Section-Cutting / A Practical Guide to the Preparation and Mounting of Sections for the Microscope, Special Prominence Being given to the Subject of Animal Sections

Chapter 3: PREFACE TO AMERICAN EDITION.

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The manual provides practical, tested instruction for preparing and mounting microscopic sections, emphasizing animal tissues while covering plant material. It explains hardening and special hardening methods, embedding in paraffin and freezing techniques, hand cutting and use of various microtomes, care and selection of section knives, and stepwise staining with agents such as carmine and logwood. Guidance extends to mounting media and finishing slides in glycerine or Canada balsam. A second part gives tailored procedures for specific materials — bone, brain, cartilage, muscle, skin, wood, and others — plus notes and an appendix on tools and technique.

PREFACE TO AMERICAN EDITION.

Dr. Marsh’s book cannot fail to promote the practical study of histology wherever the English language is spoken, and under ordinary circumstances the students of this country might have been left to the use of the London edition. But a careful reading showed that one or two points which are perfectly clear to British readers might be a source of doubt and difficulty to students on this side. At the present day in this country histology is a favorite study with very many private students who have no access to teachers or large libraries, and for the purpose of smoothing their path we have added such information as was obviously desirable. In the hope that these additions will prove of value, we submit the book to American readers.

New York, January, 1879.