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Practical Chemistry. By J. E. Bowman, F.C.S. Edited by C. L. Bloxam. 
Longman. 
This book is, strictly speaking, a “ Manual of Chemical Analysis,” and not 
a work on “ Practical Chemistry.” It is suitable for teachers, who will find 
it valuable in the preparation of lectures. Those who wish to employ it for 
self-tuition will only be able to avail themselves of the first and second parts 
for that purpose. 
Iron: its History, Properties, and Processes of Manufacture. By William 
Fairbairn, C.E. &c. Black. 
Professor Hunt’s paper on “ Iron and Steel,” in the present number, may 
serve as an introduction to this useful little volume. Although of a somewhat 
technical character, it is by no means dry reading, is well illustrated, and 
contains a large amount of valuable information concerning the most useful 
metal employed by man. 
In-door Plants, and hotv to groiv them. By E. A. Maling. 
Smith, Elder, & Co. 
Ladies of taste, who desire to adorn their homes with the beautiful pro- 
ductions of nature, will find this little book useful in aiding them to do so at 
a small cost. 
Wild Flowers worth Notice. By Mrs. Lankester. With Illustrations by 
J. E. Sowerby. Hardwicke. 
Mrs. Lankester has produced a volume which will be found of service to 
young beginners in the study of botany ; and Mr. Sowerby has rendered it 
most attractive by his well-executed illustrations. One feature of special 
interest is the information which it contains on the uses, as well as on the 
distinguishing features of the plants described. 
British Birds' Eggs and Nests, popularly described. By Rev. J. C. Atkinson. 
With Coloured Illustrations by W. S. Coleman (accompanied by a “ Synop- 
tical Table of British Breeding-Birds, Nests, and Eggs” — (323 in number). 
Routledge. 
An elegant volume, very beautifully illustrated — will be appreciated by 
collectors of birds’ eggs, and may be read with profit by those who desire to 
know something of the ornithology of this country. But the style is defective, 
and, we regret to say, somewhat characteristic of the careless one which very 
many of the scientific writers of the day consider themselves licensed to 
adopt. 
Sea-Side Divinity. By the Rev. Robert W. Fraser, M.A. Illustrated by 
Humphreys, Wolf, Andrews, &c. Hogg & Sons. 
Is not a collection of sermons as the title would indicate ; but a business- 
like account of the geology, botany, zoology, and meteorology of the shores 
of Great Britain. 
