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BIBLIOGRAPHY.

An Introduction to the Study of Bibliography; comprising a general view of the different subjects connected with Bibliography, as well as some account of the most celebrated Public Libraries, ancient and modern; and also a notice of the principal works on the Knowledge of Books; numerous specimens of early printing, together with fac-similes of the books of images, and the Monograms or Marks used by the first printers; illustrated by numerous engravings on wood, &c. By Thomas Hartwell Horne. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 8s. bds.

CONCHOLOGY.

Number IV, price 5s. to be continued monthly, of A General Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnean System. By William Wood, F.P.S. & L.S. &c. Each number contains sixteen full pages of letter-press, and five plates, accurately drawn and coloured from nature, with, several specimens ou each plate, many of them of rare and non-descript species

A few copies are printed upon a larger paper, for the convenience of marginal illustration, price 7s. each number.

EDUCATION.

The Traveller in Africa: containing some account of the Antiquities, Natural Curiosities, and Inhabitants, of such parts of that Continent and its Islands, as have been most explored by Europeans. The Route traced on a Map, for the entertainment and instruction of young persons. By Priscilla Wakefield, 12mo. 5s 6d. boards.

Animated Nature; or, Elements of the Natural History of Animals; ilustrated by short Histories and Anecdotes, and intended to afford a Popular View of the Linnean System of Arrangement. For the Use of Schools. Embellished with engravings. By the Rev. W. Bingley, A. M. Fellow of the Linnean Society, 12mo. 6s. boards.

The English Pronouncing SpellingBook, on a Plan entirely new; calculated to correct Provincialisms, and promote a uniform pronunciation, by

exhibiting to the eye the various Anomalies of the Language, along with the regular sounds: accompanied by a great variety of easy and progressive Reading Lessons. The whole intended as a first book for children. By Thomas West, late master of the Free English School, Dedham, Is. 6d. bound.

The Classical English Letter-Writer; or, Epistolary Selections: designed to improve young persons in the Art of Letter-writing, and in the Principles of Virtue and Piety. With Introductory rules and observations on Epistolary Composition; and Biographical Notices of the writers from whom the letters are selected. 12mo. 4s. 6d. boards, or 5s. bound.

HISTORY.

The History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting-houses, in London, Westminster and Southwark. By Walter Wilson, Vol. IV. 15s. boards.

The History of Rome, by Titus Livius. Translated from the Original, with Notes and Illustrations. By George Baker, A. M. A new Edition, 6 vols. 8vo. 31. 3s. boards.

The History of France, from the accession of Henry the Third, in 1574, to the Death of Henry the Fourth, in 1610; preceded by a View of the Civil, Military, and Political State of Europe, between the Middle and Close of the Sixteenth Century; and followed by a view of the State of Europe at the accession of Louis the Thirteenth. By Sir N. William Wraxall, Bart. A new Edition, 6 vols. 8vo. 31. 12s. boards.

The History of France, under the Kings of the Race of Valois, from the accession of Charles V, in 1364, to the Death of Charles IX, in 1574. By Sir Nathaniel William Wraxall, Bart. The Third Edition, with very considerable Augmentations, 2 vols. 8vo. 16s. boards.

A Narrative of the late Revolution in Holland. By G.W. Chad. 8vo. 9s. 6d. boards.

LAW.

The Justice of the Peace and Parish Officer, by Richard Burn, LL.D. Late Chancellor of the Diocese of Carlisle. The twenty-second Edition, with many corrections, Additions, and Improvements, the cases brought down to the end of Easter Term, 53 Geo. III, and

the Statutes to the 54th of Geo. III, chap. 47. (1814) by John King, of the Inner Temple, Esq. Barrister at Law. 5 vols. 8vo. 31. 10s. boards.

MATHEMATICS.

A Key to Bonnycastle's Trigonometry; containing Solutions to all the Problems, with References as they stand in the Second Edition of that Work. By Griffith Davies, Teacher of the Mathematics, Member of the Mathematical Society, London, 8ro. 5s. boards.

Number I. (to be continued Weekly) of Primum Mobile, with Theses to the Theory and Canons for Practice; wherein is demonstrated, from Astronomical and Philosophical Principles, the Nature and Extent of Celestial Influx upon the Mental and Corporeal Affections of Man; containing the most rational and best-approved modes of Direction, both in Zodiac and Mundo : exemplified in upwards of Thirty remarkable Nativities of the most eminent and remarkable persons in Europe, according to the principles of the author, laid down in his "Celestial Philosophy." Originally written in Latin by Didacus Placidus de Titus. The whole carefully translated from the best Latin Editions. Illustrated by copious Notes and an extensive Appendix, containing several useful additions to the Work, by John Cooper, Teacher of the Mathematics, 6vo. 1s. 6d.

MEDICINE AND CHIRURGERY.

Facts and Observations on Liver Complaints, and Bilious Disorders in genera!, and on such derangements of these organs, as influence the biliary Secretion, with some new and practical observations on the various appearances of this important secretion. The whole illustrated and confirmed by a numerous list of cases. By John Faithorn. Formerly surgeon in the Hon. East India Company's service, 8vo. 5s. boards.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Remarks on Madame De Stael's
Work on Germany. In four Letters,
addressed to Sir James Mackintosh,
M. P. 8vo. 6s. boards.

The Substance of the Speech of the
Rev. Thomas Gisborne, M. A. on July

13, 1814, at a General Meeting of the
County of Statford, convened to delibe-
rate on Petitions to the Two Houses of
Parliament, respecting the Abolition of
the Slave Trade. Published pursuant
to a Resolution of the County Meeting.
price 1s.

An Essay on Genius; or, the Philo-
sophy of Literature. By John Duncan,
8vo. 7s. 6d. boards.

Family Magazine, Number 11, for August, 1814, Price Is. (to be continued Monthly) containing original Communications, and Selections from periodical and other interesting Works, on moral, instructive, and entertaining subjects; also London and Provincial Intelligence, List of new Books, and a Mathematical Question, and a Query to be answered in the next Nuniber.

Apparitious; or, the Mystery of and Haunted Ghosts, Hobgoblins, Houses, developed. Being a Collection of entertaining Stories, founded on fact, and selected for the purpose of eradicating those ridiculous fears, which the Ignorant, the Weak, and the Superstitious, are but too apt to encourage, for want of properly examining into the causes of such absurd impositions. By Joseph Taylor, 12mo. 5s. boards.

England's Triumph; being an Account of the Rejoicings, &c. which have lately taken place in London and elsewhere. Including the Restoration of Louis XVIII, the Proclamation of Peace, the Visit of the Emperor of Russia, and the King of Prussia, &c. &c. containing several original documents. 8vo. 7s. sewed.

London Tales; or, Reflective Portraits; calculated for the Retirement of Summer in the country, or the Leisure Moments in Town. By Mrs. Roche, Author of the Moor, &c. 2 vols. 12mo. 7s. boards.

Longman's Catalogue of Old Books, Part II. 1s, 6d. being A General Catas logue of Valuable and Rare Old Books: containing the Classes of Livres Frauçais, Libri Italiani; and Mathematics; with an extensive collection of English Literature; including History, Biography, Topography, Voyages, Travels, Alustrated Works, and early Typography, from the Presses of Caxton, Wynken de Worde, Pynson, which are now on Sale, by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, Pa

&c.

ternoster-row; who purchase Libraries
to any extent.

A few Copies of Part I, being the
Classical Catalogue, remain unsold,
price 1s.

NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.

Experiments and Observations on the Atomic Theory; and Electrical Phenomena. By William Higgins, Esq. F.R.S. and M. R. I. A. Professor of Chemistry to the Dublin Society, 8vo. 6s. boards.

ORIENTAL LITERATURE.

The Cloud Messenger of Calidasa,
Translated by H. H. Wilson, Esq. of
Calcutta, 8vo. 7. boards.

Selections from the Popular Poetry of the Hindoos, arranged and translated by Thomas Duer Broughton, Esq. Major in the Hon East India Company's Service, and Author of Letters from a Mahratta Camp: with an Introductory Preface on the Literature and Poetry of the Hindoos, foolscap 8vo. 7s. 6d. bds.

POETRY.

The Excursion, being a Portion of the Recluse, a Poem. By William Wordsworth, 4to, 21. 2s. boards.

Cona; or, the Vale of Clwyd: and other Poems; 12mo. 7s. 6d. boards. Persia; a Poem. With Notes, 8vo.

3s.

Lara; a Tale. Jacqueline; a Tale. foolscap 8vo, 7s. 6d. boards.

The Mount of Olives, or the Resurrection and Ascension; a Poem, in continuation of Calvary. By Mrs. Dixon, foolscap 8vo. 4s. boards.

Poems and Translations, by the Rev. J. Bull, M. A. crown 8vo. 7s. boards.

Sonnets, Odes, and other Poems. By the late Mr. Charles Leftley. Together with a short Account of his Life and Writings. To which is added, a Poetical Collection, consisting of Elegies, Ballads, and Sketches, on various subjects, chiefly descriptive, written in India, and during a voyage to and from Madras. By William Linley, Esq. late in the Civil Service of the East India Company, foolscap 8vo. 7s 6d. boards.

Jack Junk; or, the Sailor's Cruize on Shore; a humorous Poem, in four Cantos with a Glossary, and coloured plates. By the Author of the Sailor

Boy, &c. &c. Ireland; 12mo. 5s. boards.

The New Eldorado; or, the Triumphs of Elba: a Satirical Poem. By Matthew Rag, Poet Laureat of the Isle of Elba, 12mo. 4s. 6d. boards.

The Olive Branch: a Poem.-By M. Crawford, 8vo. 4s. 6d. sewed.

The entire proceeds, free from expenses, to be given to the Fund for the Relief of the Sufferers by the War in Germany.

POLITICS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY.

Reflections of a French Constitutional Royalist. By Duschene, of Grenoble, Advocate, Translated by Baron 'Daldorf, Svo. 3s.

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A Treatise on the Wealth, Power, and Resources of the British Empire, in every quarter of the World, exhibiting the Population and Value of the landed and other Property in the United King dom, and the Colonial Dependencies of the Crown.-The New Property created annually from Land, and from Labour employed in Agriculture, Mines, Manufactures, Trade, Foreign Commerce, Navigation, and Fisheries.-A Historical Account of the Public Revenue from William I. to George II.—A general View of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Nation, during 53 years of the Reign of George III.-The Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Funding System, and the National Debt.-A Historical Account of the Colonies and Dependencies of the crown, including the Territories under the Management of the East-India Company.-With Observations on the National Resources

for the beneficial employment of a redundant Population, and for rewarding the Naval and Military Officers, Seamen and Soldiers, for their services to their country, during the late War. Illustrated by copious Statistical Tables, constructed on a new plan, and exhibiting a collected View of the different subjects discussed in this Work. By P. Colquhoun, LL. D. royal 4to, 21. 2s. boards.

An Essay on improving the condition of the Poor; including an attempt to answer the important question, How men of landed property may most effectually contribute towards the general Improvement of the lower classes of

Society on their estates, without diminishing the value of their own property? With hints on the means of employing those who are now discharged from his Majesty's service. By Thomas Myers, A. M. of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.

TOPOGRAPHY AND TRAVELS.

A Voyage to Terra Australis; undertaken for the purpose of completing the Discovery of that vast country, and prosecuted in 1901-2-3, in his Majesty's ship the Investigator, and subsequently in the armed Vessel Porpoise and Cumberland Schooner. With an account of the Shipwreck of the Porpoise, Arrival of the Cumberland at Mauritius, and Imprisonment of the Commander during six years and a half in that island. By Matthew Flinders, Commander of the Investigator, 2 vols. royal 4to. and Atlas folio, 81. Ss. boards.

Travels in various parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Edward Daniel Clarke, LL.D. Professor of Mineralogy in the University of Cambridge, illustrated by numerous engravings, vol. 3, 4to, 41. 14s. 6d. boards.

***This Volume forms the second section of the Author's Travels in Greece, Egypt, and the Holy land; and contains his Voyage up the Nile to Grand Cairo; his observations upon the Pyramids of Djiza and Saccara; a Description of the Remains of the City of Sais, in the Delta; an Account of the Antiquities of Alexandria, particularly of Pompey's Pillar and the Cryptæ of Necropolis; his subsequent Voyage, and Travels in Greece, Macedonia, Thrace, &c. &c.

An Account of a Voyage to Abyssinia, and Travels in the Interior of that Country, executed under the Orders of the British Government, in the Years 1809 and 1810; in which will be included an Account of the Portuguese Settlements on the Eastern Coast of Africa, visited in the course of the a concise Summary of late voyage; Occurrences in Arabia Felix; and some Particulars respecting the Aboriginal African Tribes, extending from Mozambique to the Borders of Egypt, together with Vocabularies of their respective Janguages. Illustrated with a large Sheet Map of Abyssinia, and several Charts laid down from original surveys and observations by the Author; together with twenty-seven engravings and

etchings, executed by Charles Heath Esq. from Drawings taken on the spot. By Henry Salt, Esq. F.R.S. &c. 4to. 51. 5s. boards. A few Copies on imperial paper, with first impressions of the plates.

A Tour through the Island of Elba, by Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Bart. Illustrated by Views of the most interesting Scenery, drawn from Nature, by Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Bart. and John Smith, with eight engravings : royal 4to, 21. 2s. boards.

A Historical View of the Philippine Islands, exhibiting their Discovery, Population, Language, Government, Manners, Customs, Productions, and Commerce, from the Spanish of Martinez de Zuniga: with an accurate Map of the Islands, from the best Authorities. Translated by John Maver, Esq. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 1s. boards.

A New Picture of Paris; or, the Stranger's Guide to the French Metropolis, accurately describing the Public Establishments, remarkable Edifices, Places of Amusement, and every other object worthy of Notice; also, a l'escription of the environs of Paris. By Edward Planta, Esq. with Maps, Plans, and Views, 18mo. 6s. 6d. bound.

Also, by the same Author, A Gazetteer of France, with a neat Map. 4s. boards.

The New Picture of Paris and Ga-" zetteer of France may be had bound together, price 9s. 6d.

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Lara; a Tale. Jacqueline; a Tale. foolscap 8vo, 7s. 6d. boards.

The Mount of Olives, or the Resurrection and Ascension; a Poern, in continuation of Calvary. By Mrs. Dixon, foolscap Svo. 4s. boards.

Poems and Translations, by the Rev. J. Bull, M. A. crown 8vo. 7s. boards.

Sonnets, Odes, and other Poems. By the late Mr. Charles Leftley. Together with a short Account of his Life and Writings. To which is added, a Poetical Collection, consisting of Elegies, Ballads, and Sketches, on various subjects, chiefly descriptive, written in India, and during a voyage to and from Madras. William Linley, Esq. late in the Civil Service of the East India Company, foolscap 8vo. 7s 6d. boards.

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Jack Junk; or, the Sailor's Cruize on Shore; a humorous Poem, in four Cantos; with a Glossary, and coloured plates. By the Author of the Sailor

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A Treatise on the Wealth, Power, and Resources of the British Empire, in every quarter of the World, exhibiting the Population and Value of the landed and other Property in the United King dom, and the Colonial Dependencies of the Crown.-The New Property created annually from Land, and from Labour employed in Agriculture, Mines, Manufactures, Trade, Foreign Commerce, Navigation, and Fisheries.-A Historical Account of the Public Revenue from William I. to George II-A general View of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Nation, during 53 years of the Reign of George III.-The Rise, Progress, and Present State of the Funding System, and the National Debt.-A Historical Account of the Colonies and Dependencies of the crown, including the Territories under the Management of the East-India Company.-With Observations on the National Resources for the beneficial employment of a redundant Population, and for rewarding the Naval and Military Officers, Seamen and Soldiers, for their services to their country, during the late War. Illustrated by copious Statistical Tables, constructed on a new plan, and exhibiting a collected View of the different subjects discussed in this Work. By P. Colquhoun, LL. D. royal 4to, 21. 2s. boards.

An Essay on improving the condition of the Poor; including an attempt to answer the important question, How men of landed property may most effectually contribute towards the general Improvement of the lower classes of

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