Annalen Steht" (see THIB JOURNAL, 41, BOOK REVIEWS A894 [I9641 for a review of the most re-

cent edition). The non-chemical stories

The unpublished section of the manu- script and the letters are shown in facsimile with the printed text an the facing sides. Since this was before the day of the type- writer it must have added to the editor's woes when an illegible manuscript reached hi desk. However, both Kekulk and Volhmd wrote in a &in hand. This striking volume is a deiightful addition to the library of those who are interested in historical treasures.

RALPH E. OESPER Univmsay of Cincinnali

Cincinnoti,Ohio

Mixturn Mirabilir

Edited by Vedag Chemie, Weinheim/ Bergstrrts~e, West Germany, 1965. 2nd ed. 80 pp. Numerous line drawings. 13.5 X 20 om. 10 DM (about $2.50).

Far many years the periodical, Armh- richten aus Chernie und Technik, has in- cluded in each number an item under the heading "Mixtura Mirabilis." Every few years these amusing tales and ssyingd are gathered into book form, divided into those concerning chemists and those deal- ing with the sister sciences, engineering, business, ete. The former are published in a hook entitled "Was Nicht in den

addition to the literature of the humorous side of science and technology. The German-reading chemical fraternity will surely enjoy some goad laughs a t little expense. The appropriate drawings by Jochen Bsstsch, who also provided similar illustrations for the companion volume, add to the gaiety.

RALPH E. OESPER University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio

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