286 THE MICROSCOPE. 
BOOK REVIEWS. 
THe PuysicriAn’s LEIsuRE Liprary: Detroit, Geo. S. Davis. 
This is a series of short, practical treatises by eminent writers 
of this country and Europe, upon subjects of interest to the general 
practitioner. The series will be complete in twelve numbers, pub- 
lished monthly. Six have been received, viz: Inhalers, Inhala- 
tions and Inhalants, by Beverly Robinson, M. D.; The Use of Elec- 
tricity in the Removal of Superfluous Hair, and in the Treatment 
of, Various Facial Blemishes, by Geo. H. Fox, M. D.; New Medica- 
tions, by Dujardin Beaumetz, M. D ; The Modern Treatment of Ear 
Diseases, by Samuel Sexton, M. D.; Spinal Irritation, by Wm. A. 
Hammond, M. D.; The Modern Treatment of Eczema, by Henry 
G. Piffard, M. D.and Antiseptic Midwifery, by Henry J. Garrigues, 
M.D. This is a new departure in medical publications. It enables 
the physician to obtain at a nominal cost the latest ideas upon 
treatment without being compelled to purchase costly text books 
filled with matter which he already possesses. The numbers are 
handsomely bound in paper and can be bought in series or singly. 
Our London Agent, Mr. W. P. Collins, has sent us his latest 
catalogue and list of books, new and second hand, on microscopy 
and allied sciences. These lists are published mouthly, and are 
an important addition to the working-library,—keeping the micro- 
scopist informed of all the latest works published in England and 
on the Continent,—and the prices for which they may be obtained. 
Mr. Collins’ catalogue also contains a list of many old and rare 
books. Sent on application. 
MicroscopicaL Dracnosis, by Chas. H. Stowell, M. D., and 
Louisa Reed Stowell, M. 8S. Geo. S. Davis, Publisher, Detroit. 
From the time of first issue, some four years ago, to the present, 
this little work has held good favor among those interested in 
microscopy. It is particularly well adapted to the beginner and 
amateur, as much attention is given to elementary detail. In this 
lies the principal value of the book, and makes it fit well the 
present stage of microscopical science in this country. The work 
is divided into three parts. The first part treats of the microscope, 
and a general view of animal histology, including a chapter on urin- 
ary deposits—with really admirable plates—some leading points on 
tumors, parasites, etc. The second is devoted to vegetable struc- 
