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cians and of naturalists, who have written upon the diseases of 
domestic animals and among whom some have principally con¬ 
tributed to the progress of that branch of medical science. 
The necrologic collection which is thus presented goes 
back to the first times of history, extends to our days and includes 
hippiatres and veterinarians of all countries. Of course, written 
in French, by a Frenchman, the veterinarians of his own coun¬ 
try occupy the largest part of the book ; but, nevertheless, for¬ 
eign veterinarians have not been ignored and names familiar 
to our present generation and specially to American veterinarians 
will be found in Prof. Neumann’s new book. 
Justice must be given to the author, for his impartiality of 
judgment. The biographies are not what they generally are, 
that is eulogious—blame and criticism play the part which were 
due to a few. By so doing, Prof. Neumann has done well: men 
are better known after their death and their work better judged. 
We have read “ Biographies ” with great interest and feel 
that all veterinarians desirous to know those who have worked 
for veterinary science, will derive much pleasure in studying it. 
The book is presented by the world wide known house of 
Asselin and Houzeau, Place de l’Fcole de Medecine, Paris. 
Practical Toxicology, by Dr. R. Robert, of the Pharmacological Institute in Dorpat, 
Russia. American edition by L. H. Friedburg, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry and 
Toxicology in the American Veterinary College, New York, and at the Flower Hos¬ 
pital Medical College. New York : W. R. Jenkins, 851 and 853 Sixth Ave. 
The long-felt want of a practical work of this kind for the 
use of veterinarians and students is by this announcement at last 
to be overcome. The study of these branches in veterinary col¬ 
leges is always a matter of considerable difficulty, on account of 
the immensity of the subject, and the practical teaching of toxi¬ 
cology as related to veterinary medicine has always been confined 
to the most meagre outlines. The character and capacity of the 
American author of the work which is here announced as in 
course of publication are a sufficient guarantee of the thorough¬ 
ness of its execution, and his experience as a teacher in a veter¬ 
inary college is sufficient to give him the necessary knowledge of 
what will be most practical and useful for the veterinary sur¬ 
geon. 
Electricity in Electro-Therapeutics, by Edwin J. Houston, Ph.D., and A. E. 
Kennedy, Sc.B. New York: The W. J. Johnston Co., 253 Broadway. 
The publication of this neat volume of 400 pages is intended to 
meet a demand on the part of both the general medical practitioner 
and the public for reliable information respecting such matters 
