Lectures on the diseases of infancy and childhood / by Charles West.

  • West, Charles, 1816-1898.
Date:
1868
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    WEST OX DISEASES OF INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD. NOTICES OF THE PRESS. In taking leave of Dr. Wast] we can scarcely do more than reiterate our former praise of bim. We have given, we fear, but a very faint notion of the scope of his work, and of its excellent execution. It is one standing by itself upon Its important sub- ject in our language—unapproachej. nnrivalled. His knowledge of what others have done is equalled only by bis own extensive experience; and the re- sult* of both are combined in bis valuable practical lectures now offered for tin- guidance of others.— Brit. and For. Med.-Chir tra /*'■ pi 10. in conclusion we shall Btate that, after a careful perusal of Dr West's work, we are convinced tlsut it is one of the beet publications ever Issued upon of children. Parts of it, ami espe< ialty the lectures upon diseases f the respiratory organs, and some of those upon theaflY- Lions ol the nervous system, are deserving of the highest praise for pa- tient research, happy descriptions of symptoms, ac- curacy, and plain and sensible directions for treat- ment. The style of the auth'ir is agreeable and pleasing, and al the same tini simple and pei spicu- ous m a verj high degree. We recommend the work to oar American brethren as one wh b thej cannot read without both pluasure and profit— M< dical Soeamini r. The book has about it that practical common-sense character which is Always acceptable to the practi- tioner f medicine, whilst the Immense experience of Dr. ^ est, derived from his connection with toe London Hospital for Bick Children, rives to him opportunities for the minute observation of the dis- eases incident to childhood, .such as no private prac- tice can offer. We would especially recommend the careful study of these lectures to the medical -tu- dent Who is preparing himself for the general prac- tice.— Va, Med. und Surg. Journal. We must again recommend Dr. West's book as one of very high merit, and the best on the subject in the English language.—Edinburgh Medical mid Surgical Journal. Every portion of these lectures is marked by a general accuracy of description, and by the Sound* ness of the views set birth in relation to the pathology and therapeutics f the several maladies treated oft The lectures on the diseases of the respiratory ap- paratus, admit one-third of the whole number, are particularly excellent, forming one of the fullest and most able accounts of these affections, as they present themselves during infancy and childhood, in the English language. The history of the several forms of phthisis during these periods of existence, with their management, will be read by all with dei p interest.— The American Journal oj the M< dical I BY THE SAME AUTHOR. (JUST ISSUED.) LECTURES ON THE DISEASES OF WOMEN. Third American, from tiik Third London Edition. In one neat Octavo Volume of about 550 pages, extra, cloth. As a sound practical treatise, based on the ex- tended experience of a close and accurate observer, whose views and,acquirements are quite au niveau with the present state f medico-obstetrical science, this work is f.ini\ entitled to the highest rank; and as such, we stronglj and heartily commend it to the attention of our professional brethren.—7JU Dublin Qua.rU 1 ■'., i/i ■ '■ ' ■ tfi dit ad ■'■'■ <• m •. As a writer. Dr. West stands, in our op'nion, sec- ond only to Watson, the l*M*tcaulay of Medicine; he |io.ss(-8---s that happy faculty of clothing instruc- tion in easy garments combining plen nn profit, he leads bis pupils, in spite f the ancient proverb, along s royal road to learning. His work is one which will not satisfy the extreme on either side, but it is nne that will please the great majority who are seeking truth, and nne chat will couvince the student that he has committed himself to a can did. Bafe, and valuable ^uide.—N. A. Med.-Chirurg, Rl n, If) We must now conclude this hastily written sketch with the confident assurance to our readers that the, work ill well repay perusal. The conscientious, painstaking, practical physician is apparent on every page.—A. I'. Journal of Medicine. We have to say of it, briefly and decidedly, that it i- the best work nn the subject in any language ; and that it stamps Dr. West as the fnulv. prince pa ol British obstetric authors.—Edinburgh MedU aX Journal. We gladly recommend his lectures as in the high- est degree instructive to all who are interested in Obstetric practice.—London Lancet. We know of no treatise of the kind so complete and yet so compact.—Chicago Med. Journal. AX INQUIRY INTO THE PATHOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF ULCERATION THE OS UTERI. In one small Octavo Volume. L)F