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A Primer of the Art of Massage for Learners. By Dr. 

 Stretch Dowse. Fcap. i6mo, pp. 151. (Bristol : John Wright and Co. 

 London : Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. 1892.) Price 2s. 



Very plain and explicit directions are given for those who wish to make 

 themselves acquainted with the general principles of the various modes of 

 applying energy to the human body by means of the hands. 



Principles and Practice of Bandaging. By Gwilym G. 



Davis, M.D. 8vo, pp. xi. — 61. (Detroit, Mich., U.S.A. : George S. Davis. 

 1 89 1.) Price $3.00. 



This book goes thoroughly into the subject of bandaging, and describes — 

 I., The Roller Bandages ; II., The Tailed Bandages or SHngs ; and III., The 

 Handkerchief Bandages. There are 23 plates, containing in all 172 figures, 

 showing the various methods of using the bandage. The information in the 

 letterpress is very explicit. 



Ophthalmic Diseases and Therapeutics. By A. B. Norton, 

 M.D. 8vo, pp. 555. (Philadelphia: Boericke and Tafel. 1892.) Price 

 17s. 6d. net. 



This is a text-book on Ophthalmology, in which special attention is given 

 to the homceopathic treatment of diseases of the eye. The author gives in a 

 very concise manner all the essential features necessary to a thorough knowledge 

 of the diseases of the eye, commencing with sufficient anatomy of the various 

 structures to aid in an understanding of their diseases. The book contains 53 

 illustrations and 12 chromo-Hthographic figures. 



Contributions of Physicians to English and American 

 Literature. By Robert C. Kenner, A.M., M.D. pp. 93. 



Acne and Alopecia. By L. Duncan Bulkley, A.M., M.D. 

 pp. 85. (Detroit, Mich., U.S.A. : Geo. S. Davis. 1892.) 



Volumes of the Physician's Leisure Hour Series. These books are well 

 written, handsomely got up, and where necessary well illustrated. Price, in 

 paper covers, 25c. ; in cloth gilt, 50c. They are published monthly. 



Public Health Problems. By John F. Sykes, B.Sc, M.B. 

 Crown 8vo, pp. xii. — 370. (London: Walter Scott. 1892.) Price 3s. 6d. 



The author states very forcibly some of the essential points in evolution, 

 environment, parasitism, prophylaxis, and sanitation, bearing upon the preser- 

 vation of public health. Part I. treats of Internal and External Influences 

 upon Health; II. — Communicable Diseases; III. — Defensive Measures 

 against them ; and IV. — The Urban Dwelling. There are several illustrations. 



The Boys' Own Book of Health and Strength. By 



Gordon-Stables, M.D., CM., etc. Crown 8vo, pp. 238. (London: Jarrold 

 and Sons.) Price 2s. 6d. 



We ail know Dr. Gordon-Stables' manner in writing for boys. The book 

 before us is written in his best style, and is full of plain and valuable advice 

 for old as well as young boys ; there are several plates. 



Around the Roman Campagna. By George E. Thompson. 

 Crown 8vo, pp. viii. — 156. (Liverpool : Edward Howell. London : Simpkin, 

 Marshall, and Co. 1893.) Price 4s. 



In this most interesting book Mr. Thompson takes the reader by easy 

 stages around the Roman Campagna; he describes his visits to the various 

 places of interest in a quaint and very amusing manner ; indeed, having begun 

 to read the book, you cannot leave it until you have read it all. There are 

 six capital photo-illustrations. 



