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Review Of Literature, &C.
the anatomical examination of the sympathetic nerve the author has been a devoted labourer ; and in its physiology and pathology be displays an acquaintance with all those authorities that have thrown light on the subject , particularly Sir C . Bell , Scarpa , ancl Bichat . The practical deductions are important , anel a reference b y analogy to light and heat , as performing for the vegetable world what this system of nerves does for the animalappears to agree with the theory of Liebiwho is
, g , no mean authority . The notes appended explain the author ' s leadingprinciples , and the cases exhibit that powerful agent strychnine as a very useful remed y in disorders arising from derangement in the nerve and its ganglions , ancl the success appears to have been more especiall y favourable among females . The work is exceedingly well written .
Travels in Southern Abyssinia , Sec . — By Charles Johnson . M . R . C . S ., 2 vols . Madden and Co . 1844 . These very interesting volumes are briefl y dedicated to the author ' s father , in the fewest possible words . But what more is required from a son to bis parent ? In the preface , our young author , who is ofthe medical profession , ivhich he resigned in favour of an opportunity of exploring regions generally looked upon as impervious to the general traveller
, Mr . Johnston acknowledges candidly some embarrassing circumstances , and thereby claims with the better grace a title to respect . He possesses great powers of observation , which be has brought to bear on his subject with very great advantages , and has given in these volumes more practical information on the Ab yssinian nation than any predecessor , Bruce hardl y excepted : he has also examined into their manners , customsreligious and general ceremonieswith all the ardour of
, , youth , combined with the tact and acumen of experience . During his travels , we observe the marked advantages which the professional experience of the author invested him with , although he nearly fell a sacrifice to the native doctor , who , however successful in the " water cure" among the red Abyssinians , nearly settled the account with the " white European , " who found James ' s powder and quinine the only remedies . The author had some offers of marriage ; but the ladies
. were too unscrupulous ; one of them was a powerful woman , and had rejoiced previousl y in the possession of five husbands ! The grander scenes of his observation are described very powerfully , and the minor details of domestic scenes are given with such attention to minuteness , as to bring them before the reader as if he were actually present . In fact , there is no system of the Abyssinian nation that is not explained ancl discussed ; the legist will be as interested as the geologistand
, whether the volumes be consulted for information needed by a traveller , or to gratify the curiosity of the general reader , they will equally satisfy both . The concluding chapter is a most important one , containing a summary ofthe mental qualifications of certain racesof man , and opinions are hazarded , which will probably interest some great philosophical inquirer . Altogether , these volumes are remarkable for depth of information and perseverance in a desired object , ancl will , doubtless , be well received
. The author is fortunate in his publisher . Mr . Madden lias not merely a relish for travels himself , but he has sufficient power of observation to attract authors by affinity . All his publications have a powerful utility .
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Review Of Literature, &C.
the anatomical examination of the sympathetic nerve the author has been a devoted labourer ; and in its physiology and pathology be displays an acquaintance with all those authorities that have thrown light on the subject , particularly Sir C . Bell , Scarpa , ancl Bichat . The practical deductions are important , anel a reference b y analogy to light and heat , as performing for the vegetable world what this system of nerves does for the animalappears to agree with the theory of Liebiwho is
, g , no mean authority . The notes appended explain the author ' s leadingprinciples , and the cases exhibit that powerful agent strychnine as a very useful remed y in disorders arising from derangement in the nerve and its ganglions , ancl the success appears to have been more especiall y favourable among females . The work is exceedingly well written .
Travels in Southern Abyssinia , Sec . — By Charles Johnson . M . R . C . S ., 2 vols . Madden and Co . 1844 . These very interesting volumes are briefl y dedicated to the author ' s father , in the fewest possible words . But what more is required from a son to bis parent ? In the preface , our young author , who is ofthe medical profession , ivhich he resigned in favour of an opportunity of exploring regions generally looked upon as impervious to the general traveller
, Mr . Johnston acknowledges candidly some embarrassing circumstances , and thereby claims with the better grace a title to respect . He possesses great powers of observation , which be has brought to bear on his subject with very great advantages , and has given in these volumes more practical information on the Ab yssinian nation than any predecessor , Bruce hardl y excepted : he has also examined into their manners , customsreligious and general ceremonieswith all the ardour of
, , youth , combined with the tact and acumen of experience . During his travels , we observe the marked advantages which the professional experience of the author invested him with , although he nearly fell a sacrifice to the native doctor , who , however successful in the " water cure" among the red Abyssinians , nearly settled the account with the " white European , " who found James ' s powder and quinine the only remedies . The author had some offers of marriage ; but the ladies
. were too unscrupulous ; one of them was a powerful woman , and had rejoiced previousl y in the possession of five husbands ! The grander scenes of his observation are described very powerfully , and the minor details of domestic scenes are given with such attention to minuteness , as to bring them before the reader as if he were actually present . In fact , there is no system of the Abyssinian nation that is not explained ancl discussed ; the legist will be as interested as the geologistand
, whether the volumes be consulted for information needed by a traveller , or to gratify the curiosity of the general reader , they will equally satisfy both . The concluding chapter is a most important one , containing a summary ofthe mental qualifications of certain racesof man , and opinions are hazarded , which will probably interest some great philosophical inquirer . Altogether , these volumes are remarkable for depth of information and perseverance in a desired object , ancl will , doubtless , be well received
. The author is fortunate in his publisher . Mr . Madden lias not merely a relish for travels himself , but he has sufficient power of observation to attract authors by affinity . All his publications have a powerful utility .