18 JUNE 1864, Page 24

Biographical Sketch of Sir .Benjamin Brodie. By Dr. Acland. (Long-

man and Co.)—A reprint from the obtivary notices of the Royal Society, stating the facts of Sir jlenjamin's life, and estimating his per- sonal character rather than his professional or scientific achievements. This end, small in itself, Dr. Adana attains ; but if his book is a trifle it is a perfect trifle. There is not a word in it which is irrelevant or in bad taste, either in regard to style or substance.