The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-20

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IsMs-This book by Alfred Binet is one
that deserves warm welcome from the
students of science. II is complete,
scientific, and at the same time simple ac-
count of the protoZOans and microphytes
from their origin. Every fact and Incl
dent in their lives is noted, explained aud
illustrated with power and clearness that
marks the work of a master. After read
ing this book the student of evolution will
have very definite idea of cell life.
growth. what the nucleus is, its function
and of a hundred other matters that usu-
ally are veritable bugbear to his first at
tempts. Incidentally the writer dis
proves the conclusion OF ROmanes that
psychological properties are wanting in
lower-claSs beings, and that they enter at
different stages OF geological development.
In the chapter OH the NOTARY organs and
the organs of sense be treats of the
hypothesis of diffused nervous system in
proto-organlsms, declaring that in the
infnsoria there exist special nerve centers
endowed with different functions-a
theory not generally received, but which.
after reading his evidence, seems very
probable. The book is small, but il is ad
mirsble. and can be recommended tn all
who take an interest in science TChi-
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cured at a larger cost than the original
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IRAvEL'-The lie OF any man contains
matter Of interest for other men, Much
more the lives of those among us wbe, faad
OF adventure, have wandered over the face
OF the earth. Travel. "Reminiscences ana
Experiences" by Emil klomsf. viii preve
pleasant reading to those who lave chang,
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early age Emil Klopfer left Hamburg. anu,
on sailing vessel. voyagrd 10 the Phil-
lppine Islands. In tho light Of modern
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reading. Then he made his way to CALI
iornla, Nicaragua, Mexico, Cuba. Argen-
tine, Chile, etc. In each eonntry earninc
his own living and saving money for future
journeys a Observation-Disclosures he must
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adaptability. A man who can tura To and