In England several attempts have been made from time to time to popularise the idea of burning the dead. Perhaps the earliest literary production in its favour was that of Sir Thomas Browne.[169] Amongst later productions is one by Dr. J. Jamieson, written entirely from an historical point of view.[170] Another work was issued in 1857 by a 'Member of the Royal College of Surgeons,'[171] and papers have also occasionally been written in various periodicals. Several articles favourably treating it from the religious side of the question have also appeared. [169] 'Hydriotaphy, or Urn Burial,' 1658, and other editions. [170] 'Origin of Cremation.' Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, vol. viii. [171] 'Burning the Dead, or Urn Sepulture,' by Mr. Chas. Cobbe. A few copies are still obtainable from Knowles, Celbridge Place, Bayswater, London. The benefits of cremation have been persistently brought before the authorities of London, and by none more energetically than Dr. Lord,[172] but as a matter of course nothing could be done, as a suitable means of cineration was not at hand. [172] Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead. Reports for the years 1857-1858, 1864, 1867, 1873, and 1874. The only practical work which has ever appeared in England is that of Sir Henry Thompson,[173] the first part of which appeared in the 'Contemporary Review' of January 1874, and the second part in the March number. It treats of the question entirely from the practical side, and it will be impossible to understand the full merits of cremation without perusing it. Its appearance has marked a new era in the history of the question, and the whole of the foreign press are unanimous in its praise. Indeed nearly every European nation has now translated it for itself. It has awakened in our land an interest which cannot possibly subside, and its arguments have found a willing confirmation in the minds of thousands of all classes. There can be no doubt also that the kind of apparatus chosen by Sir Henry Thompson, after several crucial tests, will prove the most suitable one which can be devised.[174] [173] 'Cremation.' H. S. King & Co., London. 2nd ed. 1_s._