ROUND THE YEAR.
A SER IE S OF SHORT N A TU R E STUDIES.
By Professor L. C. MIALL, F.R.S.
With Illustrations, chiefly by A. R. HAMMOND, F.L.S.
Crown 8vo, 5r.
GUARDIAN.— “ Would that all books on subjects classed as
scientific were written in this pleasant style— a style breathing human
sympathy and the strong desire to rouse in other minds the spirit of
wholesome investigation o f the wonders and mysteries belonging to
things about us.”
SPEAKER.— It is a charming book, written with the utmost
simplicity by a man o f the highest scientific attainments, and it therefore
possesses merits which are incontestable.”
SATU RD AY R E V IEW .—“ Though there is not a dry passage
in the book, the insight and research displayed are remarkable, and
none of the many subjects can be said to be treated superficially.”
PALL MALL G AZETTE.— “ We have rarely met with a more
fascinating book for fresh young minds ; it is one in a thousand.”
RURAL WORLD.— “ A delightful companion, and we doubt if
a more suitable gift-book will be published this season.”
MANCHESTER GUARDIAN.— “ Though intended especially
for young observers, the reader o f larger growth will find much that
is both useful and interesting if he be, as the author says, one who
cares for ‘ live natural history.’ ”
D A IL Y NEWS.— “ In a series of short nature studies Professor
Miall gives us, under the title o f ‘ Round the Year,’ some further
glimpses of that line— natural history— in distinction to mere knowledge
o f names and classification— o f which he has already shown
himself so masterly an exponent.”
SCIEN CE GOSSIP.— “ The satisfaction of taking up any work
by Professor Miall lies in the feeling that whatever therein may be
contained will be not only popularly written, but also with accuracy.
. . . In this work there is not a dry p a g e ; but if one finds less interest
in some o f the subjects than others, there is ample variety to select
from.”
NATIONAL OBSERVER.— “ A merit o f Professor Miall is
that he is seldom content with giving something interesting to read ;
he is constantly suggesting something equally interesting to do.”