"The Life of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford," by George E. Ellis, published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, in connection with the complete edition of his works.
"Memoir of Thomas Young," by the late Dean Peacock.
Dr. Bence Jones's "Life of Faraday;" and Professor Tyndall's "Faraday as a Discoverer."
"Life of James Clerk Maxwell," by Professor Lewis Campbell and William Garnett.
It is hoped that the perusal of the following sketches may prove as instructive to the reader as their preparation has been to the writer.
WM. GARNETT.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
December, 1885.
