94 The Microscope. 



BOOK REVIEWS. 



Introductory Steps in Science, vii parts in 2 vols. By Paul Bert, Member 

 of the Institute, France. Translated by Marc F. Vallelte, LL.D. and 

 revised and enlarged by John Mickleborough, Ph. D. New York, 

 D. Appleton & Co. 



These little books, for use in schools and the instruction of 

 children, comprise seven parts as follows: I. Animals; II. Plants; 

 III. Minerals and Rock Formations; IV. Physics; V. Chemistry; 

 VI. Animal Physiology; VII. Vegetable Physiolgy. The language 

 is simple, though comprehensive; and, though the subjects are 

 dealt with in a general way, enough is told to give one correct ideas. 

 The translator has followed the text of M. Bert very closely, with 

 the exception of substituting some American examples in the place 

 of foreign ones, making it more suitable for use in this country. 

 The books are profusely and well illustrated and are certainly worthy 

 of the wide circulation here that they have attained in France. 



On a New Treatment op Chronic Metritis, and especially op Endo- 

 metritis, with Intrauterine Galvanism. By Dr. George Apostoli. 

 George S. Davis, Detroit, 1888, pp. 120. 



This translation of Apostoli's pamphlet, will be welcomed by 

 all specialists in this line of practice, and will be found of value to 

 the general practitioner who is sufficiently experienced in the use of 

 electricity, and supplied with the necessary apparatus. 



Science Sketches. By David Starr Jordan. Chicae;o, A. C. McClurg&Co., 



1888, pp. 27(i. 



This is the most delightful collection of essays on science topics 

 that has appeared for many years. There is nothing dull or prosy 

 in what Dr. Jordan writes, and this book contains the best of his 

 papers contributed to periodical literature during the past twelve 

 years, besides several addresses which have not before been in print. 

 The essay on Darwin is an honest and appreciative estimate of that 

 great man's life and work, and is the best which has yet come to 

 our notice; while the papers on the Salmonidae, Johnny Darters, &c. 

 are full of information and interest. As a a truly enjoyable book 

 we recommend this. 



Bits op Knowlhdge. John B. Alden, Bavaria to Beer. 



Abstract op Proceedings op Michigan State Board op Health, and 

 Reprints. 



The Intestinal Diseases op Infancy and Childhood, by A. Jacobi, M. 

 D. The Physician's Leisure Library. Detroit: Geo. S. Davis. 



This is one of the most valuable numbers of this excellent 

 series. Every physician who has much to do with the diseases of 



