This book is a comprehensive summary of the proceedings of The Alabama Pharmaceutical Association’s annual convention in 1886. The author gives a detailed overview of the event, including the names of those nominated as officers, a presentation of the association’s code of ethics, and a proposed pharmacy law for the state of Alabama. The author’s inclusion of topics such as the importance of educating pharmacists, concerns about dispensing errors and adulterated medicines, and the push for stricter laws to regulate the profession, bring the reader a nuanced view of late 19th century pharmacy practices in the United States. This book provides a fascinating insight into the development of the pharmacy profession and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine.