viii Preface. 



conveniently dealt with in connection with the several 

 systems, or groups of organs. 



The chapter on Materia Medica deals with the 

 numerous remedies employed in the treatment of disease, 

 their combination and forms of administration, details of 

 which are given in everyday language. The reader will 

 find ample choice, and experience little difficulty in pro- 

 curing from the nearest chemist, the preparations he may 

 need. 



By way of embellishment, faithful portraits of celebri- 

 ties have been secured, through the kindness of several 

 exhibitors, and especially Mr. Charles Reid, of Wishaw, 

 whose similar efforts have satisfactorily enriched previous 

 companion volumes. 



London, 1896. 



