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A Manual of Practical Normal Histology. By T. Mitchell Pruddcn, 

 M. D., Lecturer on Histology in Yale College, etc., pp. 165; i2mo. G. P. 

 Putnams* Sons, New York City, 1S81. 



This work is so arranged that a course of 40 lessons of about 

 two hours each will embrace the substance of the book. It is not 

 designed to take the place of the more elaborate treatises on this 

 subject, but rather to give brief descriptions of tissues and organs 

 and the way by which they may be demonstrated. The subject 

 matter is correct, and the laboratory methods excellent. A useful 

 hand-book for the student and ])ractitioner. 



The Brain of the Cat. Burt G. Wilder, M, D., Professor of Comparative 

 Anatomy, etc.. Illustrated with four lithographic plates; figs. 20; pp. 50: 

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This paper is the first of a series of contributions to the knowl- 

 edge of the brain of the domestic cat. — [Author's introduction.] 

 Reasons are assigned for employing the cat as an introduction to 

 the study of other forms. The value of the brain in determining 

 taxonomic relations is well established; but vagueness of informa- 

 tion restricts the practical application of this character in fi.xing 

 zoological aftinities. The topc)nomic terms, while effecting some- 

 what of a revolution in anatomical nomenclature, give perspicuity 

 and exactness to the subject matter. 



Every student of anatomy should acquaint himself with this 

 work for its nomenclature, synonyms, method of treatment of sub- 

 ject, as well as for the scientific information contained. 



The plates are highly creditable to the artist, and thoroughly 

 illustrate the text. 



The Journal ok the Royal Microscopical Society for December. 



This journal is as full of information as usual, and one is sur- 

 prised how so much knowledge can be collected from so many 

 sources. 



Journal de Micrographic. Publi6 c sous la direction Dr. J. Pclletan. 

 Paris. 



Dr. Pelletan always gives something new and valuable to his 

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