Memoirs of the Distinguished Men of Science of Great Britain
Living tn Me .Years 1807-8. Compiled and arranged by William Walker, jun. Second Edition. (E. and F: N. Spon.)—These memoirs were originally compiled to accompany an engraving of the eminent persons whom they commemorate, but they are so terse and accurate that a demand has arisen for the letter-jiress alone. Hence this edition, to which notices of Black, Cort, Ivory, and Priestley have been added. It has also been somewhat enlarged. The book fully deserves its success, if for no other reasoil because the author is so careful to claim no credit which is justly due to him. He states the sources of his knowledge with most commendable candour. But he will do well to drop the introduction by Robert Hunt, F.R.S., a poor attempt at fine writing which adds nothing to the value 'of his book, and is altogether out of harmony with its practical tone.
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