AMFeb.ui;iP873RM'}  Reviews  arid  Bibliographical  Notices,  95 
Wdhlers  Outlines  of  Organic  Chemistry.  By  Rudolph  Fittig,  Ph.D.,  Nat.Sc.D.,. 
Professor  of  Chemistry  in  the  University  of  Tubingen.  Translated  from  the 
eighth  German  edition,  with  additions  by  Ira  Remsen,  M.D.,  Ph.D,  Pro- 
fessor of  Chemistry  and  Physics  in  Williams  College,  Mass.  Philadelphia  : 
Henry  C.  Lea.    1873.    12mo,  pp.  530. 
Wohler's  Outlines  have  been  for  so  long  a  time  a  text-book  in  Germany,  and 
its  value  as  such  has  been  there  so  universally  acknowledged,  that  Professor 
Remsen  has  conferred  quite  a  benefit  upon  the  student  of  chemistry  by  trans- 
lating this  valuable  work,  and  by  additions  bringing  it  up  to  the  state  of  science 
at  the  date  of  its  publication.  He  well  and  truly  remarks  in  the  preface  : 
"  The  beginner  will  find  a  simple  principle  of  classification,  carefully  carried 
out,  eminently  fitted  to  his  first  object  of  obtaining  a  general  view  of  the  sub- 
ject ;  the  advanced  will  find  it  exceedingly  rich  in  statements  of  facts  with  which 
he  has  constantly  to  deal."  We  cannot  speak  more  fittingly  of  a  work  which 
for  more  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  has  fulfilled  its  mission  so  well,  and  in  the 
various  editions  through  which  it  has  passed  has  kept  pace  with  the  progress  in 
chemistry,  as  might  indeed  have  been  expected  from  its  authors.  We  heartily 
recommend  it  as  a  very  useful  book. 
The  Chemist's  and  Druggist's  Diary  and  Pharmaceutical  Text-Book.  1873. 
4to,  92  pages,  and  32  pages  of  advertisements. 
This  convenient  work  is  published  by  "The  Chemist  and  Druggist,"  London, 
and  contains  the  diary  upon  80  pages  ;  then  follow  a  number  of  medical,  per- 
fumery and  miscellaneous  formulas,  a  list  of  poisons  and  their  antidotes,  infor- 
mation about  normal  human  weights  and  measurements,  statistical  &c.  items, 
mainly  relating  to  Great  Britain,  and  a  dictionary  of  incompatibles.  The  quarto 
size  of  the  volume  makes  it  particularly  adapted  to  be  used  iu  the  store.  We 
select  a  few  from  the  numerous  formulas : 
Phenol  Sodique. — A  popular  preparation  of  carbolic  acid  for  medical  and 
dental  purposes.  Take  of  carbolic  acid,  in  crystals,  188  grains,  caustic  soda  31 
grains,  pure  water  4  fluidounces  ;  mix.  The  carbolic  acid  should  be  free  from 
offensive  odor,  such  as  is  prepared  for  medicinal  purposes.  When  first  mixed 
it  is  nearly  colorless,  but  in  time  it  assumes  a  wine  color,  does  not  deposit  any 
tarry  residue,  too  often  found  in  the  commercial  article.  This  formula  is  the 
result  of  numerous  experiments,  and  gives  an  article  that  will  compare  favor- 
ably with  the  best  French  phenol  sodique. 
Bay  Rum — (Formula  much  employed  in  the  West  Indies).  Fol.  myrciae 
acris  2  lbs.,  cardaraomi  h  lb.,  cassiae  cinnamomi  2  oz.,  caryophylli  1£  oz.,  rum 
9  qts.    Distil  1£  gallons. 
(Probably  the  best  imitation).  Oil  of  bay  10  fluid-drachms,  oil  of  pimento 
1  fluid-drachm,  aether  acetic  2  fluidounces,  alcohol  3  gallons,  water  2j-  gallons. 
Mix,  and  filter  after  a  fortnight. 
Proceedings  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical  Association  at  the  twentieth 
annual  meeting,  held  in  Cleveland,  Ohio,  September,  1872.  Also  the  Con- 
stitution and  roll  of  members.  Philadelphia  :  Sherman  &  Co.,  Printers, 
1873.    8vo.    pp.  354.    Bound  in  cloth,  price  $3.00. 
This  volume  has  just  been  published,  and  will  at  once  be  distributed  to  the 
