einer Karte. Leipzig, Teubner. [IV u. 272 S.] gr. 8. broch. M. 8.-, gebunden M. 10.50. „Paranaguá, a large bay in the south of Brazil, according to the native geographers, is,, picturesque, enchanting, sinuous, adorned with islands, encircled with verdant mountains, abounding in precious woods, full of game of all descriptions, and the resort of foreigners attracted by the mildness and hospitality of the inhabitants." Herr Julius Platzmann's record of his long residence in this fascinating spot, couched in the form of letters to his friends at home, may be defined as a series of variations upon this alluring description, with a large infusion of the element of natural history. In fact, for a traveller of modest pretensions, simple tastes, and active habits, Paranaguá would appear to be one of the most delightful residences in the world. Beauty crowds upon beauty in the author's pages, and the effect of such accumulated opulence is bewilderment, almost intoxication, such as must usually attend the attempt to render the gorgeous luxuriance of tropical nature. It is a relief when this oppressive splendour is chequered by scientific details concerning rare plants and animals, or notes of sport, although these are frequently romantic enough, as when the writer describes an expedition to shoot tapirs in myrtle groves by moonlight, close upon the beached verge" of the measureless Atlantic. On the whole, the general impression is that Herr Platzmann has had a rare piece of good fortune, which he has most thoroughly deserved. His energy and cheerfulness, his love of science and keen sense of natural beauty, produce the most favourable impression. He appears to have found the natives kind, helpful, and hospitable people. Dinner, he says, usually consists of black beans (feijões) stewed along with sun-dried beef, bacon, the crown of the palmetto (with the look of a Jerusalem artichoke and the flavour of asparagus), roots, and slices of gourd. Oranges are never wanting, and wild fowl, fish, and oysters are frequent additions to the meal. The climate would seem to be by no means insalubrious." Saturday Review. 1873. February. ,,Ce livre composé sous la forme de lettres écrites à ses parents est imprégné de poésie, de fraîcheur et d'enthousiasme: ses divers chapitres sont comme autant de peintures simples et délicieuses de la nature tropicale. Dès cette époque nous nous étions promis de le faire connaître, de l'analyser et d'en traduire quelques fragments." La Belgique Horticole. 1875. Druck von B. G. Teubner in Leipzig. LIST OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM PUBLICATIONS. The following Publications can be purchased of Messrs. TRÜBNER & Co., 57 & 59, Ludgate Hill. ANTIQUITIES. 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