This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 edition. Excerpt: ...in many a boys' school? It is not fitting; but it is a reproach to the wealth, to the intelligence, and to the forethought of your citizens. If it is necessary that there should be in Newcastle a little scientific appendage to the University of Durham, be it so; but for pity's sake do not call it a college of physical science, and for your own sake let there be something better; something more in accord with the noble intellectual tradition! of Newcastle.--Your obedient servant, "' Frederic Guthrii.' "If this language is strong, it is, sir, on that account all the more appropriate. Nothing can express the pain and disappointment I felt in seeing, as well as the light would permit, in what dens Professor Herschel has to work. Granted that he has succeeded marvellously well with his students; if he can hop as fast as others run, I for one would like to see him run. I do not speak of the chemical laboratory, only because I am not officially cognisant of its defects. I have been told that the publication of my letter to the managers would put the "Newcastle back up." What on earth does it matter whether the back is up or down so that the shoulder is to the wheel. Newcastle is justly renowned for the energy and enlightenment of her sons, and she is destined to become as pre-eminent in her educational power as she. in mining, manufactures, and commerce Let not another generation go by stained by indifference to the most solid and noble of all wisdom--wisdom in nature.--I am, &c., "Frederick Guthrie. '-4. Stanley descent. Nulling Hill, London, W., July 9,1877." CONTRIBUTIONS ON CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. To the Editor of the Chemical News. Sir, --During the past six or eight months the readers of the Chemical News have...