“Those who have had the gratification of spirit-companionship with Mr. Gosse in his former rambles, will rejoice to find themselves again by his side on the shores of Dorset. He has the art of throwing the 'purple light' of life over the marble form of science; and while satisfying the learned by illustrations and confirmations of what they knew before, he delights the seekers of knowledge, and even of amusement, by leading them into profitable and pleasant paths 'which they have not known' ... . The volume ought to be upon the table of every intelligent sea-side visitor. It would be injustice to close these remarks without paying a tribute to the singular beauty, both of design and execution, of the plates which accompany the work.”- Globe, June 22, 1854.
    “To the style of a Gilbert White are added all the blandishments which the arts of the printer, the binder, and the artist sometimes combine now-a-days to offer to the eye.. . Its pictorial portion is even more lavish in exquisite illustrations than the volume to which that before us professes to be a sequel.”- Brighton Gazette, June 22, 1854.
    “We recommend Mr. Gosse's volume, . . . . written throughout in Mr. Gosse's usual felicitous style.”- Microscopical Journal, July 18..54.
    “Among Mr. Van Voorst's many beautiful books, none exceeds, we know not if any equals, the delicate beauty of Mr. Gosse's 'The Aquarium.' ... This charming volume. . .. The illustrations are of ravishing beauty, quite miracles of tinted lithography.”- Christian Remembrancer, July 1854.
    “The object of Mr. Gosse's book is to give information on [the keeping of marine animals, &c.]; and that he does this in an agreeable and interesting manner, is only to say that Mr. Gosse has done in this book what he has done in all his other books.” - Athenæme, Aug. 19, 1854.
    “Mr. Gosse's former publications on natural history are, we doubt not, known to many of our readers; and we can assure them that although, as usual, there is in the present volume a good deal of scientific information, there is also a good proportion of what is interesting to general readers, and deserving of their attention. The letter-press is illustrated by some exceedingly well executed plates in coloured lithography, presenting much of the spirit, accuracy, and brilliancy of original drawings, and conveying a notion of the beauty as well as 'the wonders of the Deep Sea,' which will astonish many persons.”- English Churchman, July 6, 1854.
    “To all who have looked with interest upon the collection of marine aquatic animals in the Zoological Gardens, and observed with attention their wondrous development of form and function, this book, by an eminent lover of Nature's marvels, will be a delightful and welcome companion. Mr. Gosse has himself dived into the bejewelled palaces which old Neptune has so long kept reluctantly under lock and key, and we find their treasures set before us with a freshness and fidelity which afford welcome and instructive lessons to naturalists of all ages. . . . It is a charming little volume, and an admirable pocket companion for visitors to the sea-side.” - Literary Gazelle, July 15, 1854.
    “The beautiful little work now before us. . Every page of this fascinating work is quotable.. . A fitting ornament for the drawing-room table.”- Chambers's Journal, Aug.. 1854.

LONDON : JOHN VAN VOORST, PATERNOSTER ROW.