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g beings; of its place in the Planetary World; of its place in the Sidereal World; of its physical and chemical constitution; of the maintenance of Solar Radiation, and, in conclusion, the question whether the Sun is inhabited, is examined. The work embraces the results of the most recent investigations, and is valuable for its fulness and accuracy as well as for the very popular way in which the subject is presented. CRITICAL NOTICES. "The matter of the volume is highly interesting, as well as scientifically complete; the style is clear and simple, and the illustrations excellent."--_N.Y. Daily Tribune_. "For the first time, the fullest and latest information about the Sun has been comprised in a single volume."--_Philadelphia Press_. "The work is intensely interesting. It is written in a style which must commend itself to the general reader, and imparts a vast fund of information in language free from astronomical or other scientific technicalities."--_Albany Evening Journal_. "The latest discoveries of science are set forth in a popular and attractive style."--_Portland Transcript_. "Conveys, in a graphic form, the present amount of knowledge in regard to the luminous centre of out solar system."--_Boston Congregationalist_. =Glass-Making.= WONDERS OF GLASS-MAKING; ITS DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO THE PRESENT. By A. SAUZAY. With 63 illustrations on wood. One volume 12mo $1 50 _For specimen illustration see page 22._ The title of this work very accurately indicates its character. It is written in an exceedingly lively and graphic style, and the useful and ornamental applications of glass are fully described. The illustrations represent, among other things, the mirror of Marie de Medici and various articles manufactured from glass which have, from their unique character, or the associations connected with them, acquired historical interest. CRITICAL NOTICES. "All the information which the general reader needs on the subject will be found here in a very intelligible and attractive form."--_N.Y. Evening Post_. "Tells about every branch of this curious manufacture, tracing its progress from the remotest ages, and omitting not one point upon which information can be desired."--_Boston Post_. "A very useful and interesting book."--_N.Y. Citizen_. "An extremely pleasant and useful little book."--_N.Y. Sunday Times_. "The book will well repay perusal."--_N.Y. Globe
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