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the morphologist, and that the morphologist has more than enough to do in studying the 

 details of structure in the laboratory. 



True as this may be it is much to be regretted that many of the younger students of 

 morphological science are wofully ignorant of out-of-door life, and seem to be almost entirely 

 devoid of that love of nature which was a characteristic feature of the older naturalists. 



Professor Miall's book on the Natural History of Aquatic Insects is written in such a 

 manner as to appeal to all naturalists, and more especially to young naturalists. It will lead 

 them on through pleasant paths, and by enjoyable lessons will teach them much that is worth 

 knowing with regard to the habits and structure of the members of one of the most interesting 

 assemblages of living beings. In addition to lucid and accurate descriptions there are pro- 

 vided numerous admirably drawn figures, in some cases taken from the works of the older 

 naturalists but many of them drawn directly from the actual insects. Certainly the author 

 ought to succeed in his endeavour to " revive an interest in the writings of certain old zoologists 

 — Swammerdam, Reaumur, Lyonnet, and De Geer — who are at present unjustly neglected ". 

 We can thoroughly recommend the book. 



