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The Intermediate Algebra, based on the Algebra of Rad- 



hakrishnan. By William Briggs, M.A., F.C.S., F.R.A.S., and i\. H. Bryan. 

 Sc.D., F.R.S., etc. Cr. 8vo, pp. vii.— 375. (London : W. B. Clive. 1896.) 

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We learn by the Preface that Prof. Radhakrishnan's book is the outcome of 

 the intelligent digestion of the best English authorities, particularly of De 

 Morgan, Clifford, and Chrystal, and in the book before us the Indian work has 

 been subjected to numerous alterations and modifications, and considerable 

 additions have been made (notably. Logarithms, Interest, and Annuities) to 

 render it more suitable to the wants of English students. These last-named 

 chapters are entirely new ; a new method is introduced of treating annuities 

 -(.vithout employing the formula for a geometrical progression. 



A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles, edited 

 by Dr. James A. H. Murray. Fieli:) — Fish. By Henry Bradley, Hon. M.A. 

 Oxon. (Oxford: The Clarendon Press. London: H. Frowde. April, 1896.) 

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The present section is concerned with words that are among the oldest and 

 most frequently used in the language. This part contains 766 main words, 

 of which 5S6 are current and native or fully naturalised, and 161 (or 27 '4 per 

 cent.) are obsolete. There are also 553 combinations and 97 subordinate, 

 making 1416 in this section. 



The Oracle Encyclopaedia, containing the most accurate 



information in the most readable form. (London: George Newnes.) 



Part 19 of this work commences the fourth volume. Commencing with 

 London, it carries on to the word Medici. This part consists of 120 pages. 

 There are many illustrations. 



A Popular Handbook and Atlas of Astronomy : Designed 

 as a Complete Guide to a Knowledge of the Heavenly Bodies, and as an Aid 

 to those possessing Telescopes. By William Feck, F.R.S. E. , F.R.A.S., etc. 

 Large 4to, pp. xii. — 176. (London and Edinburgh: Gall and Inglis. 1890.) 

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In this fine work the various subjects are described in a popular manner, 

 complete and accurate information being at the same time given in the principal 

 departments of modern astronomy. The aim of the author has been to supply 

 the knowledge that is required by every fairly-well educated individual — viz., 

 to give a clear, accurate, and popular account of the nature of the various 

 heavenly bodies and their position in the universe. 



In the first chapter, in a condensed form, is presented the Author's investi- 

 gation as to the origin of the Constellations ; these are the outcome of many 

 years' study. The principal subjects discussed in the various chapters are 

 arranged under various heads 



We believe the Atlas will be found to be of the greatest assistance to all 

 who are desirous of obtaining an accurate knowledge of the sidereal heavens, 

 and have great confidence in recommending it to our readers. There are 45 

 large plates, maps, etc., and many illustrations, diagrams, etc. 



Historical and Future Eclipses, with Notes on Planets, 

 Double Stars, and other Celestial Matters. By Rev. S. J. Johnson, M.A., 

 F.R.A.S. Crown Svo, pp. viii. — 178. (London : James Parker. 1896.) 



We have in the first part of this book a brief account of some very early 

 Chinese eclipses, and of the most ancient eclipses of which we have clear 

 record, eclipses in the Christian era, and a long list of future eclipses extending 

 to A.D. 2491, with diagrams; Part 2 contains interesting notes on Planets, 

 Double Stars, and other celestial matters. 



