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tion,” for example, leading to a rather different idea of the operation than 
that which would he learned from laboratory experience. It is to be regretted 
also that the old symbols, eq[iiivalents, and terms are employed ; it must 
prove exceedingly troublesome to the student who is in attendance upon 
lectures on modern chemistry to carry on his practical inquiries under the old 
system. In regard to scientific accuracy we have no fault to find. The 
characters and reactions of substances seem correctly given, and the methods 
of analysis are unimpeachable, smce they are — very slightly modified — those 
adopted in the “ Giessen Outlines.” We can recommend Dr. MacAdam’s 
manual to first year’s students. 
HOMES WITHOUT HANDS.* 
W E have received the numbers of this work up to and including Part 
XVIII. ; but we reserve our notice of them till the volume has been 
completed. 
* ^‘Hornes without Hands.” By the Eev. J. G. Wood, M.A., F.L.S. 
London ; Longman & Co. 1865.' 
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