Operative Surgery

are performing operations on the cadaver." We are aware of the difficulties in carrying out this intention, but a perusal of the book leaves some dissatisfaction from both points of view. The illustrations number over 200, and are generally good and clear, but fig. 196 is anatomically incorrect in several particulars, and fig. 199 does not correspond with the description in the text. There are several grammatical and clerical errors, e.g., " jackanet," catgut in " 1 in 500 carbolic solution," the " innermost" of two white lines, "Parker Symes" (Syms), and " either . . . are" (p. 357). On page 10 the flexor carpi radialis is stated to be on the inner side of the front of the wrist.