Essentials of Syphilology

Abstract

The author presents more than the essentials of syphilology, which the title of his book implies. A great deal of information is crowded into this little volume. No effort is made at originality, and no new concepts are offered. The author cites numerous authorities, mostly American, and expresses his own opinion in many instances. The illustrations are excellent, especially those of secondary syphilis taken from material in the Vanderbilt University Hospital. The book is primarily intended for the student and general practitioner, who has little