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in the tables is best shown by giving the headings and the extremes of the 

 readings. 



Table I. 



Table II. 



Table III. 



By means of Tables II. and III. it is possible to compare British fiscal spirit 

 strengths with those of other countries. Cartier's aerometer is still used in South 

 America, whilst official Italy and Austria-Hungary make use of Tralles' alcoholo- 

 meter. 



In a clearly written introduction the author surveys the various investigations 

 which have been made from time to time, both for Governments and by private 

 individuals, which form the basis of the data now published. The history and 

 mysteries of proof, under-pro of and over-proof British spirit are laid bare, and the 

 various expedients of alcoholometry adopted by the Excise departments of other 

 Governments are fully explained. 



The book is indispensable to all persons connected with Excise, and from the 

 scientific point of view it well deserves a place in every scientific library. 



C. S. G. 



