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Hadley, H. E. Magnetism and electricity for beginners. 

Lond., Macmillan & Co., 1899 net, 60c

The book is primarily for students preparing for the elementary stage of science, but rather fuller in treatment than is usual with such books.

Hartwig, G. The aerial world. 

N. Y., Appleton, 1892 $3

The author's object was to give a general view of the phenomena of the atmosphere, to point out the manifold relations between the aerial ocean and man, and to describe the life of which it is the ever busy scene.

——— The polar world. 

N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1892 $3

This volume contains a great variety of interesting subjects embraced within comparatively small compass.

——— The subterranean world. 

Lond., Longmans, Green & Co., 1892 $3

The aim of this book has been to describe the wonders of this hidden world in its various relations to man.

——— The tropical world. 

N. Y., Dodd, Mead & Co., n. d. $3

Great care has been taken to condense as much information as possible within narrow limits.

——— Wild animals of the tropics. 

N. Y., Longmans, Green & Co., 1887 $1.25

An entertaining description of the habits and life of most of the tropical animals.

Hawkins, C. C. and Wallace, F. The dynamo. 

Lond., Whittaker, 1893 10s. 6d

A simple and accurate account of the theory, design and manufacture of the modern dynamo.

Heilprin, A. Geographical and geological distribution of animals. 

N. Y., Appleton, 1887 $2

Two objects are kept in view ; to present significant facts connected with the past and present, and to furnish a work for general reference.

Herrick, S. B. Wonders of plant life. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1892 $1.50

A description of plant life as seen under the microscope.