TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
In the translation of this little work I have, of course, made absolute accuracy of meaning my first aim. It presents the views of one who in his knowledge and experience of the disease is probably second to none. There are, of course, certain points on which there is much difference of opinion. For example, Hansen’s view, which is very widely held, of the position of the bacilli in the cells, is very strongly opposed by Unna. Then as to the occurrence of nodules on the palms and soles which Hansen denies, Unna remarks that it is quite exceptional, while Hillis seems to consider it by no means rare. The chapter on Treatment has been wholly re-written for this edition, and is practically a summary of the late Dr. Danielssen’s views. The photographs are a further addition to the original German edition. It has been pointed out to me that Dr. Hansen does not refer to the recent Indian Commission. His views on it may be found in the Lancet, of October, 1893.
In conclusion, I have to thank my friends, Dr. Colcott Fox for a general reading of the proofs, and Drs. George Mackay and Stockman for their revision of those parts relating to the affections of the eye and to the drugs used in treatment.
Norman Walker.
Edinburgh, May, 1895.