TABLE OF CONTENTS. 



List of Illustrations vii 



List of text and reference books x 



CHAPTER I. 



Page 

 Historical Sketch m 1 



CHAPTER II. 



Bacteria and their Place in Nature. . 8 



CHAPTER III. 

 Morphology of Bacteria 16 



CHAPTER IV. 

 Classification of Bacteria and the Identification of Species 29 



CHAPTER V. 

 Bacteriological Apparatus 52 



CHAPTER VI. 

 Sterilization and Disinfection 64 



CHAPTER VII. 

 The Preparation of Media for the Cultivation of Bacteria 79 



CHAPTER VIII. 

 The Isolation and Cultivation of Bacteria 97 



CHAPTER IX. 

 The Examination of Cultures 108 



CHAPTER X. 

 The Microscopic Examination of Bacteria and Stains Employed 120 



CHAPTER XL 

 Vital Activities of Bacteria 140 



CHAPTER XII. 

 The Relation of Bacteria to Disease.. 156 



