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rique," in two volumes, containing sixty en- 

 gravings, black and illuminated; a striking pic- 

 ture of the luxuriant vegetation of the tropics ; 

 the formation of the mountain- chains of the 

 Andes, and an interesting account of the origin, 

 manner of life, travels, languages, &c. of the 

 natives; likewise important observations with 

 reference to the ancient architecture and monu- 

 ments of the primitive inhabitants of Mexico 

 and Peru. Two volumes, " Bssai politique 

 sur le Royaume de la Nouvelle Espagne," 

 with an atlas, and the " Essai politique sur 

 Tlsle de Cuba," furnish a valuable picture of 

 the political condition of Mexico and Cuba, and 

 afford still, in spite of the great changes in 

 those parts, excellent information regarding 

 them. 



The observations of Baron Humboldt with 

 reference to the various kinds of animals 

 zoology, are contained in two volumes, " Eecueil 

 d 5 Observations de Zoologie et d'Anatomie com- 

 parees, faites dans un voyage aux Tropiques," 

 in which section, as already intimated, Cuvier 

 and Latreille offered valuable assistance. The 

 science of botany comprised a series of works, 

 and was the most important field of Bonpland's 

 labours. This faithful friend and fellow-labourer 

 of Humboldt had, during, their travels, collected 



