Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-23
NEW pURU1C.T.oNs

Dr.. Recess improved edition Of CAabsrs Educational
Course. for in schools aud pri,afs insrseen fA
notes sad improvements By ID. MKRKDiru RrEsE, AN.
l.. l.. ID. philadelphia SOria y Bali.
Dr. Reese OF New York. fsvoraby known as a writer,
has, with grea, labor and ability, succeeded edit
ing an American edition Of Chambers Educational Course
from the last Edinburgh edition.
This work consists of - volumes-I2 ct which
form the regular series and comprise more scientific and
general information combined than anywhere be found
IN the same compass.
No. /. "TnE JUDGMENTS Oh xNowLEDsK IN COMMON
rHiSss-Ths book designed for beginners. and "sims
strictly at an explanation OF INTERNAL srrEAkANcEs in the
NATURAL and social world" IL Is admirably adapted to the
end tor which Is designed, aud contains fund.-
small book, Of valuable information for children.
No p "lSrKopUerioS SCIENCES" BY W. aud
K Chambers. This volume strictly what its name i'm
ports-an INTRODUCTION the sciences As n preliminary
work It Is Of high value.
No. ;. "RUOiNESTs vEsErAsLE PHysioLosv.-Ths
Is very valuable volume. II OF the economy Of
plants-ther general structure, functions, organs their
modes OF growth reproduction. geographical distinction
&C As an introduction the study OF sysemaue botany
We know of book that could recommend IN prefer
ence to this.
No. 4. "RuDiNENrs ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. BY Dr.
L. Hamilton, Fsktk.l has been regarded for some time
as desideraum TO have book Physiology expressed
such terms and illustrated with such cuts and plates rs
would render it sufficiently delicate lie placed IN the
hands ct girls and boys TINS volume the demand
precisely For private families well Tor schools 1t
will be found to be valuable book. The publishers
have been considerable expense in getting It out IL
contains number Of colored wood enrravings as
"tbc human heart "idea plan OF the circulation OF tine
mammala," sc. Ii may be safely recommended in the
highest terms
No. ;. "RUDINTxrs OF CHENIsrky" BY Dr. ID. B. Reid,
VI. ID. +. r. :. l.. This book eniiIled high rank
in the department OF Science which it treats
No. q. "RUuINENrs OF GToLoGY." BY David Pagc.-A
very careful this work. has led the writer
TO the conclusion that the very best elementary trca-
Use geology 1t contains the most recent
discoveries, aud may be relied exceedingly accurate
in point Of fact IL has the advantage, also OF having
been Amcricanized by DR. Reese, which is excellence
that but few other English geological works posses
Since 50 much attention is bestowed tho science OF
geology in the present day. and 1t taking such high
place the physical sciences, especially CON-
mend tins book the careful study OF those who wish to
examine the subject
No. :, No. :, aud No ., comprise neat system Of
NATURAL FHILOsorHy-No. embraces the Laws OF
matter and motion comprehending Statues. Pytonomcs.
aud Dynamies" No. compartments MECHANICS, Ele-
nGnts OF practical machinery and moving forces" No
embraces "Hydrostaes, Hydraulics aud Pneumaucs
reaI ability displayed in this department Of science.
No. 10 "RUUlzESrs ZooLcsy."-This is the larges,
book the series and OF the interesting aud in
complete and comprehensive system Zoology. is il
usUaiod with very large number OF wood engravugs.
No. IL. "FiEsr Book DKA~ING." By W. and K. |
Chambers II i designed for children aud young persons
No 10. "Src5Nu Book or DKL~INs." BY John Clark |
This includes perseiire. These last mentioned books
v! be found be valuable auxIiaries IN teaching young
PERSONS TO draw.
Accompanying this regular there another volume
-" Treasury OF KNOWLEDGE; or, CoNEox OEIscrs"- |
which contains fund Of the valuable information fo
Ill classes OF persons Il includes description OF metals
Easrals, manufactured ARTICLES, rcgefab!es-as corn
piece, woods, &c Miscellaneous subsianccs-Obects de-
lived from the Animal hingiom,-shells. insects &c
We know OF book Of this class that we So1d sooner
ccommend Tor private families 'bAn this volume.
The PubsheSsdeserve great credit the superior man
which they have gotten up these volumes. They
many hundreds OF wood engaviugs executed with
great decaey and TASTE and have large amount
ii money They recommended School Teacher a.
being we'll adapted Of thorough instruction in all
the subjects eompehended the SERIES and no private
family OF learner should be without the work.
The whole mas be bo1glto Na-h & Woodhouse OF this
city and O: booksellers generally, Tor the So or less
The volumes separately selling from 81 ets. TO -
IL Inquire for Dr. Recess improved edition Of Cham
bet's Educational Course. LEE