Lessons in elementary physiology / by Thomas H. Huxley.

  • Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895.
Date:
1872
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    in detail, and from two different points of view. First, as to the fjianncr in zvhich it is, or should be, administered ttnder ordinary circumstances: and secondly, in zvhat manner and to what extent this mode of adminis- tration is, or should be, altered for purposes of training; the object of ''^ training,^'' according to the author, being to put the body, zvith extreme and exceptional care, under the influence of all the agents which promote its health and strength, in order to enable it to meet extreme and excep- tional demands itpon its energies.'''' Appended are various diagrams and tables relating to boat-racing, and tables connected with diet and training. The philosophy of human health has seldom received so apt an exposi- tion.''—Globe. After all the nonsense that has been written about training, it is a conifort to get hold of a thoroughly sensible book at last. —John Bull, Quain (Richard, F.R.S.) — ON SOME DEFECTS JN GENERAL EDUCATION. By Richard Quain, F.R.S. Crown 8vo. X^s. 6d. Having been charqed by the College of Surgeons with the delivery oj the Hunterian Oration for 1869, the author has a vailed himself of the occa- sion to bring under notice some defects in the general education of the country, which, in his opinion, affect injtiriously all classes of the people, and not least the members of his own profession. The earlier pages of the address contain a short notice of the genius and labours ofyohn Hunter, but the subject of Education zvill be found to occupy the larger part. ^^An interesting addition to educational literature,—Guardian. Selkirk.—GUIDE TO THE CRICKET-GROUND. By G. H. • Selkirk. With Woodcuts. Extra fcap. 8vo. 3^.6^. The introductory chapter of this little work contains a history of the National Ga??te, and is folloived by a chapter giving Definitions of Terms, Then follow ample directions to young cricketers as to the proper style in which to play, information being given on every detail connected with the game. The book contains a 7t7^mber of tiseful illustrations, including a specimen scoring-sheet. We can heartily recommend to all cricketers, old and young, this excellent Guide to the Cricket-ground,—Sporiing Life.