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trial phenomena, The contents are stated as follows. Book I: Size, 
Shape and Thickness of the Earth, Internal Heat, Magnetic Activity of 
the Earth, Intensity, Inclination, Declination, Magnetic Equator, Four 
Points of the Greatest Intensity, Curve of the Weakest Intensity, Extra- 
ordinary Disturbances, Magnetic Storins, Polar Light. Book If: Reae- 
tion of the Interior of the Earth upon the Surface, Earthquake, Thermal 
Springs, Voleanoes, Naphtha Springs, Volcanic Phenomena. 
The second part of the fonrth volume, which will complete the whole 
work, will contain, Classification of Mountains and Strata according to 
their different modes of rigin, Confuimation of Plains, the Sea and its 
Currents, the Atmosphere, Meteorological reflections, Isothenmal Lines, 
me Life, Geography of Plants and Animals. 
8. Graham's Chemistry, Vol. 1.*—This long expected volume is at last 
published, forming volume xiii of Mr. Bailliere’s ‘Library of Ilustrated 
Scientific Works.” It is a very acceptable addition to the library of 
Standard books of every chemical student. i 
translator of the Cavendish Society edition of Gmelin’s Chemistry—has 
ieee The modern views of the constitution and classification of Chemi- 
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Gerhardt’ Unitary Svstem, The work is beautifully printed, and, as far 
yr ty have examined it, praiseworthy in its freedom from typographical 
9 Life of Dr. E. K. Kune; by Dr. Wa. Evver. Philadelphia, 1858. 
Childs & Petersen, 8vo, pp. 416.—Every thing connected with the ro- 
mantic and selt-sacrificing life of Dr. Kane is read with avidity by people 
7 conditions, Dr, Elder’s memoir is a glowing eulogy of lit 
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c derings in Africa, 
Europe. 
10. American Association for the Advancement of Science —The next 
hee of the Association will be held at Baltimore, spores with 
P last Wednesday in April. Prof. Jerraies Wyma of Cambridge is 
fesident elect for the coming year. 
on of the Science to the Arts, 
Hos, Grauam, FS 2d edition, + 
York, Chas, E, Builliere, 1857, 8ve, pp. 804. 
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