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Dr. Webster's Text Book. , . 3a 
TNTELLIGENCE AND MISCELLANIES. 
4. Notice of Dr. Webster’s Text Book—A Manual of 
Chemistry, on the basis of Prof. Brande’s; containing the 
principal facts of the Science, arranged in the order in which 
they are discussed and illustrated in the Lectures atHarvard 
College. Compiled from the works of Brande, Henry, Ber- 
zelias, Thomson, and others. Designed as a ‘eek for 
the use of students, and persons attending Lectures on Che- 
mistry. By Joun W. Wesster, M. D., Lecturer on Che- 
mistry in Harvard University. Boston: Riche Lord. 
1 vol. Svo. pp. 603. 
‘I'he increased attention which is given to the study of che- 
mistry in this country, cannot but afford the highest gratifica- 
tion to those who pursue it as a profession, and not less to all 
who are desirous of seeing our country elevated, im- 
roved by the genial influence of the physical sciences We 
extent, in many of our schools. 
and mineralogy are now taught at Harvard University by 
Dr. Webster, the author of the work, the title of which y 
have given above, who is connected with the college as resi-. 
dent lecturer. The present volume is the first fruits of his © 
bours, and is a pleasing proof of bis industry and zeal in 
the duties of his station. 
A work like this was certainly fnuch wanted. Many small- 
er works, designed chiefly as school books, have been pubs 
lished within a year or two; but none that is sufficiently ex- 
tended for more advanced students. An edition Prof. 
Brande’s work was published a few years ago, with additions 
by Dn McNeven, of New-York ; and Henry’s most excellent 
work has gone through several editions. It was, at first, a 
work in one volume, of moderate size ; and after - ores 
two volumes, it was republished in this country, 1p suc- 
cessive editions, with ae by the Editor of this Journal, and 
afterwards by Dr. Coxe and Dr. Hare, in gegen sie 
has become, in England, a large work, in two volumes, 
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