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UNSCIENTIFIC ESSAYS. 



By F. WOOD JONES, M.B., D.Sc. 



Elder Professob op Anatomy in the University of Adelaide. AtrrHOR 

 OP " Arboreal Man," etc. 



One Volume. Crown Svo. 6s. net. 

 Professor Wood Jones is one of those men whose scientific attain- 

 ments are combined with the possession of a charming Hterary 

 style, and who, like Huxley, Drummond, and Fabre, have the art 

 of writing round science in a way that the pubUc can understand and 

 enjoy. The pages of this volume are the products of his idle 

 moments, some of them passed in London, some in Austraha, and 

 some upon a Coral Island in the Indian Ocean. The short essays 

 have fascinating titles. Who would not envy the author his 

 acquaintance with Fire-flies, with the Sea Serpent, with Wer 

 Tigers ? The first chapter on *' Marvels " strikes the keynote of 

 much that follows. Such essays as those on Evil Spirits, Moon- 

 gazing, the Crab's Secret, Oily Patches, Sights and Scents, show how 

 varied and uncommon is the menu presented to us. In others, less 

 intriguing headings such as Coco-nuts, Seals and Sea Birds, Coral 

 Islands and Clay Pans serve as pegs on which to hang a wealth of 

 original thought and suggestion. And all through the book runs 

 a strong vein of sentiment and romance which adds to the subtle 

 spell the author weaves for our enchantment. 



ANTIQUES : 



THEIR RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION. 

 By A. LUCAS, F.I.C., 



Chemist in the Department of Antiquities, Cairo. 

 Crown Svo, 6s. net. 

 The preservation of antiquities is one of the most difficult problems 

 that confronts collectors and curators of Museums and Art Galleries. 

 Mr. Lucas has written a practical account, devoid of technicahties, 

 so that his accumulated knowledge may be readily available to 

 those interested in the subject. His practical experience has 

 extended over a number of years, and he has recently been 

 associated with Mr. Howard Carter in regard to the preservation 

 of the numerous art treasures found in the Tomb of Tutankamen. 

 He commences with a general account of methods of preservation 

 and restoration, emphasizing the necessity of a prehminary 

 examination as to the nature and composition of the object before 

 applying any specific treatment. This is followed by an account 

 of the best methods available for use with the different materials 

 such as papyrus, paintings, bronzes, etc. — ^the materials being 



