ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY. 



NOTICES OF THE PRESS. 



' Nothing which ha* transpired in the scientific world during the past year, seems ic 

 &avo escaped the W not hesitate to ronounM 



tLe work a highly 



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o escaped the attention of the ind ustrious editors. We do not hesitate to pronounM 

 work a highly valuable one to the man of Science." Boston Journal. 



C-ur warmest wishes for its eminent success." Christian Times. 

 tt A nost acceptable volume." Transcript. 

 "The work will prove of unusual interest and value." Traveller. 



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wblican. 



"To the artist, the artisan, the man of letters, it is indispensable, and the general reader 

 Will find in its pages much valuable material which he may look for elsewhere in vain. 

 - B sLon Herald. 



" We commend it as a standard book of reference and general information, by those 

 who are so fortunate as to possess it." Saturday Rambler. 



" A body of useful knowledge, indispensable to every man who desires to keep up will? 

 the progress of modern discovery and invention." Boston Courier. 



" Must be a most acceptable volume to every one, and greatly facilitate the diffusion of 

 CBeful knowledge." Zion's Herald. 



A nost valuable and interesting popular work of science and art." Washington Na- 

 tional hitclligcrcer. 



" A i ich collection of facts, and one which will be eagerly read. The amount of informa- 

 tion contained within its pages is very large." Evening Gazette. 



"Such a key to the progress and facts of scientific discovery will be everywhere wel 

 mcd." New York Commercial Advertiser. 



'A most valuable, complete, and comprehensive summary of the existing facts of sci 

 owe; it is replete with interest, and ought to have a place in every well appointed li- 

 Wary." Worcester Spy. 



" We commend it to all who wish what has just been found out ; to all who would like 

 o discover something themselves, and would be glad to know how : and to all who think 

 ihey have invented something, and are desirous to know whether any one else has been 

 hefore hand with them." Puritan Recorder. 



"This is one of the most valuable works which the press has brought forth during the 

 present year. A greater amount of useful and valuable information cannot be obtained 

 from any bookot the same size within our knowledge." Washington Union. 



"This important volume will prove one of the most acceptable to our community thai 

 bos appeared for a long time." Providence Journal. 



"This is a neat volume and a useful one. Such a book has long been wanted in Amor- 

 l&i. It should receive a wide-spread patronage." Scientific American, New York. 



" It meets a want long felt, both among men of science and the people. No one 

 feels any interest in the intellectual progress of the age, no mechanic or artisan, whc 



Riros to excel in his vocation, can afford to be without it. A very copious and 

 iddex gives one all needed aid in his inquiries." Phil. Christian Chronicle. 



" One of the most useful books of the day. Every page of it contains some useful in 

 formation, and there will be no waste of time in its study." Norfolk Democrat, 

 " It is precisely such a work as will be hailed with pleasure by the multitude of intelli 



E'at readers who desire to have, at the close of each year, a properly digested record of 

 prepress in useful knowledge. The project of the editors is an excellent one, and da 

 icrve* and w>ll command success." North American, Philadelphia. 

 "Truly a most valuable volume." Charleston (S. C.) Courier. 



u There are few works of the season whose appearance we have noticed with more sin- 

 cere satisfaction than this admirable manual. The exceeding interest of the subjects to 

 wmch it is devoted, as well as the remarkably thorough, patient and judicious manner ID 

 which they are handled by its skilfil editors, entitle it to a warm reception by all lb* 

 ok' solid and useful learning."- *New York Tribune. 



