CONTENTS xiii 



PAGE 



Systemic effects Longevity Experimental proof Prac- 

 tical studies Economic effects 296 



APPENDIX A 



THE GROWTH OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS 



Food of plants Oxygen (0) Nitrogen (N) Carbon dioxide 

 (CO,) Carbon monoxide (CO) Water (H a O) Soil 

 Plant growth Non-destructibility of matter Conserva- 

 tion of energy Transformation of energy The animal 

 body, an engine 315 



APPENDIX B 



FIRST AID TO THE INJURED 



Wounds Bruises Burns Acids and alkalies Frost-bite 

 Sprains Dislocations Fractures Poisons Drugs and 

 chemicals Ptomaines and toxins Stings of insects 

 Snake bite Dog bite Loss of consciousness Fainting 

 Convulsions Epileptic attacks Apoplexy Sunstroke 

 Brain injury Suffocation and drowning Artificial 

 respiration Gas poisoning Choking Croup 325 



APPENDIX C 



PRACTICE IN FIRST AID 



Triangular bandage Roller bandage Four-tailed bandage 

 Compress Splints Sling Stretcher Disinfecting so- 

 lutions 343 



APPENDIX D 

 Table of Infectious Diseases . . 348 



