WORKS BY PHILIP HENRY GOSSE, F.R.S. 



THE AQUAEIUM; 



AN UNVEILING OF 



THE WONDERS OP THE DEEP SEA. 



Post Svo. with coloured and uncoloured Illustrations, 17s. 



"Those who have had the gratification of spirit-companionship with Mr. Gosse 

 in his former rambles, will rejoice to find themselves again by his side on the shores 

 of Dorset. He has the art of throwing the 'purple light' of life over the marble 

 form of science ; and while satisfying the learned by illustrations and confirmations 

 of what they knew before, he delights the seekers of knowledge, and even of 

 amusement, by leading them into profitable and pleasant paths ' which they have 



not known ' The volume ought to be upon the table of every intelligent 



sea-side visitor. It would be injustice to close these remarks without paying a 

 tribute to the singular beauty, both of design and execution, of the plates which 

 accompany the work." — Globe, June 22, 1854. 



"To all who have looked with interest upon the collection of marine aquatic 

 animals in the Zoological Gardens, and observed with attention their wondrous de- 

 velopment of form and function, this book, by an eminent lover of Nature's marvels, 

 will be a delightful and welcome companion. Mr. Gosse has himself dived into the 

 bejewelled palaces which old Neptune has so long kept reluctantly under lock and 

 key, and we find their treasures set before us with a freshness and fidelity which 

 afford welcome and instructive lessons to naturalists of all ages. . . . It is a charm- 

 ing little volume, and an admirable pocket companion for visitors to the sea-side," 

 — Literary Gazette, July 15, 1S54. 



"The beautiful little work now before us Every page of this fascinating 



work is quotable. ... A fitting ornament for the drawing-room table." — Chambers's 

 Journal, Aug. 1854. 



A HANDBOOK 



TO 



THE MARINE AQUARIUM: 



CONTAINING 



PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS 



FOR CONSTRUCTING, STOCKING, AND MAINTAINING A TANK, 



AND FOR COLLECTING PLANTS AND ANIMALS. 



Second Edition. Foolscap Svo. 2s. Gd. 



" This little Handbook appears to contain every information that can be required 

 for a commencement ; and will, doubtless, prove highly acceptable to those who 

 interest themselves in marine zoology." — Annals of Natural Historij, Feb. 1856. 



LONDON : JOHN VAN VOORST, PATERNOSTER ROW. 



