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(le inning, until my remedy shall have been subjected by 

 them to the full light of actual test — and that I solicit. 

 At the same time it is but just, alike to myself and to 

 the profession of medicine, to add that many members 

 among the most progressive in that profession have 

 already accepted my teaching and availed themselves of 

 my discovery. 



Thus far no explanation or statement of it has been 

 given to the world except in brief notices and super- 

 ficial sketches for the benefit of those who have dis- 

 played an interest in the subject. This book was there- 

 fore necessary. It could not have been omitted, neither 

 should it be delayed It is a challenge to the world of 

 science, and a help, perhaps even it may be a salvation, 

 to the sick. It will be a revelation and a source of 

 instruction to all. It will work a reform in the treat- 

 ment of disease, and a commotion among the disciples 

 of antiquated teachings. I understand its force and 

 can estimate its influence. I realize already the criti- 

 cisms that it must encounter ; but I ask for it a careful 

 perusal, and can wait w^ith equanimity for the time, 

 near at hand, when it will receive the approval and 

 indorsement of every impartial reader. 



