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THE ANNUAL OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY; 



Or, Year Book of Facts in Science and Art, exhibiting discuverics and improvements in Meclianics Useful Arts 

 Natural Pliilosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy, Meteorology, Zublofn', Botany, Mineralog}-, Geologj", Geography, 

 Antiquities, &c. ; with a list of recent Scientific Publications ; a list of Patents ; obituaries of eminent Scientific 

 Men ; index of important papers in Scieiititic Journals, Reports, &C. Edited by David A. Wells, A. M. Each 

 volume will be adorned with a fine likeness of some distincuished scientific man. Agassiz, Silliinaii, and [lenry 

 appear in the volumes already published. I2ino. Cloth. 1,35. Paper cover, 1,00. 



This work will be issued annually, so that all important facts discovered or announced during the year may easily 

 be obtained. 0:3= Each volume is distinct in itself, and contains entirely new matter 



The Editor has the approbation, and will continue to receive the counsel and personal contributions, of Professora 

 Agassiz, Horsfurd, and Wyinan, of Harvard University, and many other scientific gentlemen. 



THE POETRY OF SCIENCE; 



Or, The Pliysical Phenomena of Nature. Bv Robert Hunt, author of " Panthea," " Researches of Light," &c. 

 12mo. Cloth. 1,25. 



LAKE SUPERIOR: 



Its Physical Cliaracter, Vegetation and Animals, compared with those of other and similar regions, by L. Agassiz, 

 and contributions from other eminent and scientific gentlemen. With a narrative of the Expedition, and illustra- 

 tions by J. E. Cabot One volume octavo, elegantly illustrated. Cloth. 3,50. 



This is one of the most valuable scientific works that has appeared in this country. 



THE FOOTPRINTS OF THE CREATOR; 



Or, the Asterolepis of Stromness, with numerous illustrations. By Hugh Miller, authcjr of " The Old Red Sand- 

 stone," &c. With a Memoir of the author, by Louis Agassiz. 12mo. Cloth. 1,00. 



Dr. Buckland says, " 1 would give my left hand to possess such powers of description as this man." 



" Mr. Miller's style is remarkably pleasing ; his mode of popularizing geological knowledge unsurpassed, perhaps 



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THE OLD RED SANDSTONE; 



Or, New Walks in an Old Field. By Hugh Miller. Illustrated with Plates and Geological Sections. 12nio. 

 Cloth. 1,00. 



" Tt is, withal, one of the most beautiful specimens of English composition to be found, conveying information or 

 a most difficult and profound science, in a style at once novel, pleasing, and elegant." Albany Spectator. 



THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SPECIES; 



Its Typical Forms and Primeval Distribution. Wifh elegant illustrations. By Charles Hamilton Smith. With 

 an Introduction, containing an abstract of the views of Blunienbach, Prichard, Bachraan, Agassiz, and other 

 writers of repute. By Samuel Kneeland, Jun., M. D. 12mo. Cloth. 1,25. 



" The histor)' of the species is thoroughly considered by Colonel Smith, with regard to its origin, typical forms, 

 distribution, filiations, &c. The marks of practical good sense, carefiil observation, and deep research are displayed 

 in every page. An introductory essay of some seventy or eighty pages forms a valuable addition to the work. It 

 comprises an abstract of the opinions advocated by the most eminent writers on the subject ; such as Prichard, Agassiz. 

 Blumenbach, Bachman, &c. The statements are made with strict impartiality, and, without comment, left to the 

 Judgment of the reader." — Sartain's Magazine. 



THE EARTH AND MAN; 



Lectures on Comparative Physical Geographt, in its relation to the History of Mankind. By Arnold Guyot 

 Translated from the French by Prof. C. C. Felton. With iJlustrations. 12mo. Cloth. 1,05. 



" The grand idea of the work is happily expressed by the author, where he calls it the geographical march of hit- 

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 the ear like an epic poem. Now it reads like history, and now it .sounds like prophecy. It will find readers in 

 whatever language it may bo published." — Christian Examiner. 



COMPARATIVE PHYSICAL AND HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY; 



Or, the Study of the Earth and its Inhabitants. A Series of Graduated Courses, for the use of Schools. By Ahwolb 

 Guyot, author of " Earth and Man," &c. 



The series hereby announced will consist of three courses, adapted to the capacity of three different ages ard p^ 

 riods of study. The two parts of the first or preparatory course are now in a forward st;ito of preparation, and will 

 be issued at an early day 



MURAL MAPS; 

 A series of elegant colored Maps, projected on a large scale, for the Recitation Room, consisting ot a Map of tha 

 World, North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, etc., exhibiting the Physical Ph«nomena of the Globe. 

 By Arnold Guyot. 



A GEOLOGICAL CHART, 

 Giving an idc.l sction of the successive geological formations, with an actual section trom the .Atlantic to the Pa- 

 cific Oceans. !'y Pr:f. .Tames Hall, of Albany. Price, mminted, 9,00. 



This Chart has U^cn prepared at the request of S. S. R iiidall. Deputy Superintendent of the Common Schools 

 of New York, and A. G. .lolinson. Deputy Secretar\' of the State of New York. It has been examined, and is highly 

 commended, by Prof. Agassiz, Charles Lyell, Edward Hitchcock, J. D. Dana, A. D. Bache, JiSeph Henry, J. W 

 Itailey, T. S. Hunt, J. W. Foster, S. S. iloldeman, and many other scientific gentlemen. 

 A Key to Geological Chart. By. Prot; James Hall. 18mo. Price 25 centi. 



