these have never been cured, and that of five married women, three have gonorrhea. His dictum was based on observations made in the city of New York. Scarcely had Noeggerath published his observations when (1879) Neisser announced his discovery of the gonococcus, which revolutionised the pathology and treatment of gonorrhea. Findley discusses with intelligence the relationship of latent gonorrhea to disease of the tubes, ovaries, and pelvic tissues in general, including the peritoneum. He gives an extensive bibliography mostly from the German. There are no illustrations, though the book is printed on heavily calendered paper. It is an admirable essay.

Practical Points in Anesthesia. By Frederick-Emil Neef, New York, Small 12 mo, pp. 51. New York: Surgery Publishing Co.

A primer of the size of this one is an excellent reference book for the anesthetist to carry in his pocket. Among the topics. dealt with are induction of anesthesia, cardiac and respiratory collapse, when shall the patient be declared ready for operation, maintenance of the surgical plane of anesthesia, important reflexes, vomiting during anesthesia, obstructed breathing, use of the breathing tube, indications for stimulation, influence of morphine on narcosis, general course of anesthesia, awakening, recession of tongue after narcosis, postoperative distress, minor anesthesia with ethyl chloride, intubation anesthesia, etc., etc.

The Campaign against Tuberculosis in the United States, including directory of institutions dealing with tuberculosis in the United States and Canada. Compiled under the direction of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis by Philip P. Jacobs, New York: Charities Publication Committee 1908. (Price, $1.00 net.)

This remarkable book is published by the charities publication committee of the City of New York, the funds for which, however, were supplied by the Russell Sage Foundation. It is compiled under the direction of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis by Philip P. Jacobs. The book is in reality a directory of the sanatoria, hospitals, and day camps for the treatment of tuberculosis in the United States and Canada. It gives, also, hospitals for the insane that make special provision for tuberculosis inmates, as well as penal institutions that make similar provisions. It also gives dispensaries and clinics for the special treatment of tuberculosis patients. Finally, it gives a summary of the legislation enacted in the several states and territories relating to tuberculosis. It is handsomely printed and bound and is sold at cost, the price being one dollar.

Handbook of Suggestive Therapeutics, Applied Hypnotism, Psychic Science. By Henry S. Munro, M.D., Americus, Ga. 12 mo, pp. 360. Second edition. St. Louis: C. V. Mosby Co. (Cloth, $3.00.)

The prefaces to this work not being dated, and as we did not see the first edition we accept the statement of the author, that the first edition was a large one and was exhausted nine

months after its appearance. This is abundant evidence that the book was acceptable to the profession, that is,. that portion which employs this method of treatment. The volume is full of examples of the successful application of suggestion and hypnotism. It will prove interesting to any physician of experience who has the time to read it, but we doubt the propriety of placing such a work in the hands of the young and inexperienced practitioner. The pages are marred by the profuse employment of heavy faced type, and errors of grammar occur occasionally, but in general it represents its class.

Cataract Extraction. By H. Herbert, F.R.C.S., late Lieutenant Colonel I. M. S., Professor of Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery in Grant Medical College, and in charge of the Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Ophthalmic Hospital, Bombay. Octavo, pp. 391. New York: William Wood & Company. 1908.

The extraction of cataract has been considered one of the more delicate surgical procedures. and ophthalmic surgeons, especially the juniors, will enjoy a book on the subject by so experienced an operator as Herbert. We do not mean to be understood that even the older ophthalmologists may not derive benefit from the reading or study of the book, at least in some of its parts. The author bases his monograph on an experience of 5,000 cataract operations, which he is modest enough to say is comparatively a small number for an ophthalmic surgeon in India, adding that in busy seasons, they rarely see their cases after operation, for lack of time.

Herbert describes the operation in minute detail. devoting a long chapter, 136 pages, to this purpose. In another long chapter. 100 pages, he presents variations to the ordinary procedure and their value. After complications receive liberal attention in generous space. The entire text is written in excellent English, simple, concise, instructive.

Arteriosclerosis. By Louis M. Warfield, M.D., Instructor in Medicine in Washington University, Medical Department. 12 mo, pp. 165. Illustrated. St. Louis: C. V. Mosby Co. (Cloth, $2.00.) It is fitting in these days of hurry and worry, of overwork and under rest, that such a book as this should be offered to the professional public. It is quite true that arteriosclerosis is a product of present day life, of high living and rush. Degenerative changes take place readily in the midst of twentieth century civilisation; and especially in the arteries with the increased bloodpressure incident to the excitement. the rapidity of movement, the strain of every day life, whether of business or pleasure. The cardiovascular system is sensitive and must be taken care of during early and middle life to permit of a comfortable old age.

Arteriosclerosis is a disease of prevention rather than cure. While it is usually a disease of advanced life yet sometimes children are affected with it. Outdoor exercise is the chief remedybut the book must be read to be appreciated. It is an excellent monograph on a most important topic and every physician in

active practice, whether generalist or specialist, would do well to familiarise himself with its pages. We could wish the author had ended fewer of his sentences with "etc"-indeed, this abbreviation should never end a sentence,-yet, as a whole, the book contains few errors that mar its handsome pages.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Disorders of the Bladder with Technic of Cystoscopy, by Follen Cabot, M.D., Professor of Genitourinary Diseases, Post-Graduate Medical School; Attending Genitourinary Surgeon, Post-Graduate and City Hospitals, New York. S vo, 225 pages. Forty-one illustrations, 1 colored plate. Prepaid $2.00. New York: E. B. Treat & Co., Medical Publishers, 241243 West 23d street, New York.

Bacterial Food Poisoning. A Concise Exposition of the Etiology, Bacteriology, Pathology, Symptomatology, Prophylaxis, and Treatment of So-Called Ptomaine Poisoning. By Professor Dr. A. Dieudonné, Munich. Authorized translation, edited, with additions, by Dr. Charles Frederick Bolduan, Bacteriologist, Research Laboratory, Department of Health, City of New York. 8vo, 125 pages. New York: E. B. Treat & Co., Medical Publishers, 241-243 West 23d Street. (Cloth, prepaid, $1.00 net.)

The Changing Values of English Speech. By Ralcy Husted Bell. New York: Hinds, Noble & Eldridge, Publishers.

Blood Examination in Surgical Diagnosis. A Practical Study of Its Scope and Technic. By Ira S. Wile, M.D., New York. Duodecimo; 161 pages; 35 illustrations and 1 double-page colored plate. New York: Surgery Publishing Company, 1908. Cloth, price $2.00; oil cloth for laboratory use, $2.50; de luxe ooze leather, price $3.00.

Seven Hundred Surgical Suggestions. Practical Brevities in Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment. By Walter M. Brickner, B.S., M.D., Assistant Adjunct Surgeon, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York; Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Surgery, Eli Moschcowitz, A.B., M.D., Assistant Physician, Mount Sinai Hospital Dispensary, New York, and Harold M. Hays, M.A., M.D. Third Series. Duodecimo; 153 pages. New York: Surgery Publishing Co., 92 William Street. Price, semi de luxe, $1.00; full library de luxe ooze leather, gold edges, $2.25.

Orthopedic Surgery for Practitioners. By Henry Ling Taylor, M.D. Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, New York Post-Graduate Medical School and Hospital, etc.; assisted by Charles Ogilvy, M.D., Adjunct Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the same institution; and by Fred H. Albee, M.D., Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery at the same institution. With 254 illustrations. New York and London: D. Appleton & Company. 1909. (Price, $5.00, cloth.)

Transactions of the Fourteenth Annual Meeting of the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, held at Pittsburg, May 28, 29, and 30, 1908. Saint Louis: Published by the Society. 1908.

Hygiea, Medicine and Pharmacy. Monatsskrift Festband. Edited by Professor Dr. Carl Sundberg. Two volumes. Illustrated. Stockholm: Isaac Marcus, Bookseller and Publisher. 1908.

Volume

Transactions of the American Gynecological Society. 33. Fourth year, 1908. Edited by J. Riddle Goffe, M.D., Secretary. Philadelphia: William J. Dornan, Printer.

LITERARY NOTES

SAUNDERS'S Books is the title of a new descriptive catalogue of medical and surgical works issued by the W. B. Saunders Company, medical publishers, Philadelphia and London. It is handsomely printed in tinted paper, fully illustrated, and is a beautiful specimen of the printing and engraving arts. It contains a description of almost every book a physician really reads and may be obtained on application to the publishers, 925 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.

THE American Journal of Surgery, New York, announces that Dr. James P. Warbasse, late editor N. Y. State Medical Journal, has joined its editorial staff. The March number will contain articles by Lilienthal, Young, Simpson, Hopkins, Tuttle, Brickner, Warbasse, Bandler, Meyer, Hartwell, deLatour, Sellings, and others.

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From the Patient's Point of View

BY GEORGE M. GOULD, M. D., Ithaca, N, Y.

HIS patient's history from the physician's standpoint was so instructive that I asked her to write it exactly as it appeared to her. When it was sent to me I found that my own records could add or change nothing, and as she is a woman of intellect and acumen, I have thought it best to let her account stand without change.

Ithaca, N. Y., February 7, 1909. "Netherby," Cornell Heights.

My dear Dr. Gould: The accompanying is a full statement of the condition of my health from childhood to the time when I went to you last year at the age of 39 years.

I had been a child of good strong constitution, with a sound body, but of high strung nervous temperament, irregular in mood, full of wild spirits one day, depressed and melancholy without any cause, the next. My appetite was as capricious as my temper; sleep-walking and sleep-talking were of habitual nightly occurrence. The years between the ages of twelve and fifteen were spent in a boarding school. Continual headaches and severe pain in the face interrupted my classes, until finally all regular work was abandoned and it was an accepted fact that I should work one week and, alone in a dark room, rest completely the next. This meant giving up the use of my eyes, either for reading or writing, and even sewing.

Married at nineteen, the birth of my only child at twenty marked the breakdown of my physical strength, and during the next twenty years there was a gradual but constant deterioration of nerves and health, although no organic trouble ever developed and no disease was ever discovered to account for all the suffering. The nine months of pregnancy were marked by continual vomiting of unusual violence and the loss in weight of forty pounds. Nevertheless, I was able to nurse my child for eight months and she was fully and completely nourished.

The ten years following were made miserable by neuralgic pains in the face, under the right eye.-"tic douloureux" the doctors called it, and the habit of vomiting begun during preg