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the taste for more extended study in after years." '
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS.
" Though these pages are designed for young persons," says the
Author, " other readers, perhaps, who are not familiar with the
subject, may find some interest in them, if they are not deterred by
the necessarily simple style," which, we venture to say, they most
assuredly will not be To many grown persons, therefore, as well
as their descendants, will this book be a great boon, which, if they
are at all liberal-minded, they will advocate as well as appreciate.
Like the Science Primers of Professors Huxley, Roscoe, Balfour
Stewart, &c., if duly read and weighed, it will tend to unravel and
sweep away a deal of baneful superstition.' LAND and WATER.
' That Mr. NICOLS has succeeded in the object he proposed to
himself may be safely affirmed. He has done his work briefly and
lucidly, and has produced a book capable of arresting the attention,
not only of children, but of those from whom they receive their
earlier lessons.' The COUNTRY.
' A perfect " Open Sesame " for young scientific students, and so
cleverly composed as to make students of those who are not scientific :
not merely the young, but older people too. Mr. NICOLS thoroughly
understands his work.' NOTES and QUERIES.
'Easily and attractively written for young people The treat-
ment of so wide a subject, and the condensing it into a volume of
150 pages is no light task. We can, however, congratulate Mr.
NICOLS upon having accomplished it in so judicious, perhaps, better
still, so suggestive a manner ; and we have no doubt that his little
book will become a well-worn favourite in the hands of all
thoughtful and intelligent children who may be so fortunate as to
possess it.' ENGINEER.
' The manner in which the pieces of the puzzle fossils are
found, put together, and interpreted, is related in language readily
understood by children ; the description of the vegetable, animal,
and human parts being peculiarly interesting. The illustrations
are the best of the kind with which we are acquainted We
strongly recommend it.' SCHOOLMASTER.
OPINIONS of the PRESS continued.
' It is the puzzle as to the history of life on the earth unravelled
in a manner to interest and enlighten the minds, and to develop
the observing and reflecting faculties of children The results of
costly and laborious investigations in many different branches of
science are concentrated in these free and easy lessons or colloquial
lectures to young children Calculated to arouse an interest in
all but the dullest and most indifferent juvenile minds Will be
found invaluable to teachers and a great help in the rational cul-
tivation of the intelligence of the rising generation.'
SCHOOL BOARD CHRONICLE.
' The statement of these facts, though made with all the sobriety
due to a scientific discourse, has all the interest of a story for the
young ; and the narrative, if we mistake not, will interest other
readers than those for whom it is primarily written. A word of
commendation must be given to the illustrations, which are ex-
ceedingly well drawn.' EDUCATIONAL TIMES.
' To place the " simple truths of science " in rivalry with fairy
tales and merry picture-books is not so hopeless as at first sight
may seem ; and certainly the simple, attractive style in which the
marvels of the physical world are here set out must not only interest,
but charm every bright child of eager intellect. Simplicity is
observed to the utmost, but it is the simplicity of truth, so that the
child is not interested at the expense of having afterwards to un-
learn what he has read or listened to.'
LIVERPOOL WEEKLY ALBION.
' Mr. ARTHUR NICOLS has attempted a task which at first sight
seems extremely difficult, but which he has successfully achieved.
Children can scarcely help understanding and being interested
in the wonderful story of the earth's crust, and of past organic life
upon it, which he unfolds. There is nothing childish about his
style, yet he writes with perfect simplicity A better book to
put into the hands of thoughtful children, or for use as a text-book
by persons engaged in the private tuition of the young, it would
be difficult to find.' The SCOTSMAN.
' Facts are stranger than any fancies which emanate from the
writers of even fairy tales, and when they can be brought home to
youthful students by ocular demonstrations the facts are invariably
preferred to the fancies The illustrations which adorn the book
are well drawn, and sufficiently numerous for the purpose The
Author is a genial and reliable guide to a solution of the puzzle of
life.' ENGLISH MECHANIC.
London, LONGMANS & CO.
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS.
" Though these pages are designed for young persons," says the
Author, " other readers, perhaps, who are not familiar with the
subject, may find some interest in them, if they are not deterred by
the necessarily simple style," which, we venture to say, they most
assuredly will not be To many grown persons, therefore, as well
as their descendants, will this book be a great boon, which, if they
are at all liberal-minded, they will advocate as well as appreciate.
Like the Science Primers of Professors Huxley, Roscoe, Balfour
Stewart, &c., if duly read and weighed, it will tend to unravel and
sweep away a deal of baneful superstition.' LAND and WATER.
' That Mr. NICOLS has succeeded in the object he proposed to
himself may be safely affirmed. He has done his work briefly and
lucidly, and has produced a book capable of arresting the attention,
not only of children, but of those from whom they receive their
earlier lessons.' The COUNTRY.
' A perfect " Open Sesame " for young scientific students, and so
cleverly composed as to make students of those who are not scientific :
not merely the young, but older people too. Mr. NICOLS thoroughly
understands his work.' NOTES and QUERIES.
'Easily and attractively written for young people The treat-
ment of so wide a subject, and the condensing it into a volume of
150 pages is no light task. We can, however, congratulate Mr.
NICOLS upon having accomplished it in so judicious, perhaps, better
still, so suggestive a manner ; and we have no doubt that his little
book will become a well-worn favourite in the hands of all
thoughtful and intelligent children who may be so fortunate as to
possess it.' ENGINEER.
' The manner in which the pieces of the puzzle fossils are
found, put together, and interpreted, is related in language readily
understood by children ; the description of the vegetable, animal,
and human parts being peculiarly interesting. The illustrations
are the best of the kind with which we are acquainted We
strongly recommend it.' SCHOOLMASTER.
OPINIONS of the PRESS continued.
' It is the puzzle as to the history of life on the earth unravelled
in a manner to interest and enlighten the minds, and to develop
the observing and reflecting faculties of children The results of
costly and laborious investigations in many different branches of
science are concentrated in these free and easy lessons or colloquial
lectures to young children Calculated to arouse an interest in
all but the dullest and most indifferent juvenile minds Will be
found invaluable to teachers and a great help in the rational cul-
tivation of the intelligence of the rising generation.'
SCHOOL BOARD CHRONICLE.
' The statement of these facts, though made with all the sobriety
due to a scientific discourse, has all the interest of a story for the
young ; and the narrative, if we mistake not, will interest other
readers than those for whom it is primarily written. A word of
commendation must be given to the illustrations, which are ex-
ceedingly well drawn.' EDUCATIONAL TIMES.
' To place the " simple truths of science " in rivalry with fairy
tales and merry picture-books is not so hopeless as at first sight
may seem ; and certainly the simple, attractive style in which the
marvels of the physical world are here set out must not only interest,
but charm every bright child of eager intellect. Simplicity is
observed to the utmost, but it is the simplicity of truth, so that the
child is not interested at the expense of having afterwards to un-
learn what he has read or listened to.'
LIVERPOOL WEEKLY ALBION.
' Mr. ARTHUR NICOLS has attempted a task which at first sight
seems extremely difficult, but which he has successfully achieved.
Children can scarcely help understanding and being interested
in the wonderful story of the earth's crust, and of past organic life
upon it, which he unfolds. There is nothing childish about his
style, yet he writes with perfect simplicity A better book to
put into the hands of thoughtful children, or for use as a text-book
by persons engaged in the private tuition of the young, it would
be difficult to find.' The SCOTSMAN.
' Facts are stranger than any fancies which emanate from the
writers of even fairy tales, and when they can be brought home to
youthful students by ocular demonstrations the facts are invariably
preferred to the fancies The illustrations which adorn the book
are well drawn, and sufficiently numerous for the purpose The
Author is a genial and reliable guide to a solution of the puzzle of
life.' ENGLISH MECHANIC.
London, LONGMANS & CO.
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