Chapter V: Part 5

Two Books by the late JOHN GIBSON, Natural History Department, Edinburgh Museum of Science and Art.

=Chips from the Earth's Crust=; or, Short Studies in Natural Science. With Twenty-nine Illustrations.

"_A popular account of the Earth's surface and formation, such
as may interest and instruct boys of an inquiring habit of
mind._"--SATURDAY REVIEW.

=Science Gleanings in Animal Life.= With Eighteen Illustrations.

_Gives much information regarding such topics as animal
intelligence, animal mimicry, the weapons of animals, their
partnerships, and their migrations._

=Gaussen's World's Birthday.= Illustrated.

_The discoveries of astronomical and geological science are
simply explained, and harmonized with the statements of
Scripture._

=In the Temperate Regions=; or, Nature and Natural History in the Temperate Zones. Seventy-two Illustrations.

=In the Tropical Regions=; or, Nature and Natural History in the Torrid Zone. With Seventy-eight Illustrations.

_These volumes are replete with information on the animal and
vegetable life of the countries described. Good books either
for school or home libraries._

Works on Invention and Discovery.

_Post 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d. each._

=Stories of Invention=, told by Inventors and their Friends. By EDWARD E. HALE. With numerous Illustrations.

"_We have seldom met with a book which has given us greater
pleasure. It is full of incidents and anecdotes, which are
selected and well told. There are no dull pages._"--SWORD AND
TROWEL.

=Triumphs of Invention and Discovery.= By J. HAMILTON FYFE. Illustrated.

_Rise and progress described of the art of printing, the
electric telegraph, manufactures of cotton, silk, iron, etc._

The "Favourite" Series in Double Volumes.

_Large Crown 8vo, cloth extra. Price 2s. 6d. each._

=Favourite Rhymes and Riddles.= TWO VOLUMES IN ONE. With One Hundred and Forty-six Illustrations.

=Favourite Tales and Stories.= TWO VOLUMES IN ONE. With One Hundred and Fifty-one Illustrations.

=Favourite Bible Stories.= FIRST AND SECOND SERIES IN ONE VOLUME. With One Hundred and One Illustrations.

=Favourite Fables, and Stories About Animals.= TWO VOLUMES IN ONE. With numerous Illustrations.

T. NELSON AND SONS, London, Edinburgh, and New York.

Charming Gift Books for the Young.

=Wonderland=; or, Curiosities of Nature and Art. By WOOD SMITH, author of "Oakville Manor," "Prince Rolo," etc. With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; fancy boards, cloth back, 3s. 6d.

"_A capitally illustrated volume, with the most miscellaneous
contents. Forest trees, the Great Wall of China, strange
varieties of boats, foreign costumes, pearl diving, and many
other 'wonders' are briefly described._"--MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.

=The Sea and Its Wonders.= By MARY and ELIZABETH KIRBY. With One Hundred and Seventy-four Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; fancy boards, cloth back, 3s. 6d.

_A book for the young, not strictly scientific, but giving in a
conversational style much varied information regarding the sea,
its plants and living inhabitants, with all sorts of
illustrative engravings._

=The World at Home.= Pictures and Scenes from Far-off Lands. By M. and E. KIRBY. With One Hundred Engravings. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; fancy boards, cloth back, 3s. 6d.

_A book for the young, containing, in a number of short
conversational sections, a great variety of geographical
information, facts of natural history, and personal adventure;
intended to bring the world, so full of wonders, to our own
firesides. The whole is profusely illustrated._

=The Children's Tour=; or, Everyday Sights in a Sunny Land. By M. A. PAULL, author of "Tim's Troubles," "The Meadows Family." With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges. Price 5s.

=Bible Stories Simply Told.= By M. E. CLEMENTS, author of "The Story of the Beacon Fire," etc. With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra, gilt edges, 5s.; plain edges, 3s. 6d.

=Pets and Playfellows=; or, Stories about Cats and Dogs. By Mrs. Surr. With Twenty-four Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

_A rich store of interest and amusement for young people, who
will find their knowledge and love of animals increased by its
perusal._

=Royal Portrait Gallery.= With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

_In this volume our kings and queens are described with pen and
pencil in a way that is sure to delight and instruct young
readers._

=Pictures and Stories from English History.= With numerous Illustrations. Small 4to, cloth extra. Price 3s. 6d.

_The stories are told in a lively and attractive style, and
cannot fail to create in the young a liking for the study of
history._

T. NELSON AND SONS, London, Edinburgh, and New York.

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Transcriber's Notes:

Both "red-skin" and "redskin", "on-coming" and "oncoming", "head-master" and "headmaster", appear in the original text and remain unchanged.

This text contains UK English spellings, archaic spelling of place names, titles, and non-English words. These have been retained.

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