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Natural Histor^y. — Zoology, 
an examination of all the elements of the parts which consti- 
tute the human body. It contains microscopical discoveries in 
the structure of these parts, which will lead to new views in 
physiology and pathology ; and is illustrated by plates, some 
of which present also demonstrations of the absorbent vessels of 
vegetables. This work has already reached this country. It is 
printed in folio, and both the typography and engraving are 
very finely executed. It was published by Marenigh of Flo- 
rence. Its price is nine zecchini. Some time before his death, 
Mascagni published also an anatomical work for the use of ar- 
tists. It is entitled, Anatomia per uso degli Studios! di 
Pittura e di Scultura.” It may be had of Marenigh of Florence. 
The price is 90 paoli with the plates plain, and 100 with the 
plates coloured. This work is said to be most correctly and 
beautifully executed. Each fasciculus will cost about 45 J 
francs, but to non-subscribers the price will be raised one-third. 
Application for the work may be made at Padua, to the Di- 
recteur de ITinprimerie du Seminaire, and at Milan to Carlo 
Brizzolaza, Corsia dei Servi. 
Dr Poll of Naples is employed on a second edition of his 
magnificent work, entitled, ‘‘ Testacea utriusque Sicilise.'” The 
first edition consisted of 2 volumes folio. The new one will com- 
prise 3 volumes. 
Dr Mauro Pusconi of Pavia, who published, in 1817, a 
dissertation, entitled Descrizione Anatomica degli organ! del- 
la circolazione delle Larve delle Salamandre Aquatiche,” illus- 
trated by excellent designs, has lately, in conjunction with Pro- 
fessor Configliachi, the successor to the chair of Volta, finished 
a work on the Natural History and Anatomy of the Proteus 
Anguineus, at present but imperfectly known. The history of 
the animal is given by Professor Configliachi, who has enjoyed 
the best opportunities of studying its habits, &c. ; and its anato- 
my by Rusconi, the favourite pupil of Scarpa, who not only ex- 
cels as an expert anatomist, but delineates ably as an artist. 
The engravings will be executed by the artist who so admirably 
performed that duty for Scarpa, in his work on Aneurism. It 
is on its way to this country. 
In comparative anatomy, a splendid work is publishing at 
Padua, by Dr E. A. Renier, Professor of Natural History in the 
