Natural Science, November 1899. 



4 ' As one would expect from the author's varied contributions to 

 natural history the book is saved by many concrete illustrations from 

 seeming a merely logical discussion, and the exposition is, on the 

 whole, delightfully clear, though it seems sanguine to hope that it 

 will be altogether understood at the first reading. We must not lay 

 down this interesting book without noticing one of its most remarkable 

 features, namely, the expression of the author's conviction that the 

 outcome of the theory of evolution will be uniformity of religious 

 belief." 



The Manchester Courier, 22nd November 1899. 



" These four lectures contain a lucid and accurate account of Darwin's 

 theory of natural selection, and of other factors of evolution which have 

 been put forward by Lamarck and his school." 



The Outlook, New York, 14th October 1899. 



' ' Mr Button's book has the positive value of clarifying ideas in a 

 region which of late has become somewhat befogged." 



The Times Herald, Chicago, 25th October 1899. 

 " A most interesting little book on a subject which has come to be 

 part of everyday life as well as of university regime." 



Detroit Free Press, October 1899. 



' ' The second lecture is especially admirable for its lucid explanation 

 of what Darwinism has become under modern thought." 



Science, New York, 29th December 1899. 



"As a series of lectures addressed to mixed audiences, and intended 

 as popular expositions of Darwinian doctrine, they may serve in some 

 measure to extend interest and prompt further inquiry. But as a 

 serious contribution to the already voluminous literature on Darwinism 

 their value may be seriously doubted. " 



The Nation, New York, 8th February 1900. 



"The doctrine in this book varies from that of either Darwin or 

 Wallace ; it is less complex and more consistent." 



The Dial, Chicago, 16th April 1900. 



"The author has succeeded admirably in preparing a well balanced 

 and logical presentation of Darwin's views in the light of current 

 criticism, and his book easily ranks with the best of recent reviews 

 of the subject for the general reader." 



The Guardian, 2nd January 1901. 



"He devotes to the production of a short book, easily mastered, 

 a complete knowledge of the subject, great skill in exposition, and 

 the balanced judgment of long experience. We have no right to 

 say we agree with all its teaching, but we repeat that it is the best 

 book of its kind we have seen." 



Nature, 14th February 1901. 



"The book is well and clearly printed. A portrait of Lamarck 

 forms the frontispiece." 



The Westminster Gazette, 26th February 1902. 

 ' ' Mr Hutton's four lectures form a general treatment of the whole 

 subject, and contain much thoughtful and cautious reasoning." 



