ers.

To all which has been added a general sketch of the diseases of infancy and childhood.

With a view of correcting the gross errors of nurses, whereby so many valuable lives have been lost, there is introduced the "Nurse's Guide," describing the preparations of such aliments as are most proper for the sick, which, as a family assistant, will unquestionably be a valuable acquisition.

Desirous that nothing should be omitted, which would in the least add to the value of the work, he has greatly improved the Dispensatory; which is now arranged in a manner that will not in the least perplex the reader; having endeavoured to render each formula or prescription, as concise and clear as possible, both as to the mode of preparing and the intention of employing it by short practical remarks under each class or head.

He has likewise given a detailed Index, so that in all cases of disease, the reader may be directed without trouble or embarrassment to the appropriate remedies. And that the bulk of the volume might not be too large, he has expunged many of the illustrations under the head of Hygieine, being of little importance compared with the matter now introduced.

The author cannot but think a work of this nature will be exceedingly useful to the student, whose theoretical knowledge has only prepared him to commence the arduous duties of his profession; for, it will not be denied, that the most experienced practitioner occasionally feels the want of a guide in his practice. It is worthy to be noticed, when the first edition of the Medical Companion

was presented to the public, Professor Barton, with his usual liberality and philanthropy, enjoined upon his pupils to procure a copy of the work before they entered upon the duties of their profession, observing at the same time, that he himself had profited by it in practice, by refreshing his memory of what he had read in more voluminous works.

To every family, more especially those in remote situations, the possession of this book must unquestionably, be of incalculable value; for, conducted by such a guide, it will not be presumptuous to say that any person of tolerable capacity, and reasonable attention, may be enabled to practise with safety and advantage, in those cases of simple diseases most incident to our climate.

How far the Author has accomplished his wishes in these important respects the reader is left to judge from the high testimonials, prefixed to the work, from some of the most distinguished physicians in our country.

He will only add, from the time and attention he has devoted, in making the improvements now introduced, he cannot but fatter himself, the "Medical Companion" will not fail to be acceptable to his fellow-citizens; and under this pleasing impression, he submits it to their generous patronage.

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