328 LITERARY NOTICES. A DICTIONARY of Chemical and Philosophical apparatus, with plates,has just appeared from the pen of an anonymous writer. Every description of apparatus necessary for the laboratory, or for the experimental lecturer, is here explained, in a familiar manner, and exhibited in the plates, which are got up in a respectable style. The work, though presenting no particular novelty except in its plan, promises considerable usefulness to the young philosopher, as he may here see the different sorts of apparatus used both in chemistry and in the several branches of experimental science connected therewith. Number IV. of Gems of Art engraved on steel, has made its appearance, containing the "Surprise," from a picture, by Maes, in his Majesty's collection, the << Cottage Door," from Westall, "Arthur and Hubert," from Northcote's picture, with " Morning," from Wilson, and a "Moonlight," after Pynaker; the first and third are executed by T. Lupton, the second by C. Turner, and the two last by J. W. Reynolds, all of which are in the best style of these respective artists. Mr.Worthington is engraving a picture illustrative of the humorous poem of Cowper, in his best style, from the celebrated picture, painted by T. Stothard, Esq. R. A., it will be ready for publication in the course of December. although it had been detached from the plant sixteen months, and had remained by chance, during the whole of this period enveloped in paper and deposited in a dark place, that was very dry. SYRIA. Giovanni Brocchi, the celebrated Italian natural philosopher who was some time back travelling in Nubia, has singe his return established himself at Balbec, to superintend the working of a coal mine discovered near mount Libanus. During his travels, M. Brocchi has collected a herbal very rich in rare plants, and his mineralogical collection is not less considerable; he has not however found any curious plants on Libanus, and Anti-Libanus, the vegetation being nearly the same as that of the countries of Sicily and Calabria. A Narrative of the Condition of the Manufacturing Population from 1817 to 1820, by Alexander B. Richmond, will be ready for publication in a short time. The Proceedings, of the Agricultural Society of the Island of Sumatra, consisting of the first and second reports of the society, is nearly ready for publication. Part IV. of the Views on the Rhine, by Captain Batty, has just been published; it comprises St. Gudula, at Brussels, a fine and striking subject, rich in ecclesiastical architecture, and most admirably represented, there is also a highly picturesque view at Ober Wesel, also a representation of the Roman Arch, at Tournay, well executed; while the Minne Water at Bruges full of grace and repose, and the Dom-gasse at Wurtzburg, completes a number that reflects the highest credit to the talent of Captain Batty, and is well calculated to keep up the character of this singularly beautiful publication. LONDON: SHACKELL AND ARROWSMITH, JOHNSON'S-COURT, FLEET-STREET. |