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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 80

A New and Important Series of Popular Books

A New and Important Series of Popular Books.

With a view to supplying what is believed to be lacking in the literature of the day. The History of Science Series has been projected. More than twenty volumes have been proposed, while nine have been definitely arranged for.

The following points about the new Series are worthy of consideration: (1) Each book will be written by an expert in the given subject, by one who has studied the history as well as the conclusions of his own branch of science, and who commands a popular style. (2) Each volume will be cr. 8vo, bound in cloth, with gilt lettering, and will consist of about 160 pages. (3) There will be in every case from twelve to sixteen carefully prepared illustrations, including portraits of celebrated discoverers and explanatory pictures and diagrams. (4) A concise, up-to-date bibliography will add greatly to the value of each book. (5) Each will be sold at the phenomenally low price (for a work of original research, produced in this style) of is. net