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JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION.—"Probably most readers of this book will take it up with a strong disbelief in the sensational theory of Mars, which has now for some years past been associated with Mr. Lowell's name. A perusal of its pages, however, should at least convince them that Mr. Lowell is no mere faddist, but a scientific observer, whose researches are entitled to the greatest respect. He has undoubtedly done much to advance our knowledge of Martian phenomena, and therefore, while wisely hesitating to accept too readily all his conclusions, his work should be welcomed as a notable and valuable contribution to our study of the planet."

TRIBUNE.—"Mr. Lowell sums up the result of his investigations in a manner admirably adapted to the needs of the interested layman—and surely there are few questions more interesting than this of the existence of another world, quasi-human, in our immediate neighbourhood. . . . His results and conclusions are the outcome of a seldom-surpassed skill in observing and of a lifelong devotion to one great subject. . . . Those who read Mr. Lowell's book without prejudice will admit that up to the present no other explanation of the Martian canals has been offered which can for a moment compare with it."

TIMES.—"Mr. Lowell has certainly produced a mass of evidence of a most striking and interesting kind. . . . There are many beautiful illustrations in the book, which should be welcomed by more than one class of readers."

ATHENÆUM.—"We heartily recommend our readers to procure the present book, study it for themselves, and draw their own conclusions."

DAILY MAIL.—"Its extraordinary interest and fascination hold the reader spellbound. Beyond all dispute it is the most striking astronomical work published for twenty years, and it possesses the rare merit of being written by an acknowledged expert in a popular style, with little technicality, so that it can be comprehended of every intelligent reader."

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