ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY. 



RECOMMENDATIONS. 



From tlie Prof, of Zoology and Geology, Cambridge. 



An undeitaking like the " Annual of Scientific Discovery," which is intended 

 to give, from year to year, an abstract of the progress of Science and Art, can- 

 not fail to be highly acceptable in this country, while it will at the same time 

 contribute to elevate the standard of American activity and research abroad- 

 It therefore gives me great pleasure to say, that in my opinion the editors of 

 the present work are fully qualified to execute the difficult task of preparing 

 such an abstract with credit, both to themselves and to the couutiy. As it is 

 designed to meet a want extensively felt, I hope its reception will be such, 

 that the editors may be encouraged to continue it annually. 



LOUIS AGASSIZ. 



From the Prof, of Chemistry in the Lawrence Scientific School. 



I have examined, somewhat in detail, the manuscript of the "Annual of 

 Scientific Discovery," and take great pleasure in bearing testimony to the 

 fidelity -with which the work has been prepared. As a compendium of new 

 and useful truths, it will be an honor to our countiy, and cannot fail to be ap- 

 preciated and liberally patronized by a discerning public. 



E. N. HORSFORD. 



From the Prof, of Comparative Anatomy, Harvard University. 



I have examined the zoological portion of the " Annual of Scientific Discov- 

 ery," which contains a faithful account of the progress recently made in this 

 department of natural science. It is a work of great value in all its depart- 

 ments, containing, as it does, a record of the various discoveries made during 



the past year. 



J. WYMAN. 



From Doct. A. A. Gould, Boston. 



I am confident that a work on the plan proposed will be of the highest value 

 to the community ; and I am pleased that it has been undertaken. The Ameri- 

 can mind is eminently inventive, and, of course, specially interested in the 

 progress of discovery. This work will bring within a convenient compass the 

 very information wanted. My acquaintance with the editors and the facilities 

 they enjoy, gives assurance that the work will be well digested, and will be- 

 come increasingly interesting and valuable from year to year. 



AUGUSTUS A. GOULD. 



From Lieut. Maury, U. S. Navy. 



National Observatory, Washington. 

 Gentlemen, 



Such a work as you propose to publish and make the " Annual of Scientific 

 Discovery," is a desideratum. It will be useful and valuable to all classes, 

 and I shall be glad to see it make its appearance. 



Respectfully yours, M. F. MAURY. 



