This is an incredibly enjoyable book, which provides a fascinating insight into the history of neuroscience. It was devised by the late A Earl Walker and has been put together as a tribute to his industrious efforts to trace the history of neuroscience from ancient to modem times, and it serves as a fine tribute to him. The book builds through 11 chapters from prehistoric times through Galen and Vesalius to the founders of modem day neurology from the later part of the 19th century. The book contains endless fascinating insights into multiple aspects of neuroscience and although the illustrations are a little disappointing in parts there are some rare pictures, such as one of James Parkinson himself.

The book opens with a series …