Second Edition, Sixth Thousand, price 2s. 6d. plain; 4s. coloured. Half-hours with the Microscope. Appendix.-The Preparation and Mounting of Objects. Athenæum. "This wonderful anatomy of sight divides clearly one blood corpuscle from another; marks distinction from the blood of a fowl and that of a frog; separates the filaments of the finest plants; delineates the bearded hair of the sowthistle; makes a picture of vine or potato blight; pries into the hollow cells of the passion flower; and searches the warm depths of the poppy. Then it dignifies into isolation the minutest hair on the ear of a mouse, the mouth of a flea, the fang of a spider, the eye of a fly, the smallest particle that goes to make up a drift of swandown. Elementary Manuals of Science are seldom so well adapted to please, no less than to teach. The compiler of the volume has this conspicuous merit, that he deals with wonders, and never exaggerates them." Critic. ..... "The beautiful little volume before us cannot be otherwise than welcome. It is, in fact, a very complete manual for the amateur microscopist The 'HalfHours' are filled with clear and agreeable descriptions, whilst eight plates, executed with the most beautiful minuteness and sharpness, exhibit no less than 250 objects with the utmost attainable distinctness." Morning Post. "It is a most interesting study only to observe how nature in her smallest productions, developes the figures as well as the organisation by which the functions of the largest animals and vegetable creations are performed. But the botanist, the physiologist, the zoologist, the anatomist, the geologist, and the chemist, may derive assistance from this book in accomplishing their several pursuits, and exploring the secret springs of the operations which they manipulate.' Economist. "Contains some good advice as to the choice of specimens for examination, with a view of gaining an insight into the structure of plants and animals, and of turning a pleasant amusement into an interesting study. The collected specimens of natural objects are carefully described and illustrated by plates on a magnified scale. To such as are beginning the study, we can recommend this manual as a useful guide." Fcap. 8vo. cloth, coloured by hand, 4s. ; plain, 2s. 6d. Wild Flowers worth Notice. By A selection from the British Flora of some of our native plants which Morning Post: "Not a botanical treatise, but a practical minister to a growing taste, the parent of new pleasures and improved habits; an intelligent companion of healthful strolls through sylvan glades." Era. "We can assure our readers that Mrs. Lankester's accounts of her favourite plants are well worth their best attention, and her little bits of folk lore and general information are introduced with what we should consider great artistic skill, but that she writes so easily and naturally, that no deliberate effort seems to have been made. We should say especially that anyone who wishes to thoroughly enjoy the flowers of their neighbourhood will do well to purchase 'Wild Flowers worth Notice.' It is a little book that teaches a great deal, and in so pleasant a way, that to be wearied is impossible." Gentleman's Magazine, "We heartily recommend this exceedingly pretty little volume to the large class ho delight in flowers, whether in the field or in the garden, but who, deterred by its innumerable words of learned length and thundering sound,' decline to enter on the study of botany as a science. They will find nearly one hundred wild flowers, such as they meet with in any walk, so accurately represented in colours by Mr. Sowerby, that the recognition will be a pleasure instead of a difficulty, and so agreeably described by the authoress, that a new pleasure is imparted to even such wellknown plants as buttercups and daisies." Observer. "This useful, instructive, and pleasant little work is written in the same easy style as the account of British Ferns by the same lady.” Practical Farmers' Chronicle. "We are so frequently asked by our country friends to recommend books on Flowers and Ferns that shall be interesting without being too scientific, that we are heartily glad to have the opportunity of so doing which the present elegant but cheap little volume affords." Shipping and Mercantile Gazette. "It must not be supposed that Mrs. Lankester only deals with botanical facts; she has much legendary lore to relate, and many curious anecdotes to tell; so that, whether regarded as a handbook for a country walk, or as a volume for perusal in the library, 'Wild Flowers worth Notice' is equally acceptable." Athenæum. "We could while away a long summer day talking of the pleasant things suggested by this little book. Although all intelligent persons cannot become botanists, not to know the wild flowers of our country is to be ignorant both of our country and ourselves. And this little book will, as a pocket companion during holiday ramblesthe descriptions and plates being both good-destroy this ignorance in reference to at least a hundred plants. After mastering it, the student will be not a little astounded at his own learning, when he surveys it in the systematic chapter of contents." Illustrated Times. "A graceful little volume. The reader may be surprised to find how many flowers properly considered wild, although they are constantly seen in cultivation. Mrs. Lankester's list comprises about a hundred, from the domestic poppy to the stately water-lily; and each has its own portrait, carefully drawn and coloured from life, by a most painstaking and affectionate artist. It is the very book for an autumn ramble.' Fully illustrated, price 4s. coloured by hand; 2s. 6d. plain. A Plain and Easy Account of the British Ferns. Together with their Classification, Arrangement of Genera, Structure, and Functions, Directions for Out-door and In-door Cultivation, &c. By MRS. LANKESTER. Athenæum. "Not only plain and easy, but elegantly illustrated." Guardian. "Mrs. Lankester has given us a handy pocket volume, with a great deal of information about the uses, supposed and real, of the Ferns, and hints for their cultivation." Examiner. "A charming little guide to one of the pleasantest of quiet country amusements. It is small, cheap, elegant in form, and illustrated with coloured plates. Its description blends popular with scientific information; there are instructions for drying and collecting, and a glossary of scientific terms. The work is one that may be used by a lady without any previous training as a botanist. It is elegant enough to lie on a drawing-room table, small and light enough to be carried about without trouble in bag or pocket, and referred to by the heath side." Era. "Mrs. Lankester thoroughly understands how to make her science bend gracefully to common comprehension." Price 3s. 6d. the same in Case without Description, price 2s. Twelve British Ferns; Being dried natural Specimens; Named, Arranged, and Described. Handsomely bound, price One Guinea. A Large Edition, without descriptive letter-press, One Guinea. The Fern Collector's Album. A Descriptive Folio for the reception of Natural Specimens; containing on the right-hand page a description of each fern printed in colours, the opposite page being left blank, for the collector to affix the dried specimen; forming, when filled, an elegant and complete collection of this interesting family of plants. Size of the small Edition, 112 by 8 in.; large Edition, 17 by 11 in. Fcp. 8vo. 2s. 6d. The Aquavivarium (Fresh and Marine). Being an Account of the Principles and Objects involved in the domestic culture of Water Plants and Animals. By E. LANKESTER, M.D. Athenæum. "Beyond comparison the best work on the Fresh-water Aquarium." Examiner. "As comprehensive as clear writing and a free use of illustrations could make it." With Illustrations. Graceful Riding. Fcp. 8vo. cloth, price 2s. 6d. A Pocket Manual for Equestrians. By S. C. Waite. Morning Post. "In the school, on the road, on the course, or across country, this little book will be invaluable; and we heartily recommend it." Field. "Contains a vast number of useful directions and hints to all who wish to acquire a sure and graceful seat and sure hand. The engravings are well executed and assist the reader in understanding the letter-press." Press. "Designed to give the timid and nervous of both sexes instructions on the management of saddle horses and the proper mode of mounting and dismounting, holding the reins, and such other advice as will be of great service to lady equestrians." Daily News. "Advice to ladies forms a separate and important part of Mr. Waite's manual, and is marked by a very great degree of good sense." Price 2s. 6d. Landscape Photography. Or, Complete and Easy Description of the Manipulations and Literary Gazette. "To the commencing amateur the book seems very well adapted, and to one who wishes to practise photography as an amusement or an adjunct to any other pursuit, it may be cordially recommended." Fcp. 8vo. price 2s. 6d. Fully illustrated. Old Bones. Or, Notes for Young Naturalists. By the Rev. W. S. SYMONDS, Daily News. "Although modest in its plan, it is a very superior work-broad, exact, sufficiently explained by well-chosen examples, and amply illustrated." Spectator. "A small manual of palæontology, very carefully compiled, and likely to be very useful to those who have not the means to purchase or leisure to read Professor Owen's larger works." Literary Gazette. "A well written and admirably illustrated manual for the student of natural history, and one which will no doubt become extensively popular." Era. "Beautifully got up, judiciously condensed, and artistically arranged; to say nothing of its literary ability, which certainly bespeaks a close and shrewd observer." Athenæum. "The plan pursued by Mr. Symonds is a very simple one. He adopts the classification of Professor Owen, and carries the young naturalist from family to family, beginning with man and ending with the lowest fishes, making his own remarks as he goes on. We recommend these notes. The volume is neatly got up, and deserves a sale amongst the class for whom it is intended." Edinburgh Witness. "Young naturalists cannot do better than possess themselves of a copy of 'Old Bones.' It is the work of an ardent lover of nature, with a mind richly stored with knowledge and high scientific acquirement." Mining Journal. "The pleasing and highly-interesting style of Mr. Symond's work is such, that no sooner is its perusal commenced, than the reader becomes gradually and imperceptibly entwined in the beauties of the subject, and willingly continues his course, until at last, upon reaching the concluding pages of the work, he finds that he has attained so complete a knowledge of the principles of one of the most interesting sciences, that he will feel an irresistible desire to pursue his studies to the highest possible point. We can unhesitatingly say that, from no work upon the subject which we have seen will an equal amount of information be obtained so entirely without labour, and in so short a time." Observer. "A very useful little work, well calculated to afford information to the student of natural history." Practical Farmers' Chronicle. "We cannot conclude without recommending all with whom we have influence to purchase this wonderfully cheap and yet elegantly illustrated little volume." Church Review. "To such of our readers as may be dabbling in the science, or may wish to have such a general knowledge of its outlines and acquaintance with its nomonclature as may enable them to take some interest in the many ways in which it meets them in their literature or social intercourse of the day, we cordially recommend the book. It is the work of a writer at once eloquent and scientific-a scientific man who has worked up his knowledge, not by manuals or short cuts, but by hard, practical, patient investigation of the thing which he describes,-a clergyman, who has studied nature without ever losing sight of nature's God." |