The Microtomist's Vade-Mecum: A Handbook of the Methods of Microscopic Anatomy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Bolles Lee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265380308 ISBN 13: 9780265380307

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Master microscopic anatomy with a complete, hands-on field guide to tissue preparation.

This edition combines plant and animal micrology in one trusted volume, guiding you from fixing and hardening to staining, sectioning, and mounting with reliable, time-tested methods.

The book is organized to help you plan, execute, and troubleshoot every step of tissue preparation. It covers both general workflows and the many specialized techniques used in modern histology, embedding methods, and cytological methods, with chapters on blood, glands, nervous system, and plant tissues. Readers will find practical guidance, technical notes, and historical context that illuminate how to approach complex specimens.

• Learn the core workflow: killing, fixing, washing, and preparing tissues for subsequent processing
• Explore general and special methods for staining, embedding, and mounting
• Find step-by-step approaches for both animal and plant materials
• Access insights into common problems and reliable fixes for tissue sections

Ideal for students, laboratory technicians, and professionals who want a solid reference for hands-on microscopic work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265380308
• ISBN 13: 9780265380307
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 804