James Compton Burnett was born on July 10, 1840, and died on April 2, 1901. Dr Burnett attended medical school in Vienna, Austria in 1865. Alfred Hawkes converted him to homeopathy in 1872 (in Glasgow). In 1876, he took his MD degree. Burnett was one of the first to speak about vaccination triggering illness. Along with other nosodes, he introduced the remedy, Bacillinum. A prodigious writer, he published over twenty books in his lifetime.

"Delicate, Backward, Puny, Stunted Children" is a homeopathic book that focuses on the treatment and care of children who are physically or developmentally challenged, such as those who are underweight, have delayed growth, or exhibit signs of developmental delay. The book provides insights into the homeopathic approach to addressing these issues, emphasizing the holistic and individualized nature of homeopathic treatment.

Key Features:-

An overview of normal childhood development and the various milestones that children are expected to reach at different ages may be provided, helping to identify deviations that could indicate underlying issues.

From a homeopathic point of view, it discusses of how constitutional weaknesses or miasmatic influences can predispose children to these conditions.

Detailed guidance on selecting appropriate homeopathic remedies for specific symptoms and conditions

The book likely discusses key homeopathic remedies that are frequently used in the treatment of delicate, backward, puny, and stunted children.