ons on subjects which he
thought had been passed over in too general a manner in the original work
of MAGENDIE. In a word, his aim 'to present a system of human physiology
which shall exhibit in a clear and intelligible manner the actual state of
the science, and adapted to the use of students of medicine in the United
States,' has been thoroughly carried out.

THE STUDY OF THE LIFE OF WOMAN. By Madame NECKER DE SAUSSURE, of
Geneva. Translated from the French. In one volume. pp. 288.
Philadelphia: LEA AND BLANCHARD. New-York: WILEY AND PUTNAM.

The distinguished clergyman who introduces this excellent book to American
readers does it no more than justice when he declares it to be the work of
a highly gifted mind, containing many beautiful philosophical views of the
relation which woman sustains in society, abounding in the results of
careful observation, and characterized by a pervading religious spirit. It
is adapted to accomplish great good, and its circulation would do much to
aid those who have the care of youthful females, and who desire that they
should fill the place in society for which they were designed. There is no
work in our language which occupies the place that this is intended to
fill; nor which presents so interesting a view of the organization of
society by its great AUTHOR, and of the situation appropriated to _woman_
in that organization. The book has reference more particularly to the
elevated circles of society; to those who have advantages for education;
who have leisure for the cultivation of the intellect and the heart after
the usual course of education is completed, and who have opportunities of
doing good to others. 'It will supply a place which is not filled now, and
would be eminently useful to that increasing number of individuals in our
country. It is much to be regretted that not a few when they leave school
seem to contemplate little farther advancement in the studies in which
they have been engaged. A just view of the place which woman is designed
to occupy in society, as presented in this volume, would do much to
correct this error. We should regard it as an auspicious omen, if this
work should have an extensive circulation in this country, and believe
that wherever it is perused it will contribute to the elevation of the
sex; to promote large views of the benevolence and wisdom of the Creator
in regard to the human family, and to advance the interests of true
religion.'