NATURAL SCIENCE, &c.

THE VISIBLE UNIVERSE.

Chapters on the Origin and Construction of the Heavens. By J. E. Gore, F.R.A.S., Author of “Star Groups,” &c. Illustrated by 6 Stellar Photographs and 12 Plates. Demy 8vo, cloth

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“A valuable and lucid summary of recent astronomical theory, rendered more valuable and attractive by a series of stellar photographs and other illustrations.”—The Times.

“In presenting a clear and concise account of the present state of our knowledge Mr. Gore has made a valuable addition to the literature of the subject.”—Nature.

“Mr. Gore’s ‘Visible Universe’ is one of the finest works on astronomical science that have recently appeared in our language. In spirit and in method it is scientific from cover to cover, but the style is so clear and attractive that it will be as acceptable and as readable to those who make no scientific pretensions as to those who devote themselves specially to matters astronomical.”—Leeds Mercury.

STAR GROUPS.

A Student’s Guide to the Constellations. By J. Ellard Gore, F.R.A.S., M.R.I.A., &c., Author of “The Visible Universe,” “The Scenery of the Heavens,” &c. With 30 Maps. Small 4to, cloth

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“The volume contains thirty maps showing stars of the sixth magnitude—the usual naked-eye limit—and each is accompanied by a brief commentary adapted to facilitate recognition and bring to notice objects of special interest. For the purpose of a preliminary survey of the ‘midnight pomp’ of the heavens nothing could be better than a set of delineations averaging scarcely twenty square inches in area and including nothing that cannot at once be identified.”—Saturday Review.

AN ASTRONOMICAL GLOSSARY.

Or, Dictionary of Terms used in Astronomy. With Tables of Data and Lists of Remarkable and Interesting Celestial Objects. By J. Ellard Gore, F.R.A.S., Author of “The Visible Universe,” &c. Small crown 8vo, cloth

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“A very useful little work for beginners in astronomy, and not to be despised by more advanced students.”—The Times.

“A very handy book ... the utility of which is much increased by its valuable tables of astronomical data.”—Athenæum.

THE MICROSCOPE.

Its Construction and Management. Including Technique, Photo-micrography, and the Past and Future of the Microscope. By Dr. Henri van Heurck. Re-Edited and Augmented from the Fourth French Edition, and Translated by Wynne E. Baxter, F.G.S. 400 pp., with upwards of 250 Woodcuts, imp. 8vo, cloth

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“A translation of a well-known work, at once popular and comprehensive.”—Times.

“The translation is as felicitous as it is accurate.”—Nature.

ASTRONOMY.

By the late Rev. Robert Main, M.A., F.R.S. Third Edition, Revised by William Thynne Lynn, B.A., F.R.A.S., formerly of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. 12mo, cloth

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“A sound and simple treatise, very carefully edited, and a capital book for beginners.”—Knowledge.

“Accurately brought down to the requirements of the present time by Mr. Lynn.”—Educational Times.

A MANUAL OF THE MOLLUSCA.

A Treatise on Recent and Fossil Shells. By S. P. Woodward, A.L.S., F.G.S. With an Appendix on Recent and Fossil Conchological Discoveries, by Ralph Tate, A.L.S., F.G.S. With 23 Plates and upwards of 300 Woodcuts. Reprint of Fourth Edition (1880). Crown 8vo, cloth

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“A most valuable storehouse of conchological and geological information.”—Science Gossip.

THE TWIN RECORDS OF CREATION.

Or, Geology and Genesis, their Perfect Harmony and Wonderful Concord. By G. W. V. le Vaux. 8vo, cloth

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“A valuable contribution to the evidences of Revelation, and disposes very conclusively of the arguments of those who would set God’s Works against God’s Word. No real difficulty is shirked, and no sophistry is left unexposed.”—The Rock.

HANDBOOK OF MECHANICS.

By Dr. Lardner. Enlarged and re-written by Benjamin Loewy, F.R.A.S. 378 Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth

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“The perspicuity of the original has been retained, and chapters which had become obsolete have been replaced by others of more modern character. The explanations throughout are studiously popular, and care has been taken to show the application of the various branches of physics to the industrial arts, and to the practical business of life.”—Mining Journal.

HANDBOOK OF HYDROSTATICS AND PNEUMATICS.

By Dr. Lardner. New Edition, Revised and Enlarged by Benjamin Loewy, F.R.A.S. With 236 Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth

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“For those ‘who desire to attain an accurate knowledge of physical science without the profound methods of mathematical investigation,’ this work is well adapted.”—Chemical News.

HANDBOOK OF HEAT.

By Dr. Lardner. Edited and re-written by Benjamin Loewy, F.R.A.S., &c. 117 Illustrations. Post 8vo, cloth

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“The style is always clear and precise, and conveys instruction without leaving any cloudiness or lurking doubts behind.”—Engineering.

HANDBOOK OF OPTICS.

By Dr. Lardner. New Edition. Edited by T. Olver Harding, B.A. Lond. With 298 Illustrations. Small 8vo, 448 pp., cloth

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“Written by one of the ablest English scientific writers, beautifully and elaborately illustrated.”—Mechanics’ Magazine.

ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, AND ACOUSTICS.

By Dr. Lardner. Edited by Geo. Carey Foster, B.A., F.C.S. With 400 Illustrations. Small 8vo, cloth

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“The book could not have been entrusted to any one better calculated to preserve the terse and lucid style of Lardner, while correcting his errors and bringing up his work to the present state of scientific knowledge.”—Popular Science Review.

HANDBOOK OF ASTRONOMY.

By Dr. Lardner. Fourth Edition. Revised and Edited by Edwin Dunkin, F.R.A.S., Royal Observatory, Greenwich. With 38 Plates and upwards of 100 Woodcuts. 8vo, cloth

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“Probably no other book contains the same amount of information in so compendious and well arranged a form—certainly none at the price at which this is offered to the public.”—Athenæum.

“We can do no other than pronounce this work a most valuable manual of astronomy, and we strongly recommend it to all who wish to acquire a general—but at the same time correct—acquaintance with this sublime science.”—Quarterly Journal of Science.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ART.

Edited by Dr. Lardner. With upwards of 1,200 Engravings on Wood. In Six Double Volumes, £1 1s. in a new and elegant cloth binding; or handsomely bound in half-morocco

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“A cheap and interesting publication, alike informing and attractive. The papers combine subjects of importance and great scientific knowledge, considerable inductive powers, and a popular style of treatment.”—Spectator.

Separate books formed from the above.

Common Things Explained. 5s.

The Microscope. 2s. cloth.

Popular Geology. 2s. 6d. cloth.

Popular Physics. 2s. 6d. cloth.

Steam and its Uses. 2s. cloth.

Popular Astronomy. 4s. 6d. cloth.

The Bee and White Ants. 2s. cloth.

The Electric Telegraph. 1s. 6d.

NATURAL PHILOSOPHY FOR SCHOOLS.

By Dr. Lardner. Fcap. 8vo

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“A very convenient class book for junior students in private schools.”—British Quarterly Review.

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY FOR SCHOOLS.

By Dr. Lardner. Fcap. 8vo

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“Clearly written, well arranged, and excellently illustrated.”—Gardener’s Chronicle.

THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

By Dr. Lardner. Revised by E. B. Bright, F.R.A.S. Fcap. 8vo.

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“One of the most readable books extant on the Electric Telegraph.”—English Mechanic.