledge of the two continents. Modern progress is so rapid, and withal so solidly founded, that it behooves every surgeon, and likewise physician, who have even occasional surgery to perform, to add this library of surgical information to their shelves. The third volume exceeds even its two predecessors in wealth of engravings. and colored plates. The other volumes of the system will follow in rapid succession. VON BERGMANN'S SURGERY. A System of Practical Surgery. By DRS. E. VON BERGMANN, of Berlin, P. VON BRUNS, of Tübingen and J. VON MIKULICZ, of Breslau. Edited by WILLIAM T. BULL, M. D., Professor of Surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia University), New York. To be complete in five imperial octavo volumes, containing over 4,000 pages, 1,600 engravings, and 110 fullpage plates in colors and monochrome. Sold by subscription only. Per volume, net, cloth, $600; leather, $7.00; half morocco, $8.50. Volume IV just ready. 757 pages, 345 engravings, 16 pla'es. Lea Brothers & Co., publishers, Philadelphia and New York. 1904. All those who have use for a thorough exposition of the best surgery of two continents can find it in von Bergmann's great work, now rendered available for readers of English by Dr. William T. Bull, of New York. In his editorial preface he well says that it is encyclopædic, and that many of its chapters exceed in scope and detail special treatises which have been published on their subjects. Still more interesting is his statement that the great value of the work lies in its practical and clinical character. This is supported by an abundance of pathological data, details of original research, and statistical facts, rendering the work of inestimable value to the student, the surgeon and the general practitioner. These five volumes in themselves will constitute a complete working library on surgery. The fourth has just appeared. It covers the immensely important subject of the whole alimentary tract, including hernia. The regional and systemic division of subjects into volumes adopted for this work simplifies and facilitates consultation. Within a few months the fifth and final volume will appear. The publication of a work of 4,000 pages, with 1,600 engravings and 110 colored plates, in less than a year, is characteristic of the methods and demands of this country. Due care has nevertheless been bestowed upon every detail of editing and manufacture, in fact the American edition is far richer in engravings and plates than is its German prototype. The special features wherein American surgery differs from that practiced in |