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. 
Lonpon, 1896. 
