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XXXIV

REPUBLICAN SUPERSTITIONS. Illustrated by the Political History of the United States. Including a Correspondence with M. Louis Blanc. By MONCLURE D. CONWAY. Crown 8vo. 5s.

'Au moment où j'écris ceci, je reçois d'un écrivain très-distingué d'Amérique, M. Conway, une brochure qui est un frappant tableau des maux et des dangers qui résultent aux Etats-Unis de l'institution présidentielle.'—M. Lours Blanc. ‘A very able exposure of the most plausible fallacies of Republicanism, by a writer of remarkable vigour and purity of style.'-Standard.

XXXV

THE GENIUS OF CHRISTIANITY UNVEILED. Essays by WILLIAM GODWIN, Author of 'Political Justice' &c. Never before published. One vol. crown Sro. 7s. 6d.

Interesting as the frankly expressed thoughts of a remarkable man, and as a contribution to the history of scepticism.'-Extract from the Editor's Preface.

The deliberate thoughts of Godwin deserve to be put before the world for reading and consideration.'-Athenæum,

'Few have thought more clearly and directly than William Godwin, or expressed their reflections with more simplicity and unreserve.'-Examiner.

THE PELICAN PAPERS.

XXXVI

Reminiscences and Remains of

a Dweller in the Wilderness. By JAMES A. NOBLE. Crown 8vo. 6s. Written somewhat after the fashion of Mr. Helps' Friends in Council.'Examiner.

Will well repay perusal by all thoughtful and intelligent readers.'-Liverpool Leader.

"The "Pelican Papers " make a very readable volume.'-Civilian.

XXXVII

SOLDIERING AND SCRIBBLING.

By ARCHIBALD FORBES,

of the Daily News, Author of 'My Experience of the War between France and Germany.' Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.

All who open it will be inclined to read through, for the varied entertainment it affords.'-Daily News.

'There is a good deal of instruction to outsiders touching military life in this volume.'-Evening Standard.

'There is not a paper in the book which is not thoroughly readable and worth reading.'-Scotsman.

XXXVIII

BRIEFS AND PAPERS. Being Sketches of the Bar and the Press. By Two Idle Apprentices. Crown 8vo. 78. 6d.

They are written with spirit and knowledge, and give some curious glimpses into what the majority will regard as strange and unknown territories."-Daily News.

'This is one of the best books to while away an hour and cause a generous laugh that we have come across for a long time.'-John Bull.

65 Cornhill, and 12 Paternoster Row, London.

The International Scientific Series.

MESSRS. HENRY S. KING & Co. have the pleasure to announce that under this title they are issuing a SERIES of POPULAR TREATISES, embodying the results of the latest investigations in the various departments of Science at present most prominently before the world.

Although these Works are not specially designed for the instruction of beginners, still, as they are intended to address the non-scientific public, they will be, as far as possible, explanatory in character, and free from technicalities. The object of each author will be to bring his subject as near as he can to the general reader.

The volumes will all be crown 8vo. size, well printed on good paper, strongly and elegantly bound, and will sell in this country at a price not exceeding Five Shillings.

Prospectuses of the Series may be had of the Publishers.

Already Published,

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THE FORMS OF WATER IN RAIN AND RIVERS, ICE AND GLACIERS. By J. TYNDALL, LL.D., F.R.S. With 26 Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 5s.

'One of Professor Tyndall's best scientific treatises.'-Standard.

The most recent findings of science and experiment respecting the nature and properties of water in every possible form, are discussed with remarkable brevity, clearness, and fulness of exposition.'-Graphic.

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With the clearness and brilliancy of language which have won for him his

fame, he considers the subject of ice, snow, and the glaciers.'-Morning Post.

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Before starting for Switzerland next summer every one should study "The forms of water."—Globe.

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Eloquent and instructive in an eminent degree.'-British Quarterly.

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PHYSICS AND POLITICS; or, Thoughts on the Application of the Principles of Natural Selection' and Inheritance' to Political Society. By WALTER BAGEHOT. Crown 8vo. 4s.

'On the whole we can recommend the book as well deserving to be read by thoughtful students of politics.'-Saturday Review.

'Able and ingenious.'-Spectator.

The book has been well thought out, and the writer speaks without fear.”— National Reformer.

Contains many points of interest, both to the scientific man and to the mere politician.'-Birmingham Daily Gazette.

MIND

XLI

The Volumes now preparing are—

AND BODY: THE THEORIES OF THEIR RELATIONS. By ALEXANDER BAIN, LL.D., Professor of Logic at the University of Aberdeen: Illustrated.

XLII

PRINCIPLES OF MENTAL PHYSIOLOGY. With their applications to the Training and Discip. line of the Mind, and the Study of its Morbid Conditions. By W. B. CARPENTER, LL.D., M.D., F.R.S., &c. Illustrated.

XLII

ON FOOD. By Dr. EDWARD
SMITH, F.R.S. Profusely Illustrated.

XLIV

THE FIRST PRINCIPLES OF
THE EXACT SCIENCES
EXPLAINED TO THE NON-MATHE-
MATICAL. By Professor W. KINGDOM
CLIFFORD, M.A.

XLV

ANIMAL MECHANICS; or, WALK-
ING, SWIMMING, and FLYING. By
Dr. BELL PETTIGREW, M.D., F.R.S.
125 Illustrations.

65 Cornhill, and 12 Paternoster Row, London.

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THE DAY OF REST.

Weekly, price ONE PENNY, and in Monthly Parts, price SIXPENCE.

On the 1st of January 1873, was published No. I. of the above, a new Illustrated Magazine for Sunday Reading.

Among the leading Contributions to the first year's issue may be
mentioned:-
:-

Words for the Day. By C. J.
VAUGHAN, D.D., Master of the Temple.
Labours of Love: being further

Accounts of what is being done by Dr.
WICHERN and others. By the Rev.
W. FLEMING STEVENSON, Author of
'Praying and Working.'

Occasional Papers. By the Rev.

THOMAS BINNEY.

Sundays in my Life. By the Author of Episodes in an Obscure Life.' ongs of Rest. By GEORGE MAC

DONALD.

To Rome and Back: A Narrative of Personal Experience. By One who has made the Journey.

The late Dr. Norman Macleod, during the last few months of his life, frequently urged the preparation of a series of Popular Papers, by a thoroughly compe. tent person, on the Church of Rome as it really is to-day. To Rome and Back 'is the result of his suggestion.

The Battle of the Poor: Sketches
from Courts and Alleys. By HESBA
STRETTON, Author of Jessica's First
Prayer,' and Little Meg's Children.'

Illustrated by the best Artists. Large folio.

Price One Penny Weekly. Monthly Parts, Price Sixpence.

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