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BIOGRAPHIES, &c.

Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army through the Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States. BY AARON BANCROFT, D. D.

Illustrated with Engravings, 12mo, Muslin,

Life and Campaigns of Napoleon Bonaparte; Giving an account of all his engagements, from the Siege of Toulon to the Battle of Waterlor; also, embracing accounts of the daring exploits of his Marshals; together with his public and private life from the commencement of his career to his final imprisonment and death on the rock of St. Helena.

TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF

M. A. ARNAULT AND C. L. F. PANCKOUCKE.
Numerous Engravings, 12mo, Muslin,

Heroes of the American Revolution;

Comprising the Lives of Washington and his generals and officers who were the most distinguished in the War of the Independence of the United States; also embracing the Declaration of Independence, and Signers' Names, the Constitution of the United States, and Amendments; together with the Inaugural, First Annual, and Farewell Addresses of Washington. Four Portraits, 12mo, Muslin,

Pictorial History of England.

BY HUME AND SMOLLETT.

Abridged, and continued to the accession of Victoria,
BY JOHN ROBINSON, D. D.

Engravings, 12mo, Muslin,

The Life of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; To which is added, the Lives and Sufferings of his Holy Evangelists, Apos tles, and other Primitive Martyrs,

BY THE REV. JOHN FLEETWOOD, D. D.
Numerous Engravings, 12mo, Muslin.

Pilgrim's Progress,

FROM THIS WORLD TO THAT WHICH IS TO COME.
BY JOHN BUNYAN.

With Notes, and a Life of the Author,

BY THE REV. THOMAS SCOTT,

LATE CHAPLAIN TO THE LOCK HOSPITAL.

Illustrated, 12mo, Muslin,

COMPLETE

LIBRARY OF NATURAL HISTORY.

ILLUSTRATED WITH

400 ENGRAVINGS.

This work was carefully compiled by A. A. Gould, M.A., from the wor! of Cuvier, Griffith, Richardson, Geoffrey, Lacepede, Buffon, Go1 ́s Shaw, Montague, Wilson, Lewis and Clark, Audubon, and othe writers on Natural History.

Lent

It is all comprised in one imperial octavo volume of about 1000 pages, handsomely bound, and is in itself, as its title indicates, a complete library or this subject.

SHAKSPEARE'S

DRAMATIC WORKS;

Complete in seven volumes, imperial octavo, of nearly 550 pages each; forming in all nearly 4000 pages. The above edition of the great dramatist is known as the " magnificent Boston edition," being celebrated for its transcendent beauty of typography; and in this regard altogether the finest American edi tion extant.

PROVERBIAL PHILOSOPHY:

A book of thoughts and arguments, originally treated.

BY MARTIN FARQUHAR TUPPER.

First and second series, complete in 1 vol., 12mo, with a fine portrait of the author, and bound in various styles.

THE MECHANICS' TEXT-BOOK,

AND

ENGINEERS' PRACTICAL GUIDE;

Containing a concise treatise of the nature and application of mechanical forces; action of gravity; the elements of machinery; rules and tables for caiculating the working effects of machinery; of the strength, resistance and pressure of materials; with tables of the weight and cohesive strength of iron and other metals. Compiled and arranged by THOMAS KELT, of the Gloucester City Machine Company. Complete in one volume, 12mo.

To the careful mechanic, the above will be found a work of invaluable daily referencc

MUSIC BOOKS.

White's Church Melodist.

A new collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, adapted to the wants of Choirs, Singing Schools, &c. By Edward L. White, Editor of "The Modern Harp," "Melodeon," ""Sacred Chorus Book," &c.

American Collection;

OR, SONGS OF SACRED PRAISE.

BY EDWARD HAMILTON, Esq.

The greater portion of the music in this book is entirely new, and of a very high order; and Choirs will find it a rich accession to their musical libraries.

Congregational Singing Book;

OR, VESTRY COMPANION.

The music in this book is composed entirely of old choice standard tunes, such as will be familiar to all. They were carefully collected and edited by Asa Fitz, Esq.

Common School Song Book.

This will be found to contain a very choice collection of simple, and, for the most part, familiar airs, beautifully adapted to the wants of JUVENILE CHOIRS the PRIVATE CIRCLE, or the SCHOOL ROOM. Edited by Asa Fitz, Esq.

Sabbath School Minstrel.

This little volume is especially adapted, in its Music and Hymns, to the service of the Sabbath School. It has been much admired wherever it has been used. Edited by Asa Fitz, Esq.

GREEK COURSE OF STUDIES.

CROSBY'S GRAMMAR OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE.

CROSBY'S XENOPHON'S ANABASIS.

CROSBY'S GREEK LESSSONS: consisting of selections from Xenophon's Anabasis, with Directions for the study of the Grammar, Notes, Exer Les in Translations from English into Greek, and a Vocabulary. CROSBY'S GREEK TABLES, for the use of Students.

The above are by ALPHEUS CROSBY, Professor of the Greek Language and Literature in Dartmouth College. They are very highly recommended, and are already extensively in use, as text-books, in the different colleges and classical schools of the country

Juvenile Books.

CHRISTMAS ROSES. Embellished with mezzotint Engravings by Ritchie; square, 16mo, muslin.

THE ICE KING AND THE SWEET SOUTH WIND. By MRS. C. H. BUTLER; 16mo, tastefully illustrated with Engravings from original designs; muslin, gilt.

THE JUVENILE KEEPSAKE; a Gift Book for Young People By MISS ARNOLD; illustrated with eight fine engravings; square, 16mo, muslin, full gilt.

THE LITTLE MESSENGER BIRDS; OR, CHIMES OF THE SILVER BELLS. By MRS. C. H. BUTLER; beautifully illustrated; square, 16mo, muslin.

STORIES ABOUT BIRDS, WITH PICTURES TO MATCH. By F. C. WOODWORTH ; full of illustrations; 16mo, muslin.

STORIES ABOUT ANIMALS, WITH PICTURES TO MATCH. By F. C. WOODWORTH; beautifully embellished; 16mo, muslin.

FRANK AND FANNY; a Rural Story. By MRS. CLARA MORETON; numerous engravings; 16mo, muslin, gilt.

COUNTRY SCENES AND CHARACTERS; OR, LIFE IN A VILLAGE. 24 engravings; 16mo, muslin, gilt.

THE GIFT STORY BOOK; OR, SHORT TALES WRITTEN FOR CHILDREN. By Dame TRUELOVE and her Friends; illustrated with fine cuts; 16mo, cloth, gilt.

AUNT MARY'S STORIES FOR CHILDREN. By the author of Aunt Mary's Library; 16mo, cloth, gilt.

UNCLE FRANK'S PEEP AT THE BIRDS. With 24 beautifully characteristic engravings; 16mo, muslin.

UNCLE FRANK'S PEEP AT THE ANIMALS. With 24 fine illustrations; 16mo, muslin, gilt.

THE GOOD CHILD'S FAIRY GIFT. With numerous illustrations; 16mo, muslin, gilt.

UNCLE FRANK'S BOYS' AND GIRLS' LIBRARY. By REV. F. C. WOODWORTH. A beautiful series, comprising six volumes, square 12mo, with eight tinted engravings in each volume. The following are their respective titles. (Sold separately or together.)

THE PEDLER'S BOY; OR, I'LL BE SOMEBODY. Muslin, gilt. THE DIVING-BELL; OR, PEARLS TO BE SOUGHT FOR. Muslin, gilt.

THE POOR ORGAN-GRINDER, AND OTHER STORIES. Muslin, gilt.

LOSS AND GAIN; or, SUSY LEE'S MOTTO. Muslin, gilt. MIKE MARBLE, HIS CROTCHETS AND ODDITIES. Muslin, gilt.

THE WONDERFUL LETTER-BAG OF KIT CURIOUS. Muslin, gilt.

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