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REVIEWS. 
The Science of Home Life. Based on the Third Edition of k Household Chemistry.' 
By Albert J. Bernays, Professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy, and of Prac¬ 
tical Chemistry, at St. Thomas's Hospital Medical and Surgical College ; late Lecturer 
on Chemistry and Practical Chemistry at St. Mary’s Hospital, etc, etc. London : W. 
H. Allen and Co. 1862. 8vo, pp. 396. 
If neither brilliant nor original, this is at least a solid and useful work to emanate 
from a Professor of Chemistry. To take a scientific view of common things, to discuss 
it in a lively and popular manner, and so to bring within reach of those who have neither 
the time nor the inclination to study deeply, the explanations which philosophy can give 
of the phenomena of daily life, requires no mean talent and deserves no small praise. 
The researches carried on nowadays in our professional laboratories have often an 
interest that is purely scientific, and we read so much of Compound Ethers, Organic Ra- 
clicals, and Poly-Ammonias, that it is pleasant to find that one at least of our learned 
men has time to write a chapter on Soap and Water, or the science of the breakfast or 
dinner-table. 
The author has divided his book into fourteen chapters, which are subdivided into 
numerous paragraphs, in addition to which there are rather long notes imparting infor¬ 
mation of a more purely scientific and technical character than that given in the body 
of the work. 
‘ The Science of Home Life ’ deserves to be read in all schools professing to give a 
liberal education, and it also well merits the attention of the pharmaceutical student. 
A Handbook of British Plants, designed especially for Schools, Science Classes, and 
Excursionists. By W. Lowndes Notcutt. London : Longman, Green, and Co. 1865. 
After a careful examination of this little work, we regret we cannot recommend it to 
our readers. 
BOOKS RECEIVED. 
Observations on Hay-Fever, Hay-Asthma, or Summer-Catarrh. By W. Abeotts 
Smith, M.D.L. London: Robert Hardwicke, 192, Piccadilly. 1865. (Pamphlet.) 
The Phenomena of Radiation, as exemplifying the wisdom and beneficence of God 
(Actonian Prize Essay). By George Warington, F.C.S. London: William 
Skeffington, 163, Piccadilly. 1865. 
TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
11 An Associate ” (Bristol).— Ammoniated Solution of Quinine. See vol. xiii. page 314. 
J. K. (Gateshead).—The label would not render the article to which it refers liable 
to the Patent Medicine Stamp Duty. 
Botanicus (Leeds).—We cannot recommend the work. 
Student (Marylebone).—Bentley’s ‘ Manual of Botany.’ 
IF. J. E. (Wellington).—We are not acquainted with the preparation called “Nervine 
Balsam.” 
“ Nescio ” wishes for a formula for “Glycerine and Lime Cream."’ 
M. (Rochdale).—When the sale of Oxalic Acid cannot be avoided, as in the case 
referred to, every precaution as to labelling, etc., should be observed. 
Mr. Wade is thanked for his communication. 
W. B. (Brighton).—This Journal is not the proper medium for such appeals. 
Erratum. —Page 643, line 13 from bottom, for “'mixed and diffused” read “mixed 
acid differed.” 
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