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Text-Book of Magnetism and Electricity. By R. Wallace 



Stewart. D.Sc.Lond. Second edition. Cr. 8vo, pp. viii, — 344. (London: 

 W. B. Clive. ) Price 3/6. 



This is Vol. IV. of the "Tutorial Physics," pubUshed by the University 

 Correspondence College Press, and is written for the use of candidates for the 

 Matriculation, Intermediate Science, and Preliminary Scientific Examinations 

 of the University of London. In this second edition much new matter has 

 been added, and some of the more interesting facts connected with magnetic 

 induction in iron has been added. There are 160 illustrations and numerous 

 examples. 



Spencer: The Faerie Queene, Book I, Edited, with Notes 

 and Glossary, by W. PI. Hill, M.A.Lond. Crown 8vo, pp. xxiv. — 212. 

 (London: W. B. Clive.) Price 2/6. 



At the end of this volume of the ' ' University Tutorial Series " are volu- 

 minous notes to the several cantos and a glossary. 



Matriculation Chemistry Papers. Cr. 8vo. (London : 



W. B. Clive.) Price 1/6. 



Contains the last 44 papers set at the Matriculation Examination of the 

 University of London, with model answers to the paper of January, 1897. 



Forensic Medicine and Toxicology : A Manual for Stu- 

 dents. By C. O. Hawthorne, M.B. Second edition. Crown 8vo, pp. 174. 

 (Glasgow: A. Stenhouse. 1897.) Price 4/6. 



The recognised facts and principles of Forensic Medicine are here classified 

 and arranged with the object of assisting students in preparing for examination 



Diseases of the Eye : A Manual for Senior Students. By 

 J. Arthur Kempe, F.R.C.S. Cr. 8vo, pp. 56. (Edinburgh: E. and S. 

 Livingstone.) Price 1/6. 



Here we find in a somewhat condensed form a compilation of facts bearing 

 upon the more important Diseases of the Eye, with such additional practical 

 points as were deemed by the author as likely to be useful to the student pre- 

 paring for his final exam. 



MiNERALOGiCAL Geology : A Synopsis for the Use of 

 Students. By Alexander Johnstone, F.G.S. Cr. 8vo, pp. iii. — 194, with 14 

 plates. (Edinburgh and London : W. and A. K. Johnston. 1897.) 3/6. 



This work, which is intended to accompany the Geological Map of the 

 British Isles, originally compiled by Sir Archibald Geikie, LL.D., and revised 

 and extended by Alexander Johnstone, is divided into four sections. The first 

 treats of the Crust of the Earth; the second, the Study of Minerals; third, 

 Concise Notes on Important Minerals, alphabetically arranged ; and the fourth. 

 Rocks, etc. The Plates are so arranged as to give a good idea of Palaeozoic 

 Fossils ; Secondary or Mesozoic ; Tertiary or Cainozoic ; Quaternary Fossils. 



The Story of the Earth's Atmosphere. By Douglas 

 Archibald. Cr. i2mo, pp. 208. (London: G. Newnes, Ltd. 1897.) i/- 



In this interesting little work the author explains the main features of our 

 knowledge of the conditions which prevail in our atmosphere, as they are 

 interpreted by the science of to-day. The various chapters treat in a concise 

 manner The Origin and Height of the Atmosphere : its Nature and Composi- 

 tion, its Pressure and Weight ; Temperature ; Circulation ; Laws ; Dew, Fog, 

 and Cloud ; Rain, Snow, and Hail ; etc. There are 44 illustrations. 



