William Harvey

j This is one of the 11 Masters of Medicine" series, the introductory volume of which we reviewed in March. Everything as been done to make the record of the life of this truly great ^>an as complete as possible ; and although the material at the author's disposal was somewhat scanty, yet we have a consecutive and very readable biography supplemented by wellhosen extracts from Harvey's works. The authorities are Numerated in an appendix and there is a good index. Our admiration for the indomitable energy and patience nich led to the discovery and promulgation of the method the circulation of the blood is much increased by this book; the grace and tact which made Harvey so good a courtier, s well as the skill and learning which made him so eminent a Physician, are well brought out. ?, is interesting to note the strict conditions by which a