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 the variety of subjects embraced in it, may be estimated from the fact, that on the French translation, it was thought advisable to employ nineteen collaborateurs, all regarded as adepts on their special subjects.

Dr. Ure thus honourably occupied a position in scientific work, analogous to the literary feat of Dr. Johnson, who, single-handed, produced his English Dictionary, the counterpart of which was the fruit of the united labours of the French Academy.