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A few typographical errors have been overlooked, but as they 

 are not likely to mislead any one we pass them by. r>. a. p. 



The Aquavivarium. — We had it in view to write an article on 

 the Aquavivarium before the advent of spring, giving short in- 

 structions for its formation and successful management, and indi- 

 cating some Canadian plants and animals, that would form inte- 

 resting objects of study. But in this both time and materials have 

 failed us, and for the present we confine ourselves to the' enume- 

 ration of a few of the numerous works which have lately appeared 

 in Britain, to the best of which we refer those of our readers who 

 may wish to study natural history, under its most charming form. 



The Aquarium ; an unveiling of the wonders of the deep sea. 

 With coloured plates and wood engravings. By Philip 

 H. Gosse, A.L.S., &c. 1 vol., post 8vo. London : John 

 Van Voorst. Price 17s. 



We give the first place to Mr. Gosse's beautiful volume, as we 

 believe tf>at gentleman in conjunction with Mr. Warrington, may 

 fairly claim to be the discoverer of the Aquarium, and to his 

 writings we chiefly attribute its great popularity, and the rapid 

 improvement in its universal application which has lately taken 

 place. We consider this work unnecessarily expensive, and as it 

 treats only of the marine forms, it is not available for an inland 

 latitude. 



Common objects of the sea shore, including hints for an aquarium. 

 By B^v. J. G. Wood. London : Routledge & Co. 1857. 

 1 vol., 12 mo., pp. , with 13 plates. Colored 3s. 6d., 



plain Is. 



A marvel of cheapness, fluently written, and well illustrated^ 

 The author is a superficial observer, and adds nothing to what was 

 previously known. As its name indicates, this book is also marine. 



Handbook to the Aquarium. By F. S. Merton. London: 

 Whiteley & Co. Price Is. 



The Athenaium says, "This book is a very dear shilling's worth, 

 and the highest compliment we can pay it is to say that it is Jess 

 full of errors than most of the popular books on the Aquarium. 

 It is to be regretted that so good an opportunity for cultivating 



