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Review Of Literature—Fine Arts—Exhibitions—The Drama, &C.
is so greatly indebted , are written in what may be termed a popular style . Mr . Eccles ' s brochure is of this class , and possesses , therefore , a double utility . It is written with clearness and intelligence , and treating , as it does , upon subjects requiring the peculiar attention of the experienced practical surgeon , we have much satisfaction in recording our opinion of its merits . &
The Cabinet Register for 1833 contains a well-condensed epitome of the events of the past year : in it the politician will find a record of the changes , domestic and foreign , which for the last twelve months have agitated Europe ; the merchant , the alteration made by the legislature in the various scale of duties by which his interests are affected the lover of science , the result of those expeditions which public spirit or private munificence have started for the advancement of
knowledge well-written obituaries recall to mind the illustrious and honoured dead ' who , from their station in life , or power of mind , had the honourable opportunity of improving the interests of mankind . The work has been produced without regard to labour or expense , and may claim a place m the library of every man of science , business , or letters . AVe dismiss it with our hearty recommendation to the patronage of the public . °
A Treatise on Chess . By George AValker . —Ardent admirers of this game , at which kings , in sober sense , may play , and which combines instruction with amusement , we have perused ivith considerable satisfaction Mr . Walker s delightful treatise ; and we know not which most to praise , the simplicity and clearness of style which renders him capable oi being understood b y the merest tyro in the game , or the ineemiitv of
tfte problems by which its difficulties and peculiarities are illustrated W e recommend it to all who are anxious to attain excellence in the noble and interesting science of chess , for the perspicuity and intimate knowledge it displays of the game , and doubt not but its cheapness and portability will render it the pocket vade-mecum of the chess-player In defence it will be found novel and particularly strong ; nor will the attacking party lack fair instruction for the success ofhis bold advances .
Arithmetical Tables . —Our notice has been just attracted by the second edition of a small volume of tables , ivith notes , from the pen of Mr . Ribbans , Arithmetical Master in King ' s College School . This is a very useful little book . The tables are well selected and judiciously arranged ; and the information contained in the notes is such as ought not only to be taught to youth , but might be learned by many adults . ' AVe have been favoured with the perusal of a little hook General
on " Education amongst the Youth of the Higher Ranks , " dedicated bv permission , to the Rev . Mr . Major , the Plead Master of King ' s College School . It advances , that the introduction of a more general course of education and more particularly of the study of arithmetic , into all our public schools , will prove a national advantage . The author of this pamphlet has for the present withheld his name , but for what reason we cannot conjecture .
VOT » '• ,.- „
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Review Of Literature—Fine Arts—Exhibitions—The Drama, &C.
is so greatly indebted , are written in what may be termed a popular style . Mr . Eccles ' s brochure is of this class , and possesses , therefore , a double utility . It is written with clearness and intelligence , and treating , as it does , upon subjects requiring the peculiar attention of the experienced practical surgeon , we have much satisfaction in recording our opinion of its merits . &
The Cabinet Register for 1833 contains a well-condensed epitome of the events of the past year : in it the politician will find a record of the changes , domestic and foreign , which for the last twelve months have agitated Europe ; the merchant , the alteration made by the legislature in the various scale of duties by which his interests are affected the lover of science , the result of those expeditions which public spirit or private munificence have started for the advancement of
knowledge well-written obituaries recall to mind the illustrious and honoured dead ' who , from their station in life , or power of mind , had the honourable opportunity of improving the interests of mankind . The work has been produced without regard to labour or expense , and may claim a place m the library of every man of science , business , or letters . AVe dismiss it with our hearty recommendation to the patronage of the public . °
A Treatise on Chess . By George AValker . —Ardent admirers of this game , at which kings , in sober sense , may play , and which combines instruction with amusement , we have perused ivith considerable satisfaction Mr . Walker s delightful treatise ; and we know not which most to praise , the simplicity and clearness of style which renders him capable oi being understood b y the merest tyro in the game , or the ineemiitv of
tfte problems by which its difficulties and peculiarities are illustrated W e recommend it to all who are anxious to attain excellence in the noble and interesting science of chess , for the perspicuity and intimate knowledge it displays of the game , and doubt not but its cheapness and portability will render it the pocket vade-mecum of the chess-player In defence it will be found novel and particularly strong ; nor will the attacking party lack fair instruction for the success ofhis bold advances .
Arithmetical Tables . —Our notice has been just attracted by the second edition of a small volume of tables , ivith notes , from the pen of Mr . Ribbans , Arithmetical Master in King ' s College School . This is a very useful little book . The tables are well selected and judiciously arranged ; and the information contained in the notes is such as ought not only to be taught to youth , but might be learned by many adults . ' AVe have been favoured with the perusal of a little hook General
on " Education amongst the Youth of the Higher Ranks , " dedicated bv permission , to the Rev . Mr . Major , the Plead Master of King ' s College School . It advances , that the introduction of a more general course of education and more particularly of the study of arithmetic , into all our public schools , will prove a national advantage . The author of this pamphlet has for the present withheld his name , but for what reason we cannot conjecture .
VOT » '• ,.- „