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Nerves of the Human Body, with Diagrams. By Alfred 

 W. Hughes. 4to. (Edinburgh : E. and S. Livingstone. 1890.) 



Students of Medicine will, we feel sure, find much assistance from the 

 study of this book. The nerves are beautifully drawn (and many of them 

 coloured) on 10 plates, some being double size. The letter-press descriptions 

 are clear and concise, and will be found to contain all that is necessary for the 

 purposes of examination. The whole work is beautifully got up. 



A Hand-Book of Dermatology. By A. H. Ohmann 

 Dumesnil, A.M., M.D. i2mo., pp. viii. — 167. (St. Louis, U.S.A. : Medi- 

 cal and Surgical Journal Pub. Co. ) 



This little book is written for the use of students, and treats more 

 particularly on the broader principles of the Science. It has 34 illustrations, 

 and a large amount of information is contained in a small space. 



The Healing Art, and the Claims of Vivisection. By 

 Edward Berdoe, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. (London: Swan Sonnenschein and 

 Co. 1890.) Price is. 



In this little work of 50 pages we have a lecture delivered at Cambridge on 

 March loth last. The writer expresses himself exceeding strongly against 

 vivisection ; but, of course, only one side of the question is given. We 

 should like to hear the other side argued, when, doubtless, our verdict would 

 be : there is something to be said on both sides. 



An Account of the Manners and Customs of the 

 Modern Egyptians, written during the years 1833-35. By Edward W. 

 Lane. Crown 8vo, pp. xxiv. — 552. (London : Ward and Lock. 1S90. ) 



This is one of the " Minerva Library of famous books," and well deserves 

 a place in such a series. It is needless to say anything in praise of a book 

 which may be called an English classic, and which after being before the public 

 for 50 years, is still regarded as an authority upon the subject. The thorough 

 impartiality and consequent truthfulness of the author, is one of the many 

 charms of the book. The pre«=ent edition is enriched with 80 illustrations and 

 16 full-page engravings ; it also contains a Biographical notice of the author. 



The Origin of the Aryans. An account of the Prehis- 

 toric Ethnology and Civilisation of Europe. By Isaac Taylor, ^LA., Litt.D., 

 Hon. LL.D. , etc. Cr. 8vo, pp. xi. — 339. (London: Walter Scott.) 

 Price 3s. 6d. 



The author lays no claim to originality, but gives in a condensed, yet 

 clear form the opinions of the chief authorities on the subject. The book 

 contains an accurate statement of facts bearing on the subject, gleaned from 

 various sources, and also the arguments and conclusions based on these facts. 

 It well deserves a place among the " Contemporary Science Series." 



Rambles and Reveries of a Naturalist. By the 



Rev. W. Spiers, M.A., F.G.S., F.R.M.S. Cr. 8vo., pp. 256. (London: 

 Charles H. Kelly.) 



This book will be read with pleasure and profit by all students of nature. 

 It is not written in defence or refutation of any theory, but, true to its title, it 

 simply gives a well-written and deeply interesting account of the rambles of 

 one who is a good observer, and who possesses much knowledge of the marvels 

 and processes of Nature. We feel sure the book will awaken, as well as 

 increase, a love of that science which its students invariably find most healthful 



