A JOURNEY IN BRAZIL 



By Professor and Mrs. Louis Agassiz. With eight 

 full-page Illustrations and many smaller ones, from 

 photographs and sketches. New Edition. Crown 

 8vo, gilt top, $2.50. 



The volume possesses a high degree of interest in the richness 

 of its details concerning the manners and customs, social life, and 

 natural scenerv, of Brazil, its animated and often picturesque nar- 

 rative, and the graceful freedom and simplicity of its style. — 

 New York Tribu 



The narrative is interwoven with some of the more general re- 

 sults of Prof. Agassix's scientific observations, especially his in- 

 quiries into the distribution of the fishes in the greatest hydro- 

 graphic basin in the world, and the proof of the former existence 

 of glaciers thi its extent. The vegetation of the tropics, 



seen by Prof. : from a palcontological point of view, is 



drawn in charming pictures by .Mrs. Agassiz's pen. — Jour?ial of 

 'el and Natural History (London). 



A most charming and instructive volume. Tt will be an indis- 

 pensable companion for every traveler in Brazil ; and its intrinsic 

 merits assure for it general favor and circulation. — Pall Mall 

 Gazette. 



A more charming volume of travels we have seldom met with. 

 — Springfield Republican. 



It is impossible to give the reader an idea of the wealth in the 

 volume. — Boston Transcript. 



SEASIDE STUDIES IN NATURAL HISTORY. 



By Elizabeth C. Agassiz and Alexander Agassiz. 

 With one hundred and eighty-five Illustrations. 

 8vo, $3.00. 



This beautiful volume is an admirable companion for the sea- 

 side resident or tourist, especially for all who are capable of pleas- 

 ure from looking at or studying the life of the sea. Professor 

 Alexander Agassi/, gives the results of his own extended observa- 

 tions and profound researches, relating to the structure, habits, 

 growth, development from the embryo, and other characteristics 

 of Xew England polyps, jelly-fishes or medusae, and star-fishes ; 

 illustrating hi iptions with numerous artistic figures; and 



Mrs. Agassiz adds to the volume the charm of her graceful pen. 

 ;ide Studies in Natural History" is a work for the learned 

 as well as unlearned, fitted to give all delight and instruction. — 

 Professor James D. Dana, in American Journal of Science. 



