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Review Of Literature.
gloss of novelty , they are nevertheless discussed by the writer in a hi ghly intelligent and critical spirit . He has the art of putting common-place trifles in an attractive light , and of giving a freshness to matters of every day occurrence . Objections to the Ballot answered , S ; c . Hooper . Those who mingle with their thoughts stirring political considerations , and who in these impressions either favour or object to the ballotshould read this
, very useful pamphlet . It is a spirited collection of powerful arguments from the writings and speeches of eminent men . Mill on the Principles of Toleration . Hooper . Truth and knowledge are conspicuously displayed in this little tract ; as the foundation of moral duty the philosopher may find advantage in the perusal of what is calculated to impress the general reader ivith peaceful but energetic truth .
Coulson on the Disease of the Hip Joint . 4 to ., with plates . The careful accuracy with which our author has pursued his investigation , and the easy manner in which he has communicated the results of that investigation are both creditable and satisfactory , for if we take the liberty to hazard an opinion that he is occasionall y hypothetical in his reasoning , such opinion ivill by no means detract from the value of his work ; we believe most authors however talented have a leaning the same
wayneither is the ingenious manner in which he alludes to deficient locomotion in contrast with powerful secretion to be disregarded ; what to those who have had an opportunity to judge , may appear a novel argument , Mr . Coulson announces to be the result of observation—hence its importance and value . The work is divided into seven chapters , embracing the several points of the subject treated ofviz . the anatomy and physiologycause of disease
, , , , pathology , morbid anatomy , symptoms , disease and treatment . In each of these chapters , Mr . Coulson has given evidence of a highly cultivated mind , and the work has the same merit with his former works , of possessing sufficient freedom to be read with interest b y the heads of families , to whom as a treatise it addresses itself with perfect propriety , while the professional reader will derive all the advantages , which the practice , observation , and judgment , are so well calculated to afford .
A Companion to the Medicine Chest . By John Savory . Churchill . The preface to this unpretending little ivork is happily written , and as the author very properly offers it to the notice of the traveller , and those humane characters who residing at a distance from professional aid , are often called upon to mitigate if possible the misfortunes of disease ' and poverty , we have carefully examined our author ' s " companion , " and find it to benot onlwhat he has professedbut that it contains
, y , a condensed arrangement of valuable information , carefully written , and admirably adapted to the class of readers for whom it is intended . We can almost fancy ourselves under the care of some maiden sister or dauohter of a country friend , whose benevolent feelings may have been prompted to step forward to our aid , and we mentally thank Mr . Savory for the pleasing manner in ivhich he has directed their efforts .
Observations on the Preservation of Hearing . By John Harrison Curtis , M . R . I . & c . Renshaw . —Mr . Curtis surely was not serious when in his preface to this abridgement ofhis own production , he stated that many are of opinion that such a course is infra dig . In his own case
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Review Of Literature.
gloss of novelty , they are nevertheless discussed by the writer in a hi ghly intelligent and critical spirit . He has the art of putting common-place trifles in an attractive light , and of giving a freshness to matters of every day occurrence . Objections to the Ballot answered , S ; c . Hooper . Those who mingle with their thoughts stirring political considerations , and who in these impressions either favour or object to the ballotshould read this
, very useful pamphlet . It is a spirited collection of powerful arguments from the writings and speeches of eminent men . Mill on the Principles of Toleration . Hooper . Truth and knowledge are conspicuously displayed in this little tract ; as the foundation of moral duty the philosopher may find advantage in the perusal of what is calculated to impress the general reader ivith peaceful but energetic truth .
Coulson on the Disease of the Hip Joint . 4 to ., with plates . The careful accuracy with which our author has pursued his investigation , and the easy manner in which he has communicated the results of that investigation are both creditable and satisfactory , for if we take the liberty to hazard an opinion that he is occasionall y hypothetical in his reasoning , such opinion ivill by no means detract from the value of his work ; we believe most authors however talented have a leaning the same
wayneither is the ingenious manner in which he alludes to deficient locomotion in contrast with powerful secretion to be disregarded ; what to those who have had an opportunity to judge , may appear a novel argument , Mr . Coulson announces to be the result of observation—hence its importance and value . The work is divided into seven chapters , embracing the several points of the subject treated ofviz . the anatomy and physiologycause of disease
, , , , pathology , morbid anatomy , symptoms , disease and treatment . In each of these chapters , Mr . Coulson has given evidence of a highly cultivated mind , and the work has the same merit with his former works , of possessing sufficient freedom to be read with interest b y the heads of families , to whom as a treatise it addresses itself with perfect propriety , while the professional reader will derive all the advantages , which the practice , observation , and judgment , are so well calculated to afford .
A Companion to the Medicine Chest . By John Savory . Churchill . The preface to this unpretending little ivork is happily written , and as the author very properly offers it to the notice of the traveller , and those humane characters who residing at a distance from professional aid , are often called upon to mitigate if possible the misfortunes of disease ' and poverty , we have carefully examined our author ' s " companion , " and find it to benot onlwhat he has professedbut that it contains
, y , a condensed arrangement of valuable information , carefully written , and admirably adapted to the class of readers for whom it is intended . We can almost fancy ourselves under the care of some maiden sister or dauohter of a country friend , whose benevolent feelings may have been prompted to step forward to our aid , and we mentally thank Mr . Savory for the pleasing manner in ivhich he has directed their efforts .
Observations on the Preservation of Hearing . By John Harrison Curtis , M . R . I . & c . Renshaw . —Mr . Curtis surely was not serious when in his preface to this abridgement ofhis own production , he stated that many are of opinion that such a course is infra dig . In his own case