These are few, but lending library books should not be treatises, they should only excite curiosity and give general information.
846. Star Lessons. By R. A. Proctor. (Chatto & Windus) 6s.
Substantial and real study.
847. Pictures of the Heavens. By C. Dyson. (Walter Smith) 3s.
Beginnings of astronomy.
848. Sun, Moon, and Stars. By Agnes Giberne. (Seeley) 5s.
849. Among the Stars. By Agnes Giberne. (Seeley) 5s.
Valuable introductions to astronomy, such as young people of any intelligence ought to be induced to read.
850. Madam How and Lady Why. By Canon Kingsley. (Macmillan) 6s.
Unrivalled exposition of the earth we tread on.
851. The World’s Lumber Room. By Selina Gaye. (Cassell) 2s. 6d.
Interesting information about the various uses to which refuse materials can be applied.
852. Engine-Driving Life. (Crosby Lockwood) 1s. 6d.
The true history of the training and the adventures met with on the railroad by the brave men to whom so many lives are entrusted. It is keenly interesting.
853. Stories of Invention. By E. Hale. (Nelson) 2s. 6d.
If a very American ‘setting’ be no objection, this gives a capital account of inventors and inventions.
854. Nature’s Wonders. By the Rev. R. Newton, D.D.
855. Science Gleanings. (Nelson) Each 2s. 6d.
Collections of striking phenomena with their explanation.
856. Chips from the Earth’s Crust. (Nelson) 2s. 6d.