oma is as much of an obstetric operation as the application of forceps. Most text-books mention that certain operations should be done for conditions incident to childbirth, but they give no idea of how this operation should be done or the technic of its performance. This work, however, includes the operation and technic of pelvic surgery, which certainly renders it most valuable. To the specialist in obstetrics, the general physician or the student this work is to be highly recommended. A Text-Book of the Practice of Medicine.