FISHES 
VOLUME VIL. 
Hemichordata. ByS. F. Harmer, Sc.D., F.R.S. Ascidians and Amphioxus, 
By W. A. HERpMAN, D.Sc., F.R.S. Fishes. By T. W. Bripes, Sc.D., 
F.R.S., and G. A. BouLENGER, F.R.S. 
AMIPHIBIA AND REPTILES 
VOLUME VIII. 
By Hans Ganow, M.A., F.R.S. 
FIELD.—‘‘ The work is worthy of the series in which it appears, and we ecan- 
not give it higher prais- ” 
SCIENCE GOSSIP.—‘“ More than maintains the high scientific reputation of 
this series. The herpetologists, or students of the Amphibia and Reptiles, have now 
a standaid work of the highest class.” 
LANCET.—* An account of both Amphibia and Reptiles which should satisfy 
the expert, and at the same time entertain the reader who is merely interested in 
the tit-bits of natural history. ... A book full of accurate information and pleasant 
reading.” 
MORNING POST.—‘‘ A delightful as well as a serviceable book. . . . Herein 
perhaps lies the great charm and merit of Dr. Gadow’s book, that, while satisfying 
all the inquiries of the student, it is also in great part written for the ordinary 
intelligence, and the naturalist in the crowd may, while necessarily gliding over dis- 
tressing technicalities, find in its pages many hours of profitable and entertaining 
study of the habits of the classes under notice.” 
NATURE.—“ In concluding the review we would express the opinion that by 
this handsome volume a very important addition to science has been made; that 
the beautiful illustrations, together with the clear and charming accounts of the 
life-histories which it contains, will do much to popularise the study of a rather 
neglected section of zoology ; and that lovers of Reptiles, of which there are more 
than one generally thinks, will feel that the new knowledge imparted to them 
emanates from one who is thoroughly in sympathy with their enthusiasm.” 
BIRDS 
VOLUME IX. 
By A. H. Evans, M.A., Clare College, Cambridge. With numerous Illustrations 
by G. E. Lope. 
IBIS.—‘‘ Mr. Evans has produced a book full of concentrated essence of informa- 
tion on birds, especially as regards their outer structure and habits, and one that 
we can cordially recommend as a work of reference to all students of ornithology.” 
NATURE NOTES.—‘ We venture to predict that, of the ten volumes of which 
this excellent series is planned to consist, none will secure a wider popularity than 
Mr. Evans’s treatise on birds. Strange as it may appear, among the many books 
on birds that have appeared of late years, we do not recall any that covers the same 
ground. . . . Weare grateful to the author for the mine of valuable information 
which he has crowded between his two covers.” 
SCIENCE GOSSIP.—‘‘General readers will tind this work most useful in 
obtaining a proper understanding of birds, and will be assisted by the effective 
diagram of a hawk in the introduction, showing the recognised names of every part 
of the exterior appearance. The expressions used in naming the various portions 
are fully explained on the adjoining page. As we have already said, the illustra- 
tions are admirable. The book is a useful addition to any library, as it treats of 
nearly every known kind of bird throughout the world.” 
SATURDAY REVIEW.—“ The expert and the novice alike must be at once 
delighted by the accuracy and the beauty of the illustrations. . . . It is astonish- 
ing to note the mass of information the author has been able to bring together... . 
With a little practice any observant person would s on learn by the help of this 
volume to track down any bird very nearly to its ultimate place in classification 
