Heroes, martyrs and victims

Abstract

In introducing this article, I feel that I must necessarily pose as an apologist, considering the nature of the subject which I propose to bring to the critical eye of "The Chest-Piece" reader. There is nothing original here, for I have merely undertaken the task of producing a translation from an article in the "Gazzetta Sanitaria" originally contributed by G. Bruno, Director of the Institute of Anatomy of the University of Messina. Two motives have induced me to contribute this translation - the fact that this journal of ours should be supported by more student contributors, and the subject matter which is bound to be of interest to my colleagues.