It is to be regretted that the authors’ names do not appear in connection with their respective contributions, and this is about the only feature that will detract from the completeness of the work. For example, we should like to know which one of the ten is responsible for the statement found on page 90, to the effect that “_All salts of potassium in full doses are cardiac depressants._” This is true only in part, as it is a well-recognized fact that when eliminatives are required, iodides are valuable, in fact, are demanded, and when given in what is known as medicinal doses, potassium iodide is an efficient cardiac stimulant. It is not, however, a cardiac stimulant in the sense that digitalis, strychnine and arsenic are cardiac stimulants, through their influence upon the cardiac mechanism; but rather, because potassium iodide increases protoplasmic activity, promoting the discharge of waste products, and thus lessens materially the work devolving upon the heart muscle itself. Statements of this character should always be made with caution, since they are too sweeping, and calculated to mislead those unfamiliar with the true physiological action of drugs. The book is well printed, handsomely illustrated, and reflects credit alike upon the authors and publisher. SYLLABUS OF LECTURES ON THE PRACTICE OF SURGERY. Arranged in conformity with the American Text-book of Surgery. By N. SENN, M. D., Ph. D., L. L. D. Cloth, 12mo., pp. 221. Philadelphia. W. B. SAUNDERS. 1894. (Price, $2.00.) Like all Prof. Senn’s work, this is an excellent compilation, and no doubt will be highly appreciated by teachers in this department, although it will prove most acceptable to the general practitioner who desires to refresh his memory from time to time in regard to surgical affections. By reference to the list of contents, arranged alphabetically, any subject can readily be located, and all the more important points gained in the course of a few minutes. Those who do not possess the original work will be prompted to purchase it when they have an opportunity of examining this convenient arrangement. FUNNY BONE.—A Book of Mirth, for Doctors, Druggists, Dentists, Medical Students and Others. Containing Funny Sayings, Jokes, Good Stories, Dialogues, Conundrums, Ludicrous Things, Ditties, etc., from a great many sources, with _Over 150 New and Original Comic Illustrations_ by Dr. L. Crusius, all of which pertain to the Medical and Pharmaceutical Professions. The FUNNY BONE PUBLISHING CO., 1421 Market St., St. Louis, Mo. (Price, 50 cents).