MISCELLANEOUS.A NEW SPIRIT OF THE AGE.Containing Critical Essays, and Biographical Sketches of Literary and other Eminent Characters of the Present Time. Edited byR. H. Horne, Esq., Author of “Orion,” “Gregory the Seventh,” &c. &c. These volumes are illustrated with Engravings on steel, from new and original Portraits ofDickens,Tennyson,Carlyle,Wordsworth,Talfourd,Browning,Southwood Smith, and MissMartineau. Second Edition, Revised by the Editor, with “Introductory Comments.” In 2 vols. post 8vo., price 24s.cloth.“In the biographical sketches, the Editor has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience.”—Editor’s Preface.“We have two volumes of clever and subtile dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very animated and pleasant style. The author will at least gain the praise of versatility of talent, and of a quick and generous appreciation of contemporary merit, as well as (what his publisher will think quite as much to the purpose) have the satisfaction of having produced a book that people will be inclined, as the phrase is, ‘to run after.’”—Morning Herald, March 25, 1844.“As we have said before, Mr. Horne’s admirations appear to us to be well placed and his sympathies generous and noble.”—Morning Chronicle.OUR ACTRESSES;Or, GLANCES AT STAGE FAVOURITES,PastandPresent. By Mrs.C. Baron Wilson, Authoress of the “Life of the Duchess of St. Albans,” “Memoirs of Monk Lewis,” &c. &c. In 2 vols. post 8vo., illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel, from new and original Portraits, price 24s.cloth.“Handsome volumes, adorned with several portraits, and the biographies are full of amusing anecdotes.”—Atlas.“So attractive are the stage and its denizens that considerable amusement will derived from the perusal of these pages.”—Literary Gazette.CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES: TALES, SKETCHES, AND CHARACTERS.WithBeauties of the Modern Drama, in Four Specimens. ByJohn Poole, Esq., Author of “Paul Pry,” &c. &c. In one vol. post 8vo. price 10s.6d.cloth, with a Portrait of the Author.“A capital book for the season.”—Britannia.CROSBY PLACE,Described in aLectureon itsAntiquitiesandReminiscences, delivered in the Great Hall, on the Evening of Friday, August 5th, 1842. By the Rev.Charles Mackenzie, A.M., Vicar of St. Helen’s, Bishopsgate, and Head Master of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, St. Olave’s, Southwark. Price 2s.6d.bound in cloth.THE HOME BOOK; OR, YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER’S ASSISTANT.Forming a Complete System ofDomestic Economy, and Household Accounts. With Estimates of Expenditure, &c. &c., in every Department of Housekeeping. Founded on Forty-five years personal experience. By aLady. 12mo., price 5s.boards.THE HOME ACCOUNT-BOOK; OR, HOUSEKEEPER’S REGISTER OF FAMILY EXPENSES.Arranged upon the improved system recommended in “The Home Book;” and exhibiting the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Expenditure for every article of Domestic consumption. For the use of either large or small Families. By theAuthorof “The Home Book.” Post 4to., half bound, price 4s.6d.“These two useful little volumes form the most complete system of Domestic Management for the guidance of the young Housekeeper that has ever appeared. Of the Home Book we cannot speak too highly.”—Gentleman’s Magazine.“Incomparably the best arranged work of its class that we have seen.”—La Belle Assemblée.THE WINE-MERCHANT’S MANUAL.A Treatiseon theFining,PreparationofFining, andGeneral ManagementofWines, being the result of Forty years’ Practical Experience in the treatment of the different wines consumed in this country. ByT. Smeed. Foolscap 8vo., price 4s.cloth.“The very useful production of a long-experienced and practical man; well worth the attention of the wine-merchant and cooper.”—Literary Gazette.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE WOOLLEN TRADE.From the earliest Records to the present Period, comprising the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures, and the Natural and Commercial History of Sheep, with the various Breeds and Modes of Management in different Countries. ByJames Bischoff, Esq. In two large volumes, 8vo., illustrated with Plates, price 1l.6s.cloth.“Mr. Bischoff’s work will be found valuable to all persons interested in the subject.”—Athenæum.“Mr. Bischoff has in these volumes collected a vast mass of curious and valuable information, acceptable to readers of varied tastes, even though quite unconnected with manufactures and trade. We recommend every reader to peruse attentively this meritorious compilation.—We finally recommend these volumes of Mr. Bischoff’s to the careful consideration of all those interested in the subjects of which they treat.”—Times.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE IRON TRADETHROUGHOUT THE WORLD, from the earliest Records to the present Time. With an Appendix, containing Official Tables, and other public Documents. ByHarry Scrivenor, Esq., Blaenavon. In one vol. demy 8vo., price 15s.cloth.“Mr. Scrivenor’s History is written with elaborate research and anxious care, and goes into and exhausts the entire subject; it contains numerous facts full of interest to common readers.”—Tait’s Magazine.THE BRITISH MERCHANT’S ASSISTANT.Containing:—Part I. Tables of Simple Interest at 3, 3–1/2, 4, 4–1/2, and 5 per cent.—Part II. Tables showing the Interest on Exchequer Bills at 1–1/2d., 1–3/4d., 2d., 2–1/4d., 2–1/2d., 3d., 3–1/4d., and 3–1/2d.per cent. per diem.—Part III. Tables for Ascertaining the Value of every description of English and Foreign Stock. Also the Amount of Brokerage, Commission, Freight, Marine, and other Insurance, at every rate per cent., &c. &c. &c. ByG. Green. Royal 8vo., price 1l.11s.6d.cloth. Each of the above Three Parts is sold separately.ASSURANCES UPON LIVES,A Familiar Explanation of theNature,Advantages, andImportancearising therefrom, and the various Purposes to which they may be usefully applied: including also a particular Account of the routine required for Effecting a Policy; and of the different systems of Life Assurance now in use, the Principles, Terms, and Tables of Seventy London Assurance Offices, &c. ByLewis Pocock, F.S.A. In post 8vo., price 7s.cloth.“There are no technicalities in Mr. Pocock’s work to prevent its being useful to all; and those, therefore, who are likely to have recourse to Life Insurance will do wisely in consulting this familiar explanation of its nature and advantages.”—Globe.AN INQUIRY INTO THE CAUSES AND MODES OF THE WEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS;Or,The Principles of Trade and Speculation Explained.ByThomas Corbet, Esq. Post 8vo., price 6s.cloth.“Mr. Corbet deserves our best thanks for laying down so clearly and methodically his ideas on a subject of such vast importance.”—New Monthly Magazine.OUTLINES OF NAVAL ROUTINE;Being a Concise and Complete Manual in Fitting, Re-fitting, Quartering, Stationing, Making and Shortening Sail, Heaving down, Rigging Shears, and, in short, performing all the ordinary duties of a Man-of-War, according to the best practice. By LieutenantAlexander D. Fordyce, R.N. In royal 8vo., price 10s.6d.boards.ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND INSTITUTIONS OF OFFA, KING OF MERCIA,A. D. 755–794. By the Rev.Henry Mackenzie, M.A. In 8vo., price 3s.6d.in cloth, gilt leaves.“A very scholarly composition, displaying much research and information respecting the Anglo-Saxon institutions.”—Spectator.THE OBLIGATIONS OF LITERATURE TO THE MOTHERS OF ENGLAND.Prize Essay, 1840. ByCaroline A. Halsted. In one vol. post 8vo., price 5s.neatly bound in cloth.“The object of the writer has been to show the services rendered by the mothers of England to religion and the state, and to science and learning generally; and the examples adduced display considerable knowledge and research, and are always happily selected and placed in the most attractive point of view.”—Britannia.THE LIFE OF MARGARET BEAUFORT,Countess of Richmond and Derby, and Mother of King Henry the Seventh, Foundress of Christ’s and of St. John’s College, Oxford; Being the Historical Memoir for which the Honorary Premium was awarded by the Directors of the Gresham Commemoration, Crosby Hall. ByCaroline A. Halsted, Author of “Investigation,” &c. In one vol. demy 8vo., with a Portrait, price 12s.“This work cannot fail of success. The subject is deeply interesting, and has been hitherto almost unexplored. The style is chaste and correct, and it has high claims to popularity wide and permanent. On many topics the authoress has accumulated some valuable historical details from sources which have not hitherto been consulted, and has thus compiled a work which, if not entitled to rank amongst the ‘curiosities of literature,’ is at least one of the most interesting and instructive books of the season.”—Atlas.THE LAST OF THE PLANTAGENETS:An Historical Narrative, illustrating some of the Public Events and Domestic and Ecclesiastical Manners of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries. Third Edition. In one vol. fcap. 8vo., price 7s.6d.cloth boards.“This is a work that must make its way into a permanent place in our literature. The quaintness of its language, the touching simplicity of its descriptions and dialogues, and the reverential spirit of love which breathes through it, will insure it a welcome reception amongst all readers of refined taste and discernment.”—Atlas.ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA.A Selection, inProseandVersefromAnglo-Saxon Authorsof various Ages; with aGlossary. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. A New Edition, corrected and revised. Post 8vo., price 12s.cloth.THE ANGLO-SAXON VERSION OF THE STORY OF APPOLLONIUS OF TYRE,Upon which is founded the Play of “Pericles,” attributed to Shakspeare; from a MS. in the Library of Christ Church College, Cambridge. With a Literal Translation, &c. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. Post 8vo., price 6s.A GRAMMAR OF THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE,With aPraxis. ByErasmus Rask, Professor of Literary History in, and Librarian to, the University of Copenhagen, &c. &c. A New Edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Translated from the Danish, byB. Thorpe, Honorary Member of the Icelandic Literary Society of Copenhagen. 8vo., price 12s.
MISCELLANEOUS.A NEW SPIRIT OF THE AGE.Containing Critical Essays, and Biographical Sketches of Literary and other Eminent Characters of the Present Time. Edited byR. H. Horne, Esq., Author of “Orion,” “Gregory the Seventh,” &c. &c. These volumes are illustrated with Engravings on steel, from new and original Portraits ofDickens,Tennyson,Carlyle,Wordsworth,Talfourd,Browning,Southwood Smith, and MissMartineau. Second Edition, Revised by the Editor, with “Introductory Comments.” In 2 vols. post 8vo., price 24s.cloth.“In the biographical sketches, the Editor has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience.”—Editor’s Preface.“We have two volumes of clever and subtile dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very animated and pleasant style. The author will at least gain the praise of versatility of talent, and of a quick and generous appreciation of contemporary merit, as well as (what his publisher will think quite as much to the purpose) have the satisfaction of having produced a book that people will be inclined, as the phrase is, ‘to run after.’”—Morning Herald, March 25, 1844.“As we have said before, Mr. Horne’s admirations appear to us to be well placed and his sympathies generous and noble.”—Morning Chronicle.OUR ACTRESSES;Or, GLANCES AT STAGE FAVOURITES,PastandPresent. By Mrs.C. Baron Wilson, Authoress of the “Life of the Duchess of St. Albans,” “Memoirs of Monk Lewis,” &c. &c. In 2 vols. post 8vo., illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel, from new and original Portraits, price 24s.cloth.“Handsome volumes, adorned with several portraits, and the biographies are full of amusing anecdotes.”—Atlas.“So attractive are the stage and its denizens that considerable amusement will derived from the perusal of these pages.”—Literary Gazette.CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES: TALES, SKETCHES, AND CHARACTERS.WithBeauties of the Modern Drama, in Four Specimens. ByJohn Poole, Esq., Author of “Paul Pry,” &c. &c. In one vol. post 8vo. price 10s.6d.cloth, with a Portrait of the Author.“A capital book for the season.”—Britannia.CROSBY PLACE,Described in aLectureon itsAntiquitiesandReminiscences, delivered in the Great Hall, on the Evening of Friday, August 5th, 1842. By the Rev.Charles Mackenzie, A.M., Vicar of St. Helen’s, Bishopsgate, and Head Master of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, St. Olave’s, Southwark. Price 2s.6d.bound in cloth.THE HOME BOOK; OR, YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER’S ASSISTANT.Forming a Complete System ofDomestic Economy, and Household Accounts. With Estimates of Expenditure, &c. &c., in every Department of Housekeeping. Founded on Forty-five years personal experience. By aLady. 12mo., price 5s.boards.THE HOME ACCOUNT-BOOK; OR, HOUSEKEEPER’S REGISTER OF FAMILY EXPENSES.Arranged upon the improved system recommended in “The Home Book;” and exhibiting the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Expenditure for every article of Domestic consumption. For the use of either large or small Families. By theAuthorof “The Home Book.” Post 4to., half bound, price 4s.6d.“These two useful little volumes form the most complete system of Domestic Management for the guidance of the young Housekeeper that has ever appeared. Of the Home Book we cannot speak too highly.”—Gentleman’s Magazine.“Incomparably the best arranged work of its class that we have seen.”—La Belle Assemblée.THE WINE-MERCHANT’S MANUAL.A Treatiseon theFining,PreparationofFining, andGeneral ManagementofWines, being the result of Forty years’ Practical Experience in the treatment of the different wines consumed in this country. ByT. Smeed. Foolscap 8vo., price 4s.cloth.“The very useful production of a long-experienced and practical man; well worth the attention of the wine-merchant and cooper.”—Literary Gazette.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE WOOLLEN TRADE.From the earliest Records to the present Period, comprising the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures, and the Natural and Commercial History of Sheep, with the various Breeds and Modes of Management in different Countries. ByJames Bischoff, Esq. In two large volumes, 8vo., illustrated with Plates, price 1l.6s.cloth.“Mr. Bischoff’s work will be found valuable to all persons interested in the subject.”—Athenæum.“Mr. Bischoff has in these volumes collected a vast mass of curious and valuable information, acceptable to readers of varied tastes, even though quite unconnected with manufactures and trade. We recommend every reader to peruse attentively this meritorious compilation.—We finally recommend these volumes of Mr. Bischoff’s to the careful consideration of all those interested in the subjects of which they treat.”—Times.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE IRON TRADETHROUGHOUT THE WORLD, from the earliest Records to the present Time. With an Appendix, containing Official Tables, and other public Documents. ByHarry Scrivenor, Esq., Blaenavon. In one vol. demy 8vo., price 15s.cloth.“Mr. Scrivenor’s History is written with elaborate research and anxious care, and goes into and exhausts the entire subject; it contains numerous facts full of interest to common readers.”—Tait’s Magazine.THE BRITISH MERCHANT’S ASSISTANT.Containing:—Part I. Tables of Simple Interest at 3, 3–1/2, 4, 4–1/2, and 5 per cent.—Part II. Tables showing the Interest on Exchequer Bills at 1–1/2d., 1–3/4d., 2d., 2–1/4d., 2–1/2d., 3d., 3–1/4d., and 3–1/2d.per cent. per diem.—Part III. Tables for Ascertaining the Value of every description of English and Foreign Stock. Also the Amount of Brokerage, Commission, Freight, Marine, and other Insurance, at every rate per cent., &c. &c. &c. ByG. Green. Royal 8vo., price 1l.11s.6d.cloth. Each of the above Three Parts is sold separately.ASSURANCES UPON LIVES,A Familiar Explanation of theNature,Advantages, andImportancearising therefrom, and the various Purposes to which they may be usefully applied: including also a particular Account of the routine required for Effecting a Policy; and of the different systems of Life Assurance now in use, the Principles, Terms, and Tables of Seventy London Assurance Offices, &c. ByLewis Pocock, F.S.A. In post 8vo., price 7s.cloth.“There are no technicalities in Mr. Pocock’s work to prevent its being useful to all; and those, therefore, who are likely to have recourse to Life Insurance will do wisely in consulting this familiar explanation of its nature and advantages.”—Globe.AN INQUIRY INTO THE CAUSES AND MODES OF THE WEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS;Or,The Principles of Trade and Speculation Explained.ByThomas Corbet, Esq. Post 8vo., price 6s.cloth.“Mr. Corbet deserves our best thanks for laying down so clearly and methodically his ideas on a subject of such vast importance.”—New Monthly Magazine.OUTLINES OF NAVAL ROUTINE;Being a Concise and Complete Manual in Fitting, Re-fitting, Quartering, Stationing, Making and Shortening Sail, Heaving down, Rigging Shears, and, in short, performing all the ordinary duties of a Man-of-War, according to the best practice. By LieutenantAlexander D. Fordyce, R.N. In royal 8vo., price 10s.6d.boards.ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND INSTITUTIONS OF OFFA, KING OF MERCIA,A. D. 755–794. By the Rev.Henry Mackenzie, M.A. In 8vo., price 3s.6d.in cloth, gilt leaves.“A very scholarly composition, displaying much research and information respecting the Anglo-Saxon institutions.”—Spectator.THE OBLIGATIONS OF LITERATURE TO THE MOTHERS OF ENGLAND.Prize Essay, 1840. ByCaroline A. Halsted. In one vol. post 8vo., price 5s.neatly bound in cloth.“The object of the writer has been to show the services rendered by the mothers of England to religion and the state, and to science and learning generally; and the examples adduced display considerable knowledge and research, and are always happily selected and placed in the most attractive point of view.”—Britannia.THE LIFE OF MARGARET BEAUFORT,Countess of Richmond and Derby, and Mother of King Henry the Seventh, Foundress of Christ’s and of St. John’s College, Oxford; Being the Historical Memoir for which the Honorary Premium was awarded by the Directors of the Gresham Commemoration, Crosby Hall. ByCaroline A. Halsted, Author of “Investigation,” &c. In one vol. demy 8vo., with a Portrait, price 12s.“This work cannot fail of success. The subject is deeply interesting, and has been hitherto almost unexplored. The style is chaste and correct, and it has high claims to popularity wide and permanent. On many topics the authoress has accumulated some valuable historical details from sources which have not hitherto been consulted, and has thus compiled a work which, if not entitled to rank amongst the ‘curiosities of literature,’ is at least one of the most interesting and instructive books of the season.”—Atlas.THE LAST OF THE PLANTAGENETS:An Historical Narrative, illustrating some of the Public Events and Domestic and Ecclesiastical Manners of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries. Third Edition. In one vol. fcap. 8vo., price 7s.6d.cloth boards.“This is a work that must make its way into a permanent place in our literature. The quaintness of its language, the touching simplicity of its descriptions and dialogues, and the reverential spirit of love which breathes through it, will insure it a welcome reception amongst all readers of refined taste and discernment.”—Atlas.ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA.A Selection, inProseandVersefromAnglo-Saxon Authorsof various Ages; with aGlossary. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. A New Edition, corrected and revised. Post 8vo., price 12s.cloth.THE ANGLO-SAXON VERSION OF THE STORY OF APPOLLONIUS OF TYRE,Upon which is founded the Play of “Pericles,” attributed to Shakspeare; from a MS. in the Library of Christ Church College, Cambridge. With a Literal Translation, &c. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. Post 8vo., price 6s.A GRAMMAR OF THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE,With aPraxis. ByErasmus Rask, Professor of Literary History in, and Librarian to, the University of Copenhagen, &c. &c. A New Edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Translated from the Danish, byB. Thorpe, Honorary Member of the Icelandic Literary Society of Copenhagen. 8vo., price 12s.
MISCELLANEOUS.A NEW SPIRIT OF THE AGE.Containing Critical Essays, and Biographical Sketches of Literary and other Eminent Characters of the Present Time. Edited byR. H. Horne, Esq., Author of “Orion,” “Gregory the Seventh,” &c. &c. These volumes are illustrated with Engravings on steel, from new and original Portraits ofDickens,Tennyson,Carlyle,Wordsworth,Talfourd,Browning,Southwood Smith, and MissMartineau. Second Edition, Revised by the Editor, with “Introductory Comments.” In 2 vols. post 8vo., price 24s.cloth.“In the biographical sketches, the Editor has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience.”—Editor’s Preface.“We have two volumes of clever and subtile dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very animated and pleasant style. The author will at least gain the praise of versatility of talent, and of a quick and generous appreciation of contemporary merit, as well as (what his publisher will think quite as much to the purpose) have the satisfaction of having produced a book that people will be inclined, as the phrase is, ‘to run after.’”—Morning Herald, March 25, 1844.“As we have said before, Mr. Horne’s admirations appear to us to be well placed and his sympathies generous and noble.”—Morning Chronicle.OUR ACTRESSES;Or, GLANCES AT STAGE FAVOURITES,PastandPresent. By Mrs.C. Baron Wilson, Authoress of the “Life of the Duchess of St. Albans,” “Memoirs of Monk Lewis,” &c. &c. In 2 vols. post 8vo., illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel, from new and original Portraits, price 24s.cloth.“Handsome volumes, adorned with several portraits, and the biographies are full of amusing anecdotes.”—Atlas.“So attractive are the stage and its denizens that considerable amusement will derived from the perusal of these pages.”—Literary Gazette.CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES: TALES, SKETCHES, AND CHARACTERS.WithBeauties of the Modern Drama, in Four Specimens. ByJohn Poole, Esq., Author of “Paul Pry,” &c. &c. In one vol. post 8vo. price 10s.6d.cloth, with a Portrait of the Author.“A capital book for the season.”—Britannia.CROSBY PLACE,Described in aLectureon itsAntiquitiesandReminiscences, delivered in the Great Hall, on the Evening of Friday, August 5th, 1842. By the Rev.Charles Mackenzie, A.M., Vicar of St. Helen’s, Bishopsgate, and Head Master of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, St. Olave’s, Southwark. Price 2s.6d.bound in cloth.THE HOME BOOK; OR, YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER’S ASSISTANT.Forming a Complete System ofDomestic Economy, and Household Accounts. With Estimates of Expenditure, &c. &c., in every Department of Housekeeping. Founded on Forty-five years personal experience. By aLady. 12mo., price 5s.boards.THE HOME ACCOUNT-BOOK; OR, HOUSEKEEPER’S REGISTER OF FAMILY EXPENSES.Arranged upon the improved system recommended in “The Home Book;” and exhibiting the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Expenditure for every article of Domestic consumption. For the use of either large or small Families. By theAuthorof “The Home Book.” Post 4to., half bound, price 4s.6d.“These two useful little volumes form the most complete system of Domestic Management for the guidance of the young Housekeeper that has ever appeared. Of the Home Book we cannot speak too highly.”—Gentleman’s Magazine.“Incomparably the best arranged work of its class that we have seen.”—La Belle Assemblée.THE WINE-MERCHANT’S MANUAL.A Treatiseon theFining,PreparationofFining, andGeneral ManagementofWines, being the result of Forty years’ Practical Experience in the treatment of the different wines consumed in this country. ByT. Smeed. Foolscap 8vo., price 4s.cloth.“The very useful production of a long-experienced and practical man; well worth the attention of the wine-merchant and cooper.”—Literary Gazette.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE WOOLLEN TRADE.From the earliest Records to the present Period, comprising the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures, and the Natural and Commercial History of Sheep, with the various Breeds and Modes of Management in different Countries. ByJames Bischoff, Esq. In two large volumes, 8vo., illustrated with Plates, price 1l.6s.cloth.“Mr. Bischoff’s work will be found valuable to all persons interested in the subject.”—Athenæum.“Mr. Bischoff has in these volumes collected a vast mass of curious and valuable information, acceptable to readers of varied tastes, even though quite unconnected with manufactures and trade. We recommend every reader to peruse attentively this meritorious compilation.—We finally recommend these volumes of Mr. Bischoff’s to the careful consideration of all those interested in the subjects of which they treat.”—Times.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE IRON TRADETHROUGHOUT THE WORLD, from the earliest Records to the present Time. With an Appendix, containing Official Tables, and other public Documents. ByHarry Scrivenor, Esq., Blaenavon. In one vol. demy 8vo., price 15s.cloth.“Mr. Scrivenor’s History is written with elaborate research and anxious care, and goes into and exhausts the entire subject; it contains numerous facts full of interest to common readers.”—Tait’s Magazine.THE BRITISH MERCHANT’S ASSISTANT.Containing:—Part I. Tables of Simple Interest at 3, 3–1/2, 4, 4–1/2, and 5 per cent.—Part II. Tables showing the Interest on Exchequer Bills at 1–1/2d., 1–3/4d., 2d., 2–1/4d., 2–1/2d., 3d., 3–1/4d., and 3–1/2d.per cent. per diem.—Part III. Tables for Ascertaining the Value of every description of English and Foreign Stock. Also the Amount of Brokerage, Commission, Freight, Marine, and other Insurance, at every rate per cent., &c. &c. &c. ByG. Green. Royal 8vo., price 1l.11s.6d.cloth. Each of the above Three Parts is sold separately.ASSURANCES UPON LIVES,A Familiar Explanation of theNature,Advantages, andImportancearising therefrom, and the various Purposes to which they may be usefully applied: including also a particular Account of the routine required for Effecting a Policy; and of the different systems of Life Assurance now in use, the Principles, Terms, and Tables of Seventy London Assurance Offices, &c. ByLewis Pocock, F.S.A. In post 8vo., price 7s.cloth.“There are no technicalities in Mr. Pocock’s work to prevent its being useful to all; and those, therefore, who are likely to have recourse to Life Insurance will do wisely in consulting this familiar explanation of its nature and advantages.”—Globe.AN INQUIRY INTO THE CAUSES AND MODES OF THE WEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS;Or,The Principles of Trade and Speculation Explained.ByThomas Corbet, Esq. Post 8vo., price 6s.cloth.“Mr. Corbet deserves our best thanks for laying down so clearly and methodically his ideas on a subject of such vast importance.”—New Monthly Magazine.OUTLINES OF NAVAL ROUTINE;Being a Concise and Complete Manual in Fitting, Re-fitting, Quartering, Stationing, Making and Shortening Sail, Heaving down, Rigging Shears, and, in short, performing all the ordinary duties of a Man-of-War, according to the best practice. By LieutenantAlexander D. Fordyce, R.N. In royal 8vo., price 10s.6d.boards.ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND INSTITUTIONS OF OFFA, KING OF MERCIA,A. D. 755–794. By the Rev.Henry Mackenzie, M.A. In 8vo., price 3s.6d.in cloth, gilt leaves.“A very scholarly composition, displaying much research and information respecting the Anglo-Saxon institutions.”—Spectator.THE OBLIGATIONS OF LITERATURE TO THE MOTHERS OF ENGLAND.Prize Essay, 1840. ByCaroline A. Halsted. In one vol. post 8vo., price 5s.neatly bound in cloth.“The object of the writer has been to show the services rendered by the mothers of England to religion and the state, and to science and learning generally; and the examples adduced display considerable knowledge and research, and are always happily selected and placed in the most attractive point of view.”—Britannia.THE LIFE OF MARGARET BEAUFORT,Countess of Richmond and Derby, and Mother of King Henry the Seventh, Foundress of Christ’s and of St. John’s College, Oxford; Being the Historical Memoir for which the Honorary Premium was awarded by the Directors of the Gresham Commemoration, Crosby Hall. ByCaroline A. Halsted, Author of “Investigation,” &c. In one vol. demy 8vo., with a Portrait, price 12s.“This work cannot fail of success. The subject is deeply interesting, and has been hitherto almost unexplored. The style is chaste and correct, and it has high claims to popularity wide and permanent. On many topics the authoress has accumulated some valuable historical details from sources which have not hitherto been consulted, and has thus compiled a work which, if not entitled to rank amongst the ‘curiosities of literature,’ is at least one of the most interesting and instructive books of the season.”—Atlas.THE LAST OF THE PLANTAGENETS:An Historical Narrative, illustrating some of the Public Events and Domestic and Ecclesiastical Manners of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries. Third Edition. In one vol. fcap. 8vo., price 7s.6d.cloth boards.“This is a work that must make its way into a permanent place in our literature. The quaintness of its language, the touching simplicity of its descriptions and dialogues, and the reverential spirit of love which breathes through it, will insure it a welcome reception amongst all readers of refined taste and discernment.”—Atlas.ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA.A Selection, inProseandVersefromAnglo-Saxon Authorsof various Ages; with aGlossary. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. A New Edition, corrected and revised. Post 8vo., price 12s.cloth.THE ANGLO-SAXON VERSION OF THE STORY OF APPOLLONIUS OF TYRE,Upon which is founded the Play of “Pericles,” attributed to Shakspeare; from a MS. in the Library of Christ Church College, Cambridge. With a Literal Translation, &c. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. Post 8vo., price 6s.A GRAMMAR OF THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE,With aPraxis. ByErasmus Rask, Professor of Literary History in, and Librarian to, the University of Copenhagen, &c. &c. A New Edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Translated from the Danish, byB. Thorpe, Honorary Member of the Icelandic Literary Society of Copenhagen. 8vo., price 12s.
MISCELLANEOUS.A NEW SPIRIT OF THE AGE.Containing Critical Essays, and Biographical Sketches of Literary and other Eminent Characters of the Present Time. Edited byR. H. Horne, Esq., Author of “Orion,” “Gregory the Seventh,” &c. &c. These volumes are illustrated with Engravings on steel, from new and original Portraits ofDickens,Tennyson,Carlyle,Wordsworth,Talfourd,Browning,Southwood Smith, and MissMartineau. Second Edition, Revised by the Editor, with “Introductory Comments.” In 2 vols. post 8vo., price 24s.cloth.“In the biographical sketches, the Editor has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience.”—Editor’s Preface.“We have two volumes of clever and subtile dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very animated and pleasant style. The author will at least gain the praise of versatility of talent, and of a quick and generous appreciation of contemporary merit, as well as (what his publisher will think quite as much to the purpose) have the satisfaction of having produced a book that people will be inclined, as the phrase is, ‘to run after.’”—Morning Herald, March 25, 1844.“As we have said before, Mr. Horne’s admirations appear to us to be well placed and his sympathies generous and noble.”—Morning Chronicle.OUR ACTRESSES;Or, GLANCES AT STAGE FAVOURITES,PastandPresent. By Mrs.C. Baron Wilson, Authoress of the “Life of the Duchess of St. Albans,” “Memoirs of Monk Lewis,” &c. &c. In 2 vols. post 8vo., illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel, from new and original Portraits, price 24s.cloth.“Handsome volumes, adorned with several portraits, and the biographies are full of amusing anecdotes.”—Atlas.“So attractive are the stage and its denizens that considerable amusement will derived from the perusal of these pages.”—Literary Gazette.CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES: TALES, SKETCHES, AND CHARACTERS.WithBeauties of the Modern Drama, in Four Specimens. ByJohn Poole, Esq., Author of “Paul Pry,” &c. &c. In one vol. post 8vo. price 10s.6d.cloth, with a Portrait of the Author.“A capital book for the season.”—Britannia.CROSBY PLACE,Described in aLectureon itsAntiquitiesandReminiscences, delivered in the Great Hall, on the Evening of Friday, August 5th, 1842. By the Rev.Charles Mackenzie, A.M., Vicar of St. Helen’s, Bishopsgate, and Head Master of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, St. Olave’s, Southwark. Price 2s.6d.bound in cloth.THE HOME BOOK; OR, YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER’S ASSISTANT.Forming a Complete System ofDomestic Economy, and Household Accounts. With Estimates of Expenditure, &c. &c., in every Department of Housekeeping. Founded on Forty-five years personal experience. By aLady. 12mo., price 5s.boards.THE HOME ACCOUNT-BOOK; OR, HOUSEKEEPER’S REGISTER OF FAMILY EXPENSES.Arranged upon the improved system recommended in “The Home Book;” and exhibiting the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Expenditure for every article of Domestic consumption. For the use of either large or small Families. By theAuthorof “The Home Book.” Post 4to., half bound, price 4s.6d.“These two useful little volumes form the most complete system of Domestic Management for the guidance of the young Housekeeper that has ever appeared. Of the Home Book we cannot speak too highly.”—Gentleman’s Magazine.“Incomparably the best arranged work of its class that we have seen.”—La Belle Assemblée.THE WINE-MERCHANT’S MANUAL.A Treatiseon theFining,PreparationofFining, andGeneral ManagementofWines, being the result of Forty years’ Practical Experience in the treatment of the different wines consumed in this country. ByT. Smeed. Foolscap 8vo., price 4s.cloth.“The very useful production of a long-experienced and practical man; well worth the attention of the wine-merchant and cooper.”—Literary Gazette.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE WOOLLEN TRADE.From the earliest Records to the present Period, comprising the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures, and the Natural and Commercial History of Sheep, with the various Breeds and Modes of Management in different Countries. ByJames Bischoff, Esq. In two large volumes, 8vo., illustrated with Plates, price 1l.6s.cloth.“Mr. Bischoff’s work will be found valuable to all persons interested in the subject.”—Athenæum.“Mr. Bischoff has in these volumes collected a vast mass of curious and valuable information, acceptable to readers of varied tastes, even though quite unconnected with manufactures and trade. We recommend every reader to peruse attentively this meritorious compilation.—We finally recommend these volumes of Mr. Bischoff’s to the careful consideration of all those interested in the subjects of which they treat.”—Times.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE IRON TRADETHROUGHOUT THE WORLD, from the earliest Records to the present Time. With an Appendix, containing Official Tables, and other public Documents. ByHarry Scrivenor, Esq., Blaenavon. In one vol. demy 8vo., price 15s.cloth.“Mr. Scrivenor’s History is written with elaborate research and anxious care, and goes into and exhausts the entire subject; it contains numerous facts full of interest to common readers.”—Tait’s Magazine.THE BRITISH MERCHANT’S ASSISTANT.Containing:—Part I. Tables of Simple Interest at 3, 3–1/2, 4, 4–1/2, and 5 per cent.—Part II. Tables showing the Interest on Exchequer Bills at 1–1/2d., 1–3/4d., 2d., 2–1/4d., 2–1/2d., 3d., 3–1/4d., and 3–1/2d.per cent. per diem.—Part III. Tables for Ascertaining the Value of every description of English and Foreign Stock. Also the Amount of Brokerage, Commission, Freight, Marine, and other Insurance, at every rate per cent., &c. &c. &c. ByG. Green. Royal 8vo., price 1l.11s.6d.cloth. Each of the above Three Parts is sold separately.ASSURANCES UPON LIVES,A Familiar Explanation of theNature,Advantages, andImportancearising therefrom, and the various Purposes to which they may be usefully applied: including also a particular Account of the routine required for Effecting a Policy; and of the different systems of Life Assurance now in use, the Principles, Terms, and Tables of Seventy London Assurance Offices, &c. ByLewis Pocock, F.S.A. In post 8vo., price 7s.cloth.“There are no technicalities in Mr. Pocock’s work to prevent its being useful to all; and those, therefore, who are likely to have recourse to Life Insurance will do wisely in consulting this familiar explanation of its nature and advantages.”—Globe.AN INQUIRY INTO THE CAUSES AND MODES OF THE WEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS;Or,The Principles of Trade and Speculation Explained.ByThomas Corbet, Esq. Post 8vo., price 6s.cloth.“Mr. Corbet deserves our best thanks for laying down so clearly and methodically his ideas on a subject of such vast importance.”—New Monthly Magazine.OUTLINES OF NAVAL ROUTINE;Being a Concise and Complete Manual in Fitting, Re-fitting, Quartering, Stationing, Making and Shortening Sail, Heaving down, Rigging Shears, and, in short, performing all the ordinary duties of a Man-of-War, according to the best practice. By LieutenantAlexander D. Fordyce, R.N. In royal 8vo., price 10s.6d.boards.ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND INSTITUTIONS OF OFFA, KING OF MERCIA,A. D. 755–794. By the Rev.Henry Mackenzie, M.A. In 8vo., price 3s.6d.in cloth, gilt leaves.“A very scholarly composition, displaying much research and information respecting the Anglo-Saxon institutions.”—Spectator.THE OBLIGATIONS OF LITERATURE TO THE MOTHERS OF ENGLAND.Prize Essay, 1840. ByCaroline A. Halsted. In one vol. post 8vo., price 5s.neatly bound in cloth.“The object of the writer has been to show the services rendered by the mothers of England to religion and the state, and to science and learning generally; and the examples adduced display considerable knowledge and research, and are always happily selected and placed in the most attractive point of view.”—Britannia.THE LIFE OF MARGARET BEAUFORT,Countess of Richmond and Derby, and Mother of King Henry the Seventh, Foundress of Christ’s and of St. John’s College, Oxford; Being the Historical Memoir for which the Honorary Premium was awarded by the Directors of the Gresham Commemoration, Crosby Hall. ByCaroline A. Halsted, Author of “Investigation,” &c. In one vol. demy 8vo., with a Portrait, price 12s.“This work cannot fail of success. The subject is deeply interesting, and has been hitherto almost unexplored. The style is chaste and correct, and it has high claims to popularity wide and permanent. On many topics the authoress has accumulated some valuable historical details from sources which have not hitherto been consulted, and has thus compiled a work which, if not entitled to rank amongst the ‘curiosities of literature,’ is at least one of the most interesting and instructive books of the season.”—Atlas.THE LAST OF THE PLANTAGENETS:An Historical Narrative, illustrating some of the Public Events and Domestic and Ecclesiastical Manners of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries. Third Edition. In one vol. fcap. 8vo., price 7s.6d.cloth boards.“This is a work that must make its way into a permanent place in our literature. The quaintness of its language, the touching simplicity of its descriptions and dialogues, and the reverential spirit of love which breathes through it, will insure it a welcome reception amongst all readers of refined taste and discernment.”—Atlas.ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA.A Selection, inProseandVersefromAnglo-Saxon Authorsof various Ages; with aGlossary. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. A New Edition, corrected and revised. Post 8vo., price 12s.cloth.THE ANGLO-SAXON VERSION OF THE STORY OF APPOLLONIUS OF TYRE,Upon which is founded the Play of “Pericles,” attributed to Shakspeare; from a MS. in the Library of Christ Church College, Cambridge. With a Literal Translation, &c. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. Post 8vo., price 6s.A GRAMMAR OF THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE,With aPraxis. ByErasmus Rask, Professor of Literary History in, and Librarian to, the University of Copenhagen, &c. &c. A New Edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Translated from the Danish, byB. Thorpe, Honorary Member of the Icelandic Literary Society of Copenhagen. 8vo., price 12s.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A NEW SPIRIT OF THE AGE.Containing Critical Essays, and Biographical Sketches of Literary and other Eminent Characters of the Present Time. Edited byR. H. Horne, Esq., Author of “Orion,” “Gregory the Seventh,” &c. &c. These volumes are illustrated with Engravings on steel, from new and original Portraits ofDickens,Tennyson,Carlyle,Wordsworth,Talfourd,Browning,Southwood Smith, and MissMartineau. Second Edition, Revised by the Editor, with “Introductory Comments.” In 2 vols. post 8vo., price 24s.cloth.“In the biographical sketches, the Editor has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience.”—Editor’s Preface.“We have two volumes of clever and subtile dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very animated and pleasant style. The author will at least gain the praise of versatility of talent, and of a quick and generous appreciation of contemporary merit, as well as (what his publisher will think quite as much to the purpose) have the satisfaction of having produced a book that people will be inclined, as the phrase is, ‘to run after.’”—Morning Herald, March 25, 1844.“As we have said before, Mr. Horne’s admirations appear to us to be well placed and his sympathies generous and noble.”—Morning Chronicle.OUR ACTRESSES;Or, GLANCES AT STAGE FAVOURITES,PastandPresent. By Mrs.C. Baron Wilson, Authoress of the “Life of the Duchess of St. Albans,” “Memoirs of Monk Lewis,” &c. &c. In 2 vols. post 8vo., illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel, from new and original Portraits, price 24s.cloth.“Handsome volumes, adorned with several portraits, and the biographies are full of amusing anecdotes.”—Atlas.“So attractive are the stage and its denizens that considerable amusement will derived from the perusal of these pages.”—Literary Gazette.CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES: TALES, SKETCHES, AND CHARACTERS.WithBeauties of the Modern Drama, in Four Specimens. ByJohn Poole, Esq., Author of “Paul Pry,” &c. &c. In one vol. post 8vo. price 10s.6d.cloth, with a Portrait of the Author.“A capital book for the season.”—Britannia.CROSBY PLACE,Described in aLectureon itsAntiquitiesandReminiscences, delivered in the Great Hall, on the Evening of Friday, August 5th, 1842. By the Rev.Charles Mackenzie, A.M., Vicar of St. Helen’s, Bishopsgate, and Head Master of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, St. Olave’s, Southwark. Price 2s.6d.bound in cloth.THE HOME BOOK; OR, YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER’S ASSISTANT.Forming a Complete System ofDomestic Economy, and Household Accounts. With Estimates of Expenditure, &c. &c., in every Department of Housekeeping. Founded on Forty-five years personal experience. By aLady. 12mo., price 5s.boards.THE HOME ACCOUNT-BOOK; OR, HOUSEKEEPER’S REGISTER OF FAMILY EXPENSES.Arranged upon the improved system recommended in “The Home Book;” and exhibiting the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Expenditure for every article of Domestic consumption. For the use of either large or small Families. By theAuthorof “The Home Book.” Post 4to., half bound, price 4s.6d.“These two useful little volumes form the most complete system of Domestic Management for the guidance of the young Housekeeper that has ever appeared. Of the Home Book we cannot speak too highly.”—Gentleman’s Magazine.“Incomparably the best arranged work of its class that we have seen.”—La Belle Assemblée.THE WINE-MERCHANT’S MANUAL.A Treatiseon theFining,PreparationofFining, andGeneral ManagementofWines, being the result of Forty years’ Practical Experience in the treatment of the different wines consumed in this country. ByT. Smeed. Foolscap 8vo., price 4s.cloth.“The very useful production of a long-experienced and practical man; well worth the attention of the wine-merchant and cooper.”—Literary Gazette.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE WOOLLEN TRADE.From the earliest Records to the present Period, comprising the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures, and the Natural and Commercial History of Sheep, with the various Breeds and Modes of Management in different Countries. ByJames Bischoff, Esq. In two large volumes, 8vo., illustrated with Plates, price 1l.6s.cloth.“Mr. Bischoff’s work will be found valuable to all persons interested in the subject.”—Athenæum.“Mr. Bischoff has in these volumes collected a vast mass of curious and valuable information, acceptable to readers of varied tastes, even though quite unconnected with manufactures and trade. We recommend every reader to peruse attentively this meritorious compilation.—We finally recommend these volumes of Mr. Bischoff’s to the careful consideration of all those interested in the subjects of which they treat.”—Times.A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE IRON TRADETHROUGHOUT THE WORLD, from the earliest Records to the present Time. With an Appendix, containing Official Tables, and other public Documents. ByHarry Scrivenor, Esq., Blaenavon. In one vol. demy 8vo., price 15s.cloth.“Mr. Scrivenor’s History is written with elaborate research and anxious care, and goes into and exhausts the entire subject; it contains numerous facts full of interest to common readers.”—Tait’s Magazine.THE BRITISH MERCHANT’S ASSISTANT.Containing:—Part I. Tables of Simple Interest at 3, 3–1/2, 4, 4–1/2, and 5 per cent.—Part II. Tables showing the Interest on Exchequer Bills at 1–1/2d., 1–3/4d., 2d., 2–1/4d., 2–1/2d., 3d., 3–1/4d., and 3–1/2d.per cent. per diem.—Part III. Tables for Ascertaining the Value of every description of English and Foreign Stock. Also the Amount of Brokerage, Commission, Freight, Marine, and other Insurance, at every rate per cent., &c. &c. &c. ByG. Green. Royal 8vo., price 1l.11s.6d.cloth. Each of the above Three Parts is sold separately.ASSURANCES UPON LIVES,A Familiar Explanation of theNature,Advantages, andImportancearising therefrom, and the various Purposes to which they may be usefully applied: including also a particular Account of the routine required for Effecting a Policy; and of the different systems of Life Assurance now in use, the Principles, Terms, and Tables of Seventy London Assurance Offices, &c. ByLewis Pocock, F.S.A. In post 8vo., price 7s.cloth.“There are no technicalities in Mr. Pocock’s work to prevent its being useful to all; and those, therefore, who are likely to have recourse to Life Insurance will do wisely in consulting this familiar explanation of its nature and advantages.”—Globe.AN INQUIRY INTO THE CAUSES AND MODES OF THE WEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS;Or,The Principles of Trade and Speculation Explained.ByThomas Corbet, Esq. Post 8vo., price 6s.cloth.“Mr. Corbet deserves our best thanks for laying down so clearly and methodically his ideas on a subject of such vast importance.”—New Monthly Magazine.OUTLINES OF NAVAL ROUTINE;Being a Concise and Complete Manual in Fitting, Re-fitting, Quartering, Stationing, Making and Shortening Sail, Heaving down, Rigging Shears, and, in short, performing all the ordinary duties of a Man-of-War, according to the best practice. By LieutenantAlexander D. Fordyce, R.N. In royal 8vo., price 10s.6d.boards.ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND INSTITUTIONS OF OFFA, KING OF MERCIA,A. D. 755–794. By the Rev.Henry Mackenzie, M.A. In 8vo., price 3s.6d.in cloth, gilt leaves.“A very scholarly composition, displaying much research and information respecting the Anglo-Saxon institutions.”—Spectator.THE OBLIGATIONS OF LITERATURE TO THE MOTHERS OF ENGLAND.Prize Essay, 1840. ByCaroline A. Halsted. In one vol. post 8vo., price 5s.neatly bound in cloth.“The object of the writer has been to show the services rendered by the mothers of England to religion and the state, and to science and learning generally; and the examples adduced display considerable knowledge and research, and are always happily selected and placed in the most attractive point of view.”—Britannia.THE LIFE OF MARGARET BEAUFORT,Countess of Richmond and Derby, and Mother of King Henry the Seventh, Foundress of Christ’s and of St. John’s College, Oxford; Being the Historical Memoir for which the Honorary Premium was awarded by the Directors of the Gresham Commemoration, Crosby Hall. ByCaroline A. Halsted, Author of “Investigation,” &c. In one vol. demy 8vo., with a Portrait, price 12s.“This work cannot fail of success. The subject is deeply interesting, and has been hitherto almost unexplored. The style is chaste and correct, and it has high claims to popularity wide and permanent. On many topics the authoress has accumulated some valuable historical details from sources which have not hitherto been consulted, and has thus compiled a work which, if not entitled to rank amongst the ‘curiosities of literature,’ is at least one of the most interesting and instructive books of the season.”—Atlas.THE LAST OF THE PLANTAGENETS:An Historical Narrative, illustrating some of the Public Events and Domestic and Ecclesiastical Manners of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries. Third Edition. In one vol. fcap. 8vo., price 7s.6d.cloth boards.“This is a work that must make its way into a permanent place in our literature. The quaintness of its language, the touching simplicity of its descriptions and dialogues, and the reverential spirit of love which breathes through it, will insure it a welcome reception amongst all readers of refined taste and discernment.”—Atlas.ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA.A Selection, inProseandVersefromAnglo-Saxon Authorsof various Ages; with aGlossary. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. A New Edition, corrected and revised. Post 8vo., price 12s.cloth.THE ANGLO-SAXON VERSION OF THE STORY OF APPOLLONIUS OF TYRE,Upon which is founded the Play of “Pericles,” attributed to Shakspeare; from a MS. in the Library of Christ Church College, Cambridge. With a Literal Translation, &c. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. Post 8vo., price 6s.A GRAMMAR OF THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE,With aPraxis. ByErasmus Rask, Professor of Literary History in, and Librarian to, the University of Copenhagen, &c. &c. A New Edition, enlarged and improved by the Author. Translated from the Danish, byB. Thorpe, Honorary Member of the Icelandic Literary Society of Copenhagen. 8vo., price 12s.
A NEW SPIRIT OF THE AGE.
Containing Critical Essays, and Biographical Sketches of Literary and other Eminent Characters of the Present Time. Edited byR. H. Horne, Esq., Author of “Orion,” “Gregory the Seventh,” &c. &c. These volumes are illustrated with Engravings on steel, from new and original Portraits ofDickens,Tennyson,Carlyle,Wordsworth,Talfourd,Browning,Southwood Smith, and MissMartineau. Second Edition, Revised by the Editor, with “Introductory Comments.” In 2 vols. post 8vo., price 24s.cloth.
“In the biographical sketches, the Editor has carefully excluded all disagreeable personalities and all unwarrantable anecdotes. The criticisms are entirely upon abstract grounds. He may be often wrong, but it is with a clear conscience.”—Editor’s Preface.
“We have two volumes of clever and subtile dissertation on the merits of almost every living writer of any pretension, written in a very animated and pleasant style. The author will at least gain the praise of versatility of talent, and of a quick and generous appreciation of contemporary merit, as well as (what his publisher will think quite as much to the purpose) have the satisfaction of having produced a book that people will be inclined, as the phrase is, ‘to run after.’”—Morning Herald, March 25, 1844.
“As we have said before, Mr. Horne’s admirations appear to us to be well placed and his sympathies generous and noble.”—Morning Chronicle.
OUR ACTRESSES;
Or, GLANCES AT STAGE FAVOURITES,PastandPresent. By Mrs.C. Baron Wilson, Authoress of the “Life of the Duchess of St. Albans,” “Memoirs of Monk Lewis,” &c. &c. In 2 vols. post 8vo., illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel, from new and original Portraits, price 24s.cloth.
“Handsome volumes, adorned with several portraits, and the biographies are full of amusing anecdotes.”—Atlas.
“So attractive are the stage and its denizens that considerable amusement will derived from the perusal of these pages.”—Literary Gazette.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES: TALES, SKETCHES, AND CHARACTERS.
WithBeauties of the Modern Drama, in Four Specimens. ByJohn Poole, Esq., Author of “Paul Pry,” &c. &c. In one vol. post 8vo. price 10s.6d.cloth, with a Portrait of the Author.
“A capital book for the season.”—Britannia.
CROSBY PLACE,
Described in aLectureon itsAntiquitiesandReminiscences, delivered in the Great Hall, on the Evening of Friday, August 5th, 1842. By the Rev.Charles Mackenzie, A.M., Vicar of St. Helen’s, Bishopsgate, and Head Master of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, St. Olave’s, Southwark. Price 2s.6d.bound in cloth.
THE HOME BOOK; OR, YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER’S ASSISTANT.
Forming a Complete System ofDomestic Economy, and Household Accounts. With Estimates of Expenditure, &c. &c., in every Department of Housekeeping. Founded on Forty-five years personal experience. By aLady. 12mo., price 5s.boards.
THE HOME ACCOUNT-BOOK; OR, HOUSEKEEPER’S REGISTER OF FAMILY EXPENSES.
Arranged upon the improved system recommended in “The Home Book;” and exhibiting the Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Expenditure for every article of Domestic consumption. For the use of either large or small Families. By theAuthorof “The Home Book.” Post 4to., half bound, price 4s.6d.
“These two useful little volumes form the most complete system of Domestic Management for the guidance of the young Housekeeper that has ever appeared. Of the Home Book we cannot speak too highly.”—Gentleman’s Magazine.
“Incomparably the best arranged work of its class that we have seen.”—La Belle Assemblée.
THE WINE-MERCHANT’S MANUAL.
A Treatiseon theFining,PreparationofFining, andGeneral ManagementofWines, being the result of Forty years’ Practical Experience in the treatment of the different wines consumed in this country. ByT. Smeed. Foolscap 8vo., price 4s.cloth.
“The very useful production of a long-experienced and practical man; well worth the attention of the wine-merchant and cooper.”—Literary Gazette.
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE WOOLLEN TRADE.
From the earliest Records to the present Period, comprising the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures, and the Natural and Commercial History of Sheep, with the various Breeds and Modes of Management in different Countries. ByJames Bischoff, Esq. In two large volumes, 8vo., illustrated with Plates, price 1l.6s.cloth.
“Mr. Bischoff’s work will be found valuable to all persons interested in the subject.”—Athenæum.
“Mr. Bischoff has in these volumes collected a vast mass of curious and valuable information, acceptable to readers of varied tastes, even though quite unconnected with manufactures and trade. We recommend every reader to peruse attentively this meritorious compilation.—We finally recommend these volumes of Mr. Bischoff’s to the careful consideration of all those interested in the subjects of which they treat.”—Times.
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE IRON TRADE
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, from the earliest Records to the present Time. With an Appendix, containing Official Tables, and other public Documents. ByHarry Scrivenor, Esq., Blaenavon. In one vol. demy 8vo., price 15s.cloth.
“Mr. Scrivenor’s History is written with elaborate research and anxious care, and goes into and exhausts the entire subject; it contains numerous facts full of interest to common readers.”—Tait’s Magazine.
THE BRITISH MERCHANT’S ASSISTANT.
Containing:—Part I. Tables of Simple Interest at 3, 3–1/2, 4, 4–1/2, and 5 per cent.—Part II. Tables showing the Interest on Exchequer Bills at 1–1/2d., 1–3/4d., 2d., 2–1/4d., 2–1/2d., 3d., 3–1/4d., and 3–1/2d.per cent. per diem.—Part III. Tables for Ascertaining the Value of every description of English and Foreign Stock. Also the Amount of Brokerage, Commission, Freight, Marine, and other Insurance, at every rate per cent., &c. &c. &c. ByG. Green. Royal 8vo., price 1l.11s.6d.cloth. Each of the above Three Parts is sold separately.
ASSURANCES UPON LIVES,
A Familiar Explanation of theNature,Advantages, andImportancearising therefrom, and the various Purposes to which they may be usefully applied: including also a particular Account of the routine required for Effecting a Policy; and of the different systems of Life Assurance now in use, the Principles, Terms, and Tables of Seventy London Assurance Offices, &c. ByLewis Pocock, F.S.A. In post 8vo., price 7s.cloth.
“There are no technicalities in Mr. Pocock’s work to prevent its being useful to all; and those, therefore, who are likely to have recourse to Life Insurance will do wisely in consulting this familiar explanation of its nature and advantages.”—Globe.
AN INQUIRY INTO THE CAUSES AND MODES OF THE WEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS;
Or,The Principles of Trade and Speculation Explained.ByThomas Corbet, Esq. Post 8vo., price 6s.cloth.
“Mr. Corbet deserves our best thanks for laying down so clearly and methodically his ideas on a subject of such vast importance.”—New Monthly Magazine.
OUTLINES OF NAVAL ROUTINE;
Being a Concise and Complete Manual in Fitting, Re-fitting, Quartering, Stationing, Making and Shortening Sail, Heaving down, Rigging Shears, and, in short, performing all the ordinary duties of a Man-of-War, according to the best practice. By LieutenantAlexander D. Fordyce, R.N. In royal 8vo., price 10s.6d.boards.
ESSAY ON THE LIFE AND INSTITUTIONS OF OFFA, KING OF MERCIA,
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THE OBLIGATIONS OF LITERATURE TO THE MOTHERS OF ENGLAND.
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THE LIFE OF MARGARET BEAUFORT,
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THE LAST OF THE PLANTAGENETS:
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ANGLO-SAXON LITERATURE.
ANALECTA ANGLO-SAXONICA.
A Selection, inProseandVersefromAnglo-Saxon Authorsof various Ages; with aGlossary. ByBenjamin Thorpe, F.S.A. A New Edition, corrected and revised. Post 8vo., price 12s.cloth.
THE ANGLO-SAXON VERSION OF THE STORY OF APPOLLONIUS OF TYRE,
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A GRAMMAR OF THE ANGLO-SAXON TONGUE,
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