The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-01-22
VOL. XI,

.r,rv UouEopArmc PEAcrtcE OF SURGERY, iogehergtH
On.ratfve Sursery Illustrated by 30 Eitrugs-
r., n L. Hill NJ D.. Professor Of Obstetrics Jis- 1
aoses of Females and late Professor Of Surgen the
wes,ern Homeopathic College and James Hurt,
NJ d.. Professor OF Sarg7rs in the Wes'er oma
pahic College,. Cleveland J. BAC2b3 = =? Is
TAis book, as its date shows ought to
beef noticed earlier. 1t sometimes happ
however, that, in the muldfarious objects /
ing for the Editors attention, book may
laid up and neglected unwittingly, till it may
expectedly be recalled to the mind, and it is
wise remembered that It has never beeal
ticed. We the more regret the omission&3
volume before us is one Of value, and esidf
prepared with much care, besides that e
to a subject which finds little favor With a
Homeopathy, in any Of its forms of apr
ton, has had to encounter much opposite
its birth place. as well as in this country
naturalization. To some, it is an obje
contempt; and, with all their prejudices
about them, if they condescend to look
no one could expect any other judgment
an already formed one; nor do they care
didly to examine its claims; nor would
admit them, though supported by ten fold
hundred fold stronger evidence than IS tl
which it rests. Others are careless in
modes of demonstration, aud equally INST
full as to being convinced. Yet, there AZ
some among the most intelligent men
classes who believe they find sufficient d
its utility and even superiority to the Of
pat6ie ttn1et -1rss..--~
The publication Of this large volume. IL
which, for the first time in this country. opera
tive surgery is brought prominently FORWARD
connected with the application of homeopa tbi,
practice, is an important circumstance in the
history OF the system among US. We do no,
feel qualified to enter into detailed examinaticr
OF Its contents, or pronounce authoritatiyeIr nm
ITS merits. Our glance at it is not a professional
one. The standing of its authors. however on.
title 1t to a respectful hearing; and, besides
their own labors and researches they have been
aided by valuable contributions of SUBMISSIONS
ana reports of cases, from many of the ablest
homeopathic physicians and medical professors
In this country. The principles of operative
/ N'SNiJ NAO vi COuISe the same as those laid
down In all books of surgery, with which Drs.
hlil ana Hunt appear familiar. The peculiarity
consists In the use of homeopathic medicines in
the various cases of treatment. and we think no
one can fairly come to an examination of these
without admitting the testimony TO be most fa :.
vorable for homeopathy Many facts are men.
toned and Illustrations give. which are Of b;yb
interest.
The account of Dr.. Junod's application of b;s
apparatus and its remarkable Effects in the casa
OF the daughter ofan English nobleman at Paris
IN connection with Hahneman 3 own supervision
OF the patient, aud the restoration from q state
OF apathy and entire loss Of the use of her limbs
caused by congestion Of the brain, the pressure
OF the blood there being counteracted by crea.
ting reaction from an application of ice and
cold water to the lower limbs, is a remarkable
instance Of this kind. book of this descrin.
lion, however, cannot be supposed to receive
the attention Of the general reading public. T.
IS work that will find its place on the shelves
OF physicians, and We should suppose, a ready
welcome from those particularly who are not
AFRAID to avow themselves as the disciples of
Hahneman and his school, in their practice.
The price Of the book, $3.50, is no doubt
higher than it would be, on account of the manv
valuable illustrations it contains