The Whole Truth About Alcohol.

In spite of the title, which promises by suggestion an impartial discussion of the entire alcohol question, we soon find that our author, the son of Dr. Austin Flint and himself a layman, needs to learn considerably more plain everyday human physiology and also the specific pharmacology of alcohol, before he can begin to discuss his chosen subject. The book certainly contains every talking point that has been raised in favor of the moderate consumption of alcohol. Furthermore, it is plain that on every controversial point the author mentions only evidence favorable to his standpoint. Finally, he sometimes quotes confidently as fact what is absolutely not true. It is the half truth about alcohol presented by one outspokenly in favor of its moderate use. The arguments are often based on incorrect premises leading the educated layman (for whom it was probably written) to accept the false conclusions. The author either