organisms which infest so many of our plants, whether wild or cultivated. Directions are given for collecting, examining, and preserving the various forms of fungi. The book is illustrated with 269 coloured pictures from Sowerby. Guide to the Recognition of the PRINCIPAL ORDERS of CrypTOGAMS and the Commoner and More Easily Distinguished New England Genera, with a full Glossary by Frederick Leroy Sargent. Post 8vo, pp. 39. (Cambridge, U.S.A.: C. W. Sever. 1886.) A small book, which will be found useful to the student of Cryptogamic Botany, giving a list of the principal genera, with the distingnishing characteristic of each, so that they may be easily recognised. The book is interleaved with blank paper, so that the student may add notes. POND LIFE: INSECTS. By Edward A. Butler, B.A., B.Sc. Crown 8vo, pp. 127. (London: Swan Sonnenschein and Co. 1886.) Price, Is. We are always glad to meet with a new volume of the " "Young Collector series. The one before us is well written, and deals with the subject of pondlife from the surface, middle depths, above the surface, margins, and on waterplants. Hints are given for the collection, observation, and preservation of the insects, and for the breeding of aquatic insects. The engravings are good, and will prove of much interest to the young collector in naming his captures. LIFE HISTORIES OF PLANTS. By Professor D. McAlpine. Foolscap 4to, pp. 206. (London: Swan Sonnenschien and Co. Price, 6s.) A valuable book for the biological student, giving a clear view of the comparative study of plants and animals on a physiological basis; the living cell, its principal parts and properties, followed by the life-history of the principal plants in the various stages of cryptogams, from the bacteria to the mosses and ferns, etc. It is illustrated with a great number of very good woodcuts, etc. GLAUCUS; or, The Wonders of the Shore. By Charles Kingsley. Crown 8vo, pp. xi.-245. (London: Macmillan and Co. 1886. Price, 7s. 6d.) Perhaps no one is better fitted to speak of the "Worders of the Shore" than Charles Kingsley, who writes con amore of those creatures with whom he has been intimate from childhood. The volume before us is a new edition, beautifully illustrated and handsomely bound, of one which originally appeared some years ago. All who read it will do so with great interest. OUR ISLAND CONTINENT: A Naturalist's Holiday in Australia. By Dr. J. E. Taylor, F.L.S., F.G.S., with maps. Crown 8vo, pp. 256. (London: The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. 1886.) A delightful little book, giving an extremely pleasing account of a visit to Australia. In a bright and interesting manner the author speaks of the peculiarities of Animal and Vegetable Life, and the geological formation. He visited the museums of Melbourne and Adelaide, and the vineyards of South Australia, and predicts the future importance of the wine trade. LOG-BOOK OF A FISHERMAN AND ZOologist. By Frank Buckland, M. A. Fourth edition ; illustrated. Crown 8vo, pp. xv.-339. (London: Chapman and Hall. 1883.) This fascinating book consists of a number of papers selected from Land and Water and other magazines. They embrace a variety of subjects connected with Natural History, written in the usual bright style of the author. Buckland was a universal observer, and it is delightful to read records showing such enthusiasm in whatever he undertook. THE HORSES OF THE SUN: Their Mystery and their Mission. By James Crowther. Crown 8vo, pp. 280. (London: Sunday School Union. Price, 3s. 6d.) A well written and charming book for young people. Beginning with the ancient myths respecting the sun, and giving an idea of fire and sun worship in ancient times, it carries us on to the real and actual work of the rays of light, or "Horses of the Sun," in vegetation, photography, etc., and without going very deeply into scientific questions, the author gives some startling and interesting facts illustrating the marvellous power of sunlight. LADY BIRD'S TEA PARTY, and Other Stories. By James Crowther. Cr. 8vo, pp. 128. (London: Sunday School Union. Price, Is. 6d.) A series of small allegories, drawn from animal, insect, and vegetable life, some of them giving a very clear idea of these lower forms, and evolving from them some amusing and instructive lessons; but the author occasionally confuses himself and his readers by straining the facts to make good the metaphor, as when he mistakes between the neuters and the drones in speaking of a beehive, and representing a banyan of 3,000 years old to be growing in Kew Gardens. PRIMROSES, COWSLIPS, POLYANTHUSES, OXLIPS. By Philanthus. Crown 8vo, pp. 16. Priee, 6d. THE TOMATO, with Cultural Directions for Maintaining a Continual Supply of the Fruit. By William Igguldeen. pp. 73. Price, Is. CACTACEOUS PLANTS: Their History and Culture. By Lewis Castle. PP. 93. Price, Is. MUSHROOMS FOR THE MILLION, with a Supplement. Wright, F.R.H,S. Fourth edition. pp. 126. By J. ORCHIDS: Their Structure, History, and Culture. By Lewis Castle. pp. 106. Price, Is. In the notice of the above series of valuable little books we have discovered that by error, which we much regret, they were accredited to the Journal of Agriculture instead of The Journal of Horticulture, office, 171, Fleet Street, E.C. STUDIES IN MICROSCOPICAL SCIENCE. Since our last issue we have received Nos. 3 and 4 of this important work. The subjects considered are :-Section I, Botanical Histology, Studies in Vegetable Physiology. Chap. 3, a Bifacial Leaf, illustrated by vert. section Leaf of Ivy. Chap. 4, Absorbent Organs, illustrated by a fragment of one of the submerged leaves of Salvinia natans. Section 2, Animal Histology. Part 3, the Human Penis. Part 4, the same organ in the Lower Animals; the slides illustrating these being trans. sec. Penis of an Infant at Term x II diam., and that of a Dog × 14 diam. Section 3, Pathological Histology treats of the Normal Kidney, and is illustrated by Acute congestion of the kidney. Section 4, Popular Microscopical Studies continues to treat of the Sea Fans, is illustrated by Spines, and plates of Palmipes membranaceus and Marine Algæ Ptilota elegans. The slides are fully up to the standard of Mr. A. C. Cole's preparations. The studies may be obtained of J. G. Hammond and Co., Edmund Street, Birmingham. THE STUDENT'S HANDBOOK OF HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. By A. J. Jukes-Brown, B.A., F.G.S. 12m0, pp. xi.-597. (London: George Bell and Sons. 1886. Price, 6s.) One of the series of Bohn's Scientific Library, being a companion volume to Physical and Structural Geology." The volume before us treats of Paleontological and Historical Geology. In the first division we have chapters on the Geographical Distribution of Life, the Origin and Succession of Species, and the Correlation and Classification of Rocks on Palæontological Principles; in the second division we find twelve chapters which treat of the Azoic Era, Paleozoic Time, and the various systems of Rocks. The book is closely printed and well illustrated, and affords a large amount of information. GEOLOGICAL STUDIES; or, Elements of Geology for High Schools, Colleges, Normal, and other Schools. By Alexander Winchell, LL.D. Crown 8vo, pp. xxv.-513. (Chicago: S. C. Griggs and Co. 1886. Price, $3.) The work before us is divided into two parts:-1. Geology inductively Presented; 2. Geology treated Systematically. In the first part the author approaches the elementary facts and conceptions of geology in a pleasing manner from the inductive side. The student is first introduced to the most familiar facts, pebbles and boulders, kinds of minerals and rocks, and such things as may be seen in the fields; then by degrees over the inductive evidences of internal heat, metamorphism, upheaval and subsidence, and thus to the broader generalisations of the science. The second part is a compact systematic review of the subject, bringing into order the matter of the first part, and supplying further information in the several departments. The whole work is handsomely got up, printed on very heavy paper, and is illustrated with 367 engravings in the text. CHIPS FROM THE EARTH'S CRUST; or, Short Studies in Natural Science. By John Gibson. Crown 8vo, pp. 303. (London: T. Nelson and Sons. 1887.) We have here, written in very readable language, some interesting accounts of Landslips, Buried Forests, Coal-fields, Fossil Footprints, Diamond Diggings, Gold and Silver Mines, Oil Wells, British Earthquakes, Meteors and Meteor Showers, etc., etc., from which a very valuable knowledge may be gained. The book is nicely bound, and contains 39 plate illustrations, FUN BETTER THAN PHYSIC; or, Everybody's Life Preserver. By W. W. Hall, M.D. Crown 8vo, pp. 333. (Chicago, U.S.A.: Rand, McNaley, and Co. 1884.) This is a collection of clever and witty sayings and wise maxims, written by Dr. Hall. Many of the maxims are very good. SIX LECTURES UPON SCHOOL HYGEINE, delivered under the auspices of the Massachusetts Emergency and Hygeine Association to Teachers in the Public Schools. Crown 8vo, pp. 201. (Boston, U.S.A.: Ginn and Co. 1886. Price, $1.) Six Lectures on School Hygeine, Heating, aud Ventilation; the Use and Care of the Eyes; Epidemics and Disinfection; Drainage; and the Relation of our Public Schools to the Disorders of the Nervous System; given by different Doctors in Medicine, who were thorough specialists, and adapted their lectures to the distinctive wants of School Teachers. We have read these lectures with much interest. SPEECHES ON THE IRISH QUESTION IN 1886. By the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., with an Appendix containing the full text of the 1886. This volume is a continuation of the series containing the Midlothian speeches 1879, 1880, 1884, and 1885, and gives a verbatim report of four speeches on the Government of Ireland Bill-two in April, one in May, and one in June; Speech on the Sale and Purchase of Land (Ireland) Bill; two Addresses to the Midlothian Electors; and five Speeches during the General Election. NATURAL HISTORY: Its Rise and Progress in Britain as developed in the Life and Labours of Leading Naturalists. By Alleyne Nicholson, M.D., D.Sc. Crown 8vo, pp. vi.—312. (London and Edinburgh : W. and R. Chambers. 1886.) We have here a general outline of the rise and progress of the Science of Natural History in Britain. This is given in a series of biographical sketches, but as some of the most important steps in the development of the Science of Zoology have been effected by foreign investigators, it was found necessary to some extent to pass beyond the limits of our own country. The work commences with the Aristotelian period; then gives an account of Ray and Willoughby and their work, Linnæus and his classification, the great Museums of Britain, etc. etc., and concludes very naturally with Darwin and his famous works. It is beautifully illustrated with plate and other engravings. EMINENT DOCTORS: Their Lives and their Work. By G. T. Bettany. M.A., B.Sc., F.L.S. Two vols. Crown 8vo, pp. viii.—311; vi.-318. (London: John Hogg. Price, 12s.) In these two volumes we find biographies of some of those men who have raised the professions of medicine and surgery to the high position which they occupy at the present time. We find accounts of Harvey and the Circulation of the Blood, Hunter and the application of Anatomy and Pathology to Surgery, Jenner and Vaccination, etc. The subjects are well chosen, and the books will be found instructive and entertaining, both to the medical professor and to the general reader. MASTER MINDS in Art, Science, and Letters: A Book for Boys. By W. H. Davenport Adams. (London: John Hogg. Price, 4s.) The author has brought together in three groups men who have distinguished themselves in the fields of Art, Science, and Letters-Reynolds, Constable, Turner, and Haydon; Murchison, Faraday, and Darwin; Sir Walter Scott, and Charles Kingsley; and in telling their story has elucidated the principal features of their character, and the special distinction of their work. This is one of the books that every boy should read. POST-NORMAN BRITAIN : Foreign Influences upon the History of England from the Accession of Henry III. to the Revolution of 1688. By Henry G. Hewlett. 12mo, pp. 323. (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. 1886. Price, 3s.) This is one of a series of volumes, published under the title of “Early Britain," andc ontains a sketch of the various influences derived from foreign sources, which contributed to modify and develop our national character down to the period when our modern History of England may be said to begin. ANALYSIS OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. VOL. VI. By Lewis F Hughes, B.A., Assistant-Master of Bath College. Parts I., II. Crown 8vo, pp. 221 (Bath Hallett. London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co. 1886. Price, 2s. 6d.) Chiefly intended for candidates preparing for the Oxford and Cambridge Local, and the College of Preceptors' Examinations. Mr. Hughes goes fully into the question of the Authorship of the Acts, the time and place of writing, the geography of the places mentioned. The book is divided into numbered sections, each section comprising a paragraph of the Acts, all difficult expressions being carefully explained. A coloured map shows the missionary journeys and last voyage of the Apostle Paul. We find no other map, although the title says with maps." FOUR THOUSAND GERMS OF THOUGHT. By Rev. W. White Andrew, M.A. Crown 8vo, pp. xxvii.-286. Edited by Rev. Samuel Smith. (London: Nisbet and Co. 1886. Price, 3s. 6d.) The subjects of the Germs of Thought are arranged under various headings in alphabetical order-e.g., Acceptance, Adoption, Affliction, Almsgiving, etc., each being founded on certain texts of scripture. In addition, a list of the texts from which the Germs are extracted are given in the Index, and occupy no fewer than 20 pages of small type. JACK HOOPER: His Adventures at Sea and in South Africa. By Verney Lovett Cameron, C.B., D.C.L., Commander in Royal Navy, etc. Crown 8vo, pp. 348. (London: Nelson and Sons. 1880. Price, 5s.) This is one of the most charming boy's books which we have read for a long time. Jack, who, with his fellow-apprentice, attempted a voyage in a leaky boat, was picked up when on the point of drowning by a gentleman going on a sporting expedition to South Africa. Here they hunted and shot lions, tigers, hippopotami, etc. etc. He was taken prisoner in a battle with the Boers, but escaped and regained his friends, and on his voyage home was, with his friend and a young lion which he had tamed, deserted on a burning ship, from which he escaped on a raft. The story is of thrilling interest throughout. It is illustrated with 23 full-page plates. CHANGING PLACES; or, Wilton Fairleigh in Animal Land. By Gertrude Jerdon. Crown 8vo, pp. 144. (London: S. W. Partridge and Co.) A most amusing tale, in which we are introduced to the Anthropological Gardens, kept by the animals in which men who have been cruel to animals are the exhibits. It is very nicely illustrated. By MONSTERS OF THE SEA: Legendary and Authentic. J. Gibson. Crown 8vo, pp. 138. (London: T. Nelson and Sons. 1887. Price, Is. 6d.) Gives a nice account of some of the strange sea animals, such as the Octopus, the Squid, Cuttle fishes, etc.; in addition, such information as is known of Sea-Serpents, etc. It is well illustrated. QUEER LITTLE FOLKS. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. Crown 8vo, pp. 122. A DOG'S MISSION; or, the Story of the Old Audrey House. By Harriet Beecher Stowe. Crown 8vo, pp. 146. |