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JVbtices of Publications. 



which, having seen the book, we now bear a willing testimony. The translator has given 

 evidence, in this work, to the American public, that he possesses the requisite quaUfi- 

 cations of a scholar and a naturaUst. It is printed by James Kay, jun. & Co. in their 

 usual beautiful manner. 



NEW PERIODICAL. 



Dr. Troost, and Mr. Le Sueur, now residing at Nashville, Tennessee, are about 

 to commence the publication of a periodical work, in which they intend to describe 

 the natural productions of that state. They propose to describe its Geology and 

 Mineralogy, and particularly its fossil organic remains ; also its animals of various 

 classes, accompanied with coloured engravings. The known qualifications of these 

 gentlemen, encourage us to look for very interesting contributions to natural science. 



AMERICAN EDITIONS OF ENGLISH WORKS. 



IN THE PRESS. 



" A Preliminary Discourse on the Study of Natural Philosophy, by J. P. 

 W. Herschell, Esq. A.M. late Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge," &c. «&c. &c. 

 Carey and Lea . 



We can most truly say of this work, that it is one of the noblest productions of the 

 human mind. On rising from the perusal of it, the first thought is always to read it 

 over again ; not because it is not comprehended, but because of the dignity, the beau- 

 ty, and the vast extent of knowledge, which the gifted author has imbued it with. 

 If ever there was a work capable of teaching men how to think correctly, it is this 

 highly philosophical production. 



The " Journal of a Naturalist," is also about to appear from the press of Carey 

 and Lea. In this pleasing work the author has been true throughout to his attractive 



^^^^^ • " Plants, trees, and stones, we note ; 



Birds, insects, beasts, and rural things." 



Messrs. Carvilles, of New York, have in the press " Ldndley^s New Elementary 

 Work on the Natural Orders of Plants , with notes and additions by Professor Torrey. 



We think this work will be popular here ; we know of no book that can supply its 

 place with those who are desirous of obtaining a knowledge of the philosophy of 

 plants. Dr. Torrey's name is a guarantee for science and fair dealing ; we therefore 

 do not doubt that his notes and additions will add to the intrinsic value of the publi- 

 cation. Hitherto empirical note makers have too often been successful in bringing 

 important British productions into discredit here ; and we know of an instance where 

 a celebrated English writer, cordially attached to this country, has been, by such 

 means, taught to dread the republication of his works in the United States, where he 

 was particularly solicitous to appear to advantage. We intend to keep an eye on 

 these parasitical scribblers, and if any conspicuous individual of that genus shall in 

 future come within the length of our Caduceus, we shall certainly give him a rap 

 on the knowledge-box that vnW " make the empty dome resound." 



"Ornithological Biography; or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the 

 United States." By J. J. Audubon, F. R. S. E. & L. &c.— one vol. royal 8vo. 



This book is a worthy companion to Mr. Audubon's great work, the "Birds of 

 America," which Cuvier has pronounced to be "the most magnificent monument 

 which has until now been raised to Ornithology." 



We shall give our readers an extract from it in our next number. 



A work on Baths and Mineral Waters^ by John Bell, M. D., will soon be pub- 

 lished at the oflSce of the Journal of Health. It will be the object of the author to 

 exhibit clearly and succinctly the benefits to be derived, in the preservation of health 

 and the cure of disease, from the use of cold, warm, sea, and vapour baths : and to 

 indicate the circumstances under which the use of each, respectively, would be preju- 

 dicial. In the second part of the work, the author will introduce all the material 

 facts and experience, as far as they can be collected, respecting the most noted Mineral 

 Springs of the United States ; and compare them with those of a similar nature in 

 Europe. The precautions in respect to the diet and exercise to be adopted by 

 invalids who have recourse to bathing and drinking mineral waters, will be laid down 

 with suitable precision. — The work will form about 300 pages duodecimo. 



From the known talents of the author, and the attention he has paid to the sub- 

 jects embraced in this work, we have every reason to believe it will be one of standard 

 merit. 



