From the Prof. of Comparative Anatomy, Harvard University. I have examined the zoological portion of the Annual of Scientific Discovery, which contains a faithful account of the progress recently made in this department of natural science. It is a work of great value in all its departments, containing, as it does, a record of the various discoveries ma during the past year. From Doctor Gould, Boston. J. WYMAN. Having seen the Prospectus of the "Annual of Scientific Discovery," and having also glanced at a considerable portion of the manuscript, I am confident that a work on the plan proposed will be of the highest value to the community; and I am pleased that it has been undertaken. The American mind is eminently inventive, and, of course, specially interested in the progress of discovery. This work will bring within a convenient compass the very information wanted. My acquaintance with the editors and the facilities they enjoy gives assurance that the work will be well digested, and will become increasingly interesting and valuable from year to year. Gentlemen, AUGUSTUS A. GOULD. From Lieut. Maury, U. S. Navy. National Observatory, Washington. Such a work as you propose to publish and make the "Annual of Scientific Discovery," is a desideratum. It will be useful and valuable to all classes, and I shall be glad to see it make its appearance. Respectfully yours, M. F. MAURY. The work will hereafter be published annually on the first of March, and will form a handsome duodecimo volume, of about 360 pages, with an engraved likeness of some distinguished man of science. Price, $1.00, paper, or in substantial cloth binding, $1.25. On the receipt of $1.00 the publishers will forward a copy in paper covers, by mail, post paid. GOULD, KENDALL, & LINCOLN, Publishers, 59 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON. |