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“We had the pleasure of reviewing some works of the /learned author and are glad to say now that he is one of the 6 Susruta Sangha : 777, Raja Dinendra Street^ Calcutta. great medical writers of the day. In the present book^ attempt has been made to interpret and explain the Ancient Hindu Medicine, principally based upon Charaka and Susruta, in the light of modern knowledge ; and though the task of transla¬ tion is an ungrateful one, specially of technical subjects of centuries back, the author has been successful in his endea¬ vour to an appreciable extent. We are pleased to read his book and have no hesitation in recommending it to all practitioners in general and particularly to those versed in western systems of medicine but desirous of learning of what great men of their own country have already done.”— The Practical Medicine (Dec. 1923). “In his “Foreward” as well as in the text the author makes an excellent scholarly review of contemporary and correlated historical facts and events, which is very interesting reading. In the text he has, we see, gone very largely beyond his premised idea, for more often than not he was described modern advancement taking a considerable space of the book... We congratulate the author sincerely for his great painstaking labours. The book is specially worth perusal by all students of history of medicine.”-— The Calcutta Medical Journal (Sept. 1924)- 6. A Comparative Hindu Materia Medica —It contains the botanical description of about more than 800 Indian medicinal plants, their Indian and European names, their chemical analyses and their therapeutic uses. ig8 pages. Rs. 3-12 “A most erudite treatise and contains a vast amount of information regarding Indian drugs, some of which are of real value, though mostly unknown in this country. We recommend this book to all those interested in Indian drugs.” —The Medical Times, London (April, 1924). “The book describes more than 190 genera and 800 species of Indian medicinal plants in relation to their geo¬ graphical distribution, morphology and therapeutic appli¬ cation. It is a valuable, and is a singular book on the subject. (Translation). Mitteilung’en zup Geschichte der Medizin und der Naturwissenscaften, Band XXIII, Heft 2. “It is a valuable production—a handy volume for ready reference for students of Botany. Those interested in the comparative study of the subject will find it especially useful for It gives Bengali and Hindi names of the Botanical Works By Chandra Chakraberty 7 species. Indian botanists, herbists, and medical practition¬ ers will find it to be a trustworthy and useful attempt on the part of the author.”— The Vedic Magazine (Sept 1924). “This book contains botanical description and therapeutic uses of the indigenous Indian medical plants. The drugs have been arranged alphabetically for ready reference. The book will be useful to. the Indian botanists and medical practitioners interested in the indigenous herbs.”— Indian Medical Record (April, 1924). “In these days when strenuous efforts are being made to revive the indigenous systems of medicine, throughout India, this book will prove an opportune and welcome publi¬ cation. The charge is generally levelled against the Hindu medical system that it has no Pharmacopoeia to boast of and that the therapeutic value of most of the drugs available in India is in the range of doubt and uncertainty. This publi¬ cation will help, to a great extent, to remove that mist. The author has taken immense pains in compiling this work, for which there will be neither sufficient material nor facilities for research. We congratulate him on his successful enter¬ prise.”— The Antiseptic (P. 181, 1924). “The book contains description of over 8co plants, alpha¬ betically arranged under their native names, with their European names, properties. The book will be useful.”— Liizac’s Oriental List and Book Review (April, 1924). 7. Infant Feeding and Hygiene— Contents :— Breast feeding, Breast-milk substitutes, The diet after weaning, Vitamines and nutrition. Hygiene. 32 pages. As. 8 “It is an excellent account.”— Medical Times, London (April, 1924). “The object of this pamphlet is the diffusion of knowledge on the feeding of infants and on the hygienic methods of their upbringing. In a country where thousands of babies die from lack of knowledge of the simple rules of hygiene, any book of this nature is a welcome publication, and we recommend it to the English knowing Indian parents for whom it is intended.”— Indian Medical Record (April, 1924). “Lack of knowledge on the part of parents, coupled with growing poverty of the masses, is mainly responsible for the frightfully heavy mortality among infants in India. A diffusion of the right kind of knowledge, therefore, on the feeding of infants and on the hygienic methods of their upbringing will 8 Susruta Sangha : 177, Raja Dinendra Street, Calcutta. meet the solution of the problem of infantile mortality in our country half way at least This booklet which treats about infantile feeding and Hygiene fills a sad want in this direction and written, as it is, in a clear, readable and noh-technical style will be very much appreciated by the parental • public, especially, womenfolk. We congratulate the author on his successful pmpaganda work which he has aimed at, in the matter of Child Welfare, through the medium of this nicely got-up booklet.”— The Antiseptic (March, 1924). “Infant mortality in India is the highest of all other countries of the world and there can be no denying the fact that this is mostly due to the lack of right knowledge of the parents and their inability to take proper care of their children. The present pamphlet aims to provide them with healthy information on some essential points to be always kept in mind in rearing children, such as breastTeeding, substitutes of breast milk, diet after weaning, vitamines and nutrition and the hygienic life of the child. We hope it will prove helpful to many parents in taking better care of their beloved ones.”— The Practical Medicine (Dec. 1933). 8. National Problems — Contents :—Introduction, Industry, Religious Reforms, Social Reforms, Educa¬ tional Reforms, Hygiene, Growth of Nationalism. 115 pages. Re. 1 “Mr. Chakraberty deals with the following important subjects in this little book : (r) Industry, (2) Religious Reforms, (3) Social Reforms, (4) Educational Reforms, (5) Hygiene, and (6) Growth of Nationalism. He (Mr, Chakraberty) possesses, the wide experience that travelling brings and that wide culture which personal contact with advanced western nations is bound to produce and is, therefore, entitled to a respectable hearing. His patriotism is neither blind nor narrow; he is quite conscious of the drawbacks of his country and is prepared to set them right. “One ought not to think”, he says, “my countrymen first whether he is a fit man in the proper place or not. But if my country is right I shall make her better, but if not right, I shall make her right. Indian nation¬ alism should not be a self-contained goal by itself, but a transitional phase, that of bringing co-operation and love of all mankind. Indian Nationalism must not be like Western States, an agressive or self-sufficient entity, but a stepping stone to Humanity.”— Calcutta Review (Jan. 1924). Works By Chandra Chakraberty 9 “His introductory survey of the present political situation in India is by no means just to the British side, and the political reforms that he suggests are obviously impractical. On the other hand, he is not sparing in his criticism of the moral and social weakness by which India is afflicted. In commen¬ ting upon conditions of morals, hygiene, and education, he has a good deal to say that will be very unpalatable to his countrymen, and on several points be indicates the right lines along which reform should proceed ; but he does not show how India is to be induced to follow those lines. Edu¬ cation, as he says, is urgently needed by India ; but anyone who knows will smile when he reads Mr. Chakraberty^s statement that “for internal order, the ordinary police force is sufficient. The enormous military expenditure ought to be utilised for education and hygiene”. In short, the book points out some weaknesses of India, but it does not consider them from the standpoi;)t of practical administrator.”—Luzac'S Oriental List and Book Review (March, 1924 ). “The author—Mr. Chandra Chakraverty has discussed the problems necessary for National Progress and is of opinion that the growth and progress of nationalism does not depend merely on political activities but upon the bed-rock of Industry, Religious, Social and Educational Reforms, combined with hygienic principles, and that due to lack of these qualities, a good deal of enthusiasm and sacrifice for the country has proved fruitless. He also recommends abolition of caste barrier and is in favour of intercaste marriage. The book is ably written and carefully arranged and is sure to make an interesting reading for all well-wishers of the country, who must devote special attention to the useful suggestions made.” —The Muslim Outlook (August 10, 1924). “Mr. Chakraverty points out that the National Progress depends not merely on political activities but also on educa¬ tion, industry, hygiene etc. The author has liberal views as regards social questions. He favours inter-caste marriage on eugenic principles and gradual abolition of caste and creed barrier.”— The Indian Review (May, 1924). “In this book the author deals with the many social, economic, industrial and educational problems of vital import¬ ance to India. He has discussed them from the standpoint of national unity and his views are thof^e of an advanced radical thinker.