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"The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms, with Observations on their Habits," by Charles Darwin, LL.D., F.R.S., is scientific work, the character of which can be judged very accurately from the title. It will be seen that the subject of the work is not of absorbing interest to the average citizen, but to the scientist it is a matter of considerable importance, and anything from the pen of Prof. Darwin calls for careful attention. Such this volume will doubtless receive at the hands of those to whom it appeals. The publishers are D. Appleton & Co. of New York.