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Dawson, J. W. The meeting place of geology and history. 

N. Y., Revell & Co., 1894 $1.25

The author aims to fix with that measure of definiteness which the best and latest research permits, the period when human life begins on the earth, and to discuss from the geologic standpoint the questions connected with this event.

——— The story of earth and man. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1887 $1.50

Careful and painstaking, the author never jumps at conclusions, and is never in the habit of pronouncing open questions settled.

De Fonvielle, W. Thunder and lightning. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1886 $1

The author has culled his observations from the most ancient writing's as well as from modern observation.

De Vere, S. The wonders of water. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1894 $1

——— Wonders of the deep. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, $1.50, $2

These volumes contain an abundance of valuable information, written in a manner to hold the interest of the reader.

Dexter, R. The kingdom of nature. 

Chic., Kerr & Co., Knowles & Co., 1888 $3.50

The facts are valuable, and the work is written in a style both pleasing and attractive.

——— Electricity in daily life. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1893 $3

Ten essays by various writers on the application of electricity

Figuier, L. The human race. 

N. Y., Appleton, 1872 $6

A careful and minute review of the various races spread over every portion of the earth's surface.

——— The insect world. 

Lond., Cassell & Co., 1892 $1

Describes in a popular manner the habits of some of the most interesting species of insects.

Flammarion C. (tr. J. E. Gore). Popular astronomy. 

N. Y., Appleton, 1894 $4.50

The subject is treated in a very popular style, and the work is interesting and reliable.