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704 part of the modern world, and he has, therefore, made this translation from the Latin of Selden's work. This was published more than two hundred years ago, in 1617, and has been out of print nearly as long. A brief sketch of the life of John Selden is prefixed to the volume.

has endeavored to put in as concise and intelligible form as possible such information of the manufacture, classification, and decoration of pottery as will be of interest to the amateur. In the introductory portion he describes the materials used and their properties, supplementing this with a general description of the processes of manufacture. The various wares are fully described, and the errors of many of the names given by shopmen pointed out. The work closes with instructions and practical hints to intending decorators. A list of some of the best works on keramics and full index and glossary are appended. A handsome binding, good clear type, and heavy paper, leave nothing to be desired in the way of book-making.

have received from Dr. Eduard Reyer, of Vienna, a pamphlet (in German) on "Tin in Burmah, Siam, and Malacca." The tin district of these countries extends from Bengal down the western coast of Farther India, and through the peninsula of Malacca to the small islands south of it. This region is believed by Dr. Reyer to be the place whence the ancients obtained their Indian tin. Considerable quantities are still produced in Malacca and the islands. The average importation of "Straits tin" into England from 1870 to 1877 was five thousand four hundred tons a year, and the importation to Dutch ports from the islands of Banca and Billitong does not fall far below the same amount. Dr. Reyer also sends us a pamphlet on "Vier Ausflüge in die Eruptivmassen bei Christiania" ("Four Excursions among the Eruptive Masses near Christiania"), in Norway; and "Granit und SchiefervonSchlackenwald" ("The Granite and Slate of Schlackenwald").

the editor states, is the first complete edition of Schiller's works, in English, that has been offered to the American public. It contains all his poetical, critical, philosophical, and historical writings, the only things omitted being Schiller's own translations from foreign languages. The translations are for the most part by well-known literary men, and are of conceded excellence. Careful editorial supervision has been exercised by the editor, Dr. Charles J. Hempel, who also furnishes several of the translations. The work is illustrated with a large number of full-page woodcuts from the drawings of the best German artists, and is printed in clear type on toned paper. It is issued in one and two volumes, and also in parts. The bound volumes are in various styles, at corresponding prices. A sketch of Schiller's life is prefixed to the work. The edition gives an opportunity to possess the writings of one of Germany's greatest literary men, that few of his admirers will allow to pass.

(Landsberg's "Illustrated Weekly") is a new' German periodical of a size corresponding with that of the other illustrated journals, having sixteen pages and a tinted cover. It bears marks of good editing and the evidence of discrimination in the selection of subjects for articles and illustrations. It is published by Silvius Landsberg, at 17 Centre Street, New York. Price, $5 a year.

is a collection of papers on scientific topics contributed to the Museum Society of Tromsö, Norway. The second part, which has been kindly sent us, contains papers on the "Coleoptera of Tromsö and the Vicinity," by J. Sparre Schneider; the "Marine Fauna of the Northern Coast of Norway," by G. O. Sars; and on "Certain Phenomena of Glacial Action along the Coast," by Karl Petersen.

Calendar of the University of Michigan for 1879-'80. Ann Arbor: Published by the University. Pp. 168.