This book is a comprehensive collection of the writings of Dr. P.M. Latham, one of the leading physicians of his era. Volume 1 covers the year 1876, and includes a wide range of topics in the fields of medicine and anthropology. Latham's work is still considered influential today, and this collection offers a fascinating look at the state of medical knowledge in the late 19th century. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or medical anthropology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.