THE LIBRARY of USEFUL STORIES.
Small 8vo, cloth, price 1s. each Volume, post free 1s. 2d.
I. THE STORY OF THE STARS. With 24 Illustrations. By G. F. Chambers, F.R.A.S., Author of " Handbook of Descriptive and Practical Astro- nomy," &c. "Mr. Chambers writes in a vigorous and attractive style, and shows himself able to combine to an uncommon degree scientific accuracy of statement with a clear and attractive exposition. Beginners in astronomy who wish to acquaint themselves merely h the outlines of a noble science will find this volume of real service."—Speaker.
II. THE STORY OF PRIMITIVE MAN. With 88 Illustrations. By Edward Clodd, Author of "The Story of Creation," &c. " An excellent little treatise."—Echo.
III. THE STORY OF THE PLANTS. With 49 Illustrations. By Grant Allen. "A brightly written, clear, and accurate summary of the functions and habits of plants."—Daily Chronicle.
IV. THE STORY OF THE EARTH IN PAST AGES. With 40 Illustrations. By H. G. Seelev, F.K.S., Professor of Geography and Lecturer on Geology and Mineralogy in King's College, London. " A simple and popular summing up of the results that have been reached by geological science."—Scotsman.
V. THE STORY OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM. With 28 Illustrations. By G. F. Chambers, F.R.A. S.
VI. THE STORY OF A PIECE OF COAL. With about 40 Illustrations. By E. A. Martin.
VII. THE STORY OF ELECTRICITY. By J. Munro, Joint Author of "The Pocket-book of Electrical Rules and Tables." With 100 Illustrations.
To be followed by other Volumes, of which due notice will be given.
