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have seen nothing that gives in the same brief space so clear and 

 full a view of the eminent names in all branches of literature 

 and science as is here given in the literary lists respecting the 

 various countries. Statistical information of every kind is amply 

 given. 



Such is something of the plan in its leading features, and 

 it is evidently such as to recommend the Manual strongly to our 

 notice. 



The execution is very able. The work is everywhere clear and 

 comprehensive : lucid order, and terse statement, and minute de- 

 tail, prevail throughout. All is very condensed but very distinct. 

 Every topic embraced by the science is more or less fully noticed, 

 and set in the clearest light. It is not a hasty compilation, but 

 a work of vast labour and research. A scientific mind of high 

 order is everywhere apparent, selecting and disposing in scientific 

 form all the materials. 



The information conveyed is more minute, full, and varied than 

 we have seen in any book of the kind. We enlarge not on this, 

 it will be manifest to any one competent to judge, who even slightly 

 examines the Manual. 



And the most recent information is given on every topic. "We 

 have the latest researches, discoveries, conclusions, of those most 

 qualified to inform and guide us." — Witness, Edinburgh. 



The cost and size of this book will prevent it from coming into 

 general use in this country, nor does it give that prominence to 

 Canadian Geography which is necessary for us. Many of its state- 

 ments, too, concerning Canada, are incorrect and could not be 

 taught in our schools. Excellent as this Manual is, it convincingly 

 proves the urgent necessity of such a Canadian Geography as that 

 now in course of publication by Mr. Lovell of Montreal. 



Transactions of the PMlosopTiical Institute of Victoria, 



Wherever Britain extends her colonies, some offshoots of her 

 noble scientific institutions springs up to bear testimony to the 

 energy and intelligence of her sons. We have just received 

 through the kindness of Dr. McAdam, the honorary secretary, 

 vols. 2nd, 3rd, and vol. 4, parti of the Journal above named. The 

 Institute has its seat in Melbourne, a city of mushroom growth, 

 but exhibiting all the solid fruits of British civilization. Its 

 Transactions are admirably and even sumptuously printed and il- 

 lustrated, and are filled with articles on the progress of science 



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