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ornithorynclius , &c. ; and also touch on the burrowing birds — as the sand - 
martin , kingfisher , and puffin. These descriptions are given in Mr. 
Wood’s familiar and seductive manner, and contain a species of informa- 
tion absent from most of our popular treatises. We must, however, 
caution the author against confounding two such birds as Fratercula arctica 
and Puffinus brevicaudus. Parts III., IV., and V. conclude the account 
of the homes of birds, and narrate how the land- crabs, shrimps, pholades, 
sliipworms, scorpions, spiders, ants, bees, wasps, beetles, and crickets 
construct their domiciles ; and in most instances the natural history is 
faultless. The numbers before us are profusely illustrated, and the 
illustrations are exquisitely done and very attractive. We hope the future 
numbers will not be found wanting in these important features, and 
heartily wish the new work every success. 
THE ENTOMOLOGIST’S ANNUAL."' 
T HIS little publication is full of matter interesting to all insect 
hunters. The opening article on “ Travel,” by Mr. Stainton, the 
well-known Secretary to the Ray Society, is cleverly written, and is Suc- 
ceeded by a translation from the Entomological Journal of Stettin, 
describing a journey made to Finmark by Dr. Wocke. This is not 
confined to descriptions of insects, but contains a pleasing sketch of the 
contour of the country travelled over, the character of the inhabitants, 
&c. The third article is a long one, “ On the new Species of Coleoptera 
discovered during the past year ; ” then comes an extract from Bates’s 
“ Naturalist on the Amazons.” The remaining papers are on “ Hymen- 
optera,” and “ On new and rare Species of Lepidoptera.” 
Evening Thoughts , by a Physician (Van Voorst, 1864), is a book 
which is certainly calculated to do good by developing the metaphysical 
powers in connection with the nobler emotions of the mind. To the 
person who reflects, this volume will be of service ; to the unthinking, 
even, it can do no harm. While we admit that in many instances, the 
writer’s conclusions are assumed, we cannot help admiring the tendency of 
his opinions. 
The Study of the Physical Sciences. By George Wood. (Calder, 
1864). The author of this little brochure is evidently a man of some culture. 
He advocates the study of Physical Science, and does so with considerable 
force. We dissent from some of his opinions, but think his essay will 
be read with advantage by those connected with our large educational 
institutions. 
* “ The Entomologist’s Annual for 1864.” London : Van Voorst. 
