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THE

POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY.

(Established May, 1872.)

Conducted by Prof. E. L. YOUMANS.

CONTENTS FOR NOVEMBER.

XI. Is Alcohol a Food? .

XII. Sketch of Dr. H. C. Bastian. (Portrait.)

XIII. CORRESPONDENCE: A Correction. Forests and Rainfall.

XIV. EDITOR'S TABLE: Which Universe shall we Study?

LITERARY NOTICES: First Book of Zoology-Money and the Mechanism of Exchange-
Religion and Science in their Relation to Philosophy-Proceedings of the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences-American State Universities-Annual Report of the
Directors of the St. Louis Public Schools.

MISCELLANY: Ice-Action-Ancestors of the British-Changes in the Courses of Rivers-
Antiquity of the Divining Rod-American Pedigree of the Camel-The Clinical Ther-
moscope-A New Fossil Crustacean-Reptilian Affinities of Birds-Arctic Meteor-
ology-The Use of Bushy Tails-Life in Elevated Areas-Cave-Habitations in Ken-
tucky.

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TO THE INTERESTS

BOOK AND STATIONERY TRADE.

[With which is incorporated the American Literary Gazette and Publishers' Circular, established 1852.] OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE PUBLISHERS' BOARD OF TRADE AND THE AM. BOOK TRADE ASSOCIATION. F. LEYPOLDT, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, 37 PARK Row, NEW-YORK.

VOL. VIII. No. 17.

NEW-YORK, October 23, 1875.

WHOLE NO. 197.

D. APPLETON & CO.,

549 and 551 BROADWAY, NEW-YORK,

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VOL. XVII. OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SERIES.

MONEY AND THE MECHANISM OF EXCHANGE.

By W. STANLEY JEVONS, M.A., F.R.S., Professor of Logic and Political Economy in the Owens College, Manchester. One vol., 12mo. cloth, $1.75.

He offers us what a clear-sighted, cool-headed, scientific student has to say on the nature, properties and natural laws of money, without regard to local interests or national bias. His work is popularly written, and every page is replete with solid instruction, of a kind that is just now lamentably needed by multitudes of our people, who are victimized by the grossest fallacies.-Popular Science Monthly.

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WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND MONEY, OF ALL NATIONS. Compiled by F. W. CLARKE, S.B., Professor of Physics and Chemistry in the University of Cincinnati. One vol., 12mo, half binding, $1.50.

In the following pages, the compiler has sought to arrange, in a manner convenient for reference, the weights, measures, and money, of all nations. The work is naturally divided into two parts: first, a classification, according to countries, arranged alphabetically; and, second, a set of tables, in which the value of each unit is given, both in English and in metric standard.-Extract from Author's Introduction.

III.

THE DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.

By A. R. HOPE. With illustrations by Phiz, Jr. 12mo, cloth, gilt edges, $1.50.

Either of the above sent, post-paid, to any address in the United States, on receipt of the price.

THE HOLIDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR, JUST READY.

MABEL MARTIN.

By JOHN G. WHITTIER. Illustrated with numerous designs by Miss M. A. Hallock and Mr. Thomas Moran. Engraved by Mr. A. V. S. Anthony. Svo,

in beautifully ornamented cover, and full gilt, $5; morocco, $10.

This book has been prepared with great care for the holiday season. The poem is in Mr. Whittier's most characteristic and popular vein. It is a story containing a very touching appeal for charity and human sympathy; a most eloquent protest against passion, prejudice, and bigotry. It relates to the time of the Witchcraft delusion, and abounds in noble and beautiful sentiments, such as Mr. Whittier has often charmed us with. The illustrations are by the same artists that made "The Hanging of the Crane," last Holiday season, so beautiful, and are of the same high order of excellence.

The

LONGFELLOW'S NEW BOOK.

Masque of Pandora, And other Poems. I vol., 16m0, $1.50.

This book contains "The Masque of Pandora," a new dramatic poem ; "Morituri Salutamus," the famous SemiCentennial Class poem, recited at Bowdoin College last July; "The Hanging of the Crane," which in its illustrated form was so popular last year; "Birds of Passage; " and a "Book of Sonnets." No previous volume by Mr. Longfellow is richer in the beauty of fancy, the grace of thought, and the felicity of utterance for which he is admired wherever the English language is known.

BRET HARTE'S NEW BOOK. Tales of the Argonauts, And other Sketches. I vol., 16mo, $1.50.

Eight stories and sketches of California and pioneer life, of the same general character and marked by the same unique genius as "The Luck of Roaring Camp," and other stories which have won Bret Harte a world wide fame.

Adventures of Captain Hatteras. By JULES VERNE. 12mo, 250 illustrations, $3.

One of Verne's earliest and best stories. It abounds in emarkable discoveries, hazardous adventures, ingenious applications of scientific knowledge, and wonderful achie ements all told in the most engaging manner, and very fully illus trated.

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For sale by all Booksellers. Sent post-paid, to persons out of reach of bookstores, on receipt of the price, by the publishers,

JAMES R. OSGOOD & CO., BOSTON.

A full line of J. R. O. & Co.'s Publications can be seen at 713 Broadway, where a representative of their house will receive orders at specially favorable rates during the Book Fair.

DODD & MEAD

Will publish at once, by arrangement with the English Author and Publishers, the NEW STORY by MRS. CHARLES, AUTHOR OF THE SCHONBERG-COTTA FAMILY."

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THE NOTE-BOOK OF THE BERTRAM FAMILY,

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IN ONE VOL., 12m0, $1.50.

In this story the author returns to the style and manner of her earlier books, which were so wonderfully popular. The characters in Winifred Bertram," one of her first books, here reappear; indeed, this is in some degree a sequel to that charming story. This book is sure of a greater sale than any thing by this author published of late years. N. B.-BOOKSELLERS WILL DO WELL TO ORDER AT ONCE.

WILL BE PUBLISHED AT THE SAME DATE.

HESBA STRETTON.

II.

BROUGHT HOME. By HESBA STRETTON, author of "Bede's Charity," "Hester Morley," etc., etc. 16m0, uniform with A Double Story," etc.,

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etc., $1.25.

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1. THE FAR WEST.

2. THE FAR EAST.

3. THE GREAT DEEP.
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Each with over 100 illustrations, attractively bound. Price per volume, $1.50. **This will be among the most popular New Books of the Holiday Season.

POPULAR NEW BOOKS.

10th Thousand.-ROE'S FROM JEST TO EARNEST. 12mo, $1.75.

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-TALMAGE'S DAILY THOUGHTS. 12m0, $2.00.
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-FINLAY'S ELSIE'S WOMANHOOD.
Elsie Series. 16mo, $1.50.

Vol. 4 of the .4

DODD & MEAD, Publishers,

751 BROADWAY, NEW-YORK.

CHARLES T. DILLINGHAM,

SUCCESSOR TO

LEE, SHEPARD & DILLINGHAM, PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS, AND IMPORTERS,

678 Broadway, New-York,

Opposite Grand Central Hotel.

Having purchased the entire stock and succeeded to the business of LEE, SHEPARD & DIL LINGHAM, I would call the attention of the Trade to my large and well-assorted stock of

MISCELLANEOUS, STANDARD, AND JUVENILE BOOKS,

selected for the HOLIDAY sales. My terms will be found as favorable as can be offered by any house in the country, and I trust I may receive a fair share of patronage.

CHARLES T. DILLINGHAM.

N. B.-I shall give my personal attention to the PICKING UP of MISCELLANEOUS ORDERS (charging but a fair living profit), and my long experience in this line enables me to guarantee entire satisfaction to my patrons.

PORTER & COATES

Announce to the Trade that they have purchased the Stereotype Plates and Stock of the following

STANDARD TEXT-BOOKS,

Formerly published by T. ELLWOOD ZELL.

Elderhorst's Manual of Qualitative Blow-Pipe Analysis.

Edited by Profs. NASON and CHANDLER. Seventh edition, 12mo, illustrated, cloth, beveled boards, price, $2.50.

Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles-Lettres.

8vo, sheep, $3.

Blair's Lectures on Rhetoric (Abridged).

18mo, cloth extra, 65 cents.

ORDERS FROM THE TRADE SOLICITED.

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