The Royal Tombs at Westminster

Westminster Hospital, 1716–1966

(i) Westminster Hospital, 1716-1966, by J. G. HUMBLE AND P. HANSELL, London, Pitman Medical Publishing Co., 1966, pp. x, 134, illus., 21s. (ii) Geschichte des Hospitals, Bd. 1: Westdeutschland von den Anfdngen bis 1850, by D. JETFER (Sudhoffs Archiv, Beiheft 5), Wiesbaden, Franz Steiner Verlag, 1966, pp. viii, 270, 104 illus., DM. 66 or 74. These two books could hardly be more different. Dr. Hu...

Reconstructing Ancient Egyptian Tombs

From the pyramids of Giza to the tombs of Thebes (modern Luxor), ancient Egypt’s glorious history has produced remarkable architecture. Sadly, the nearly four million yearly tourists have taken a heavy toll on many of these ancient structures. Of particular concern are many of the tombs located opposite to Luxor on the western bank of the Nile. Digital reconstruction of these tombs has the pote...

The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: S. NEWCOMB, Mathematics; R. S. WOODWARD, Mechanics; E. C. PICKERING, Astronomy; T. C. MENDENHALL, Physics; 1R. H. THURSTON, Engineering; IRA REMSEN, Chemistry; J. LE CONTE, Geology; W. M. DAVIS, Physiography; HENRY F. OSBORN, Paleontology; W. K. BROOKS, C. HART MERRIAM, Zoology; S. H. SCUDDER, Entomology; C. E. BESSEY, N. L. BRITTON, Botany; C. S. MINOT, Embryology, Histolo...

Neurology elective at the Royal London Hospital.

Hospital Co-Operation in Westminster

((/) A complete co-operation between all the hospitals within the area, under which, while still maintaining their separate identity, they would, for all appropriate purposes, be amalgamated, in the sense of working together. (//) A limited co-operation between one or more hospitals for joint action in connection with the items set forth in (i), (ii), and (iii) above, and (c) A general working ...