The established character of Bishop Burnet’s History of the Reformation as a standard work, and most valuable historical authority, render it unnecessary to enter into any analysis of its merits, further than briefly to state the advantages of this edition over all others.Often as this celebrated History of the Reformation of the Church of England has been printed and published, often as it has been read, and continually as it has been referred to by successive writers, interested in the important subject of which it treats; yet one thing seems to have been constantly overlooked, namely, the necessity of a distinct Preface to point out, and to explain to readers in general, the particular character of the publication.It is a work of too great magnitude to be repeatedly read through, and though its eminence as an historical work, must always be such as to render it imperatively necessary for certain writers to consult its pages, yet in every reprint of it, it should be contemplated by the publisher not merely as a book of reference, but as one to be read like other books of history regularly from the beginning to the end, not by professed scholars only, or by persons already versed in history, civil or ecclesiastical, but by such as may be only beginning their historical inquiries and researches—young readers and mere students.Scarcely any other book of equal importance, perhaps, stands so much in need of preliminary explanations as this great work of the celebrated writer whose name it bears. And it most often, we should think, have been a matter of just surprise to the readers of this history, that, in the editions hitherto published, the errors in the first and second volumes have been reprinted, which the author himself noticed at the end of the third volume. In the present edition the text will be found corrected as it should be, and many explanatory notes added throughout the work.
The established character of Bishop Burnet’s History of the Reformation as a standard work, and most valuable historical authority, render it unnecessary to enter into any analysis of its merits, further than briefly to state the advantages of this edition over all others.
Often as this celebrated History of the Reformation of the Church of England has been printed and published, often as it has been read, and continually as it has been referred to by successive writers, interested in the important subject of which it treats; yet one thing seems to have been constantly overlooked, namely, the necessity of a distinct Preface to point out, and to explain to readers in general, the particular character of the publication.
It is a work of too great magnitude to be repeatedly read through, and though its eminence as an historical work, must always be such as to render it imperatively necessary for certain writers to consult its pages, yet in every reprint of it, it should be contemplated by the publisher not merely as a book of reference, but as one to be read like other books of history regularly from the beginning to the end, not by professed scholars only, or by persons already versed in history, civil or ecclesiastical, but by such as may be only beginning their historical inquiries and researches—young readers and mere students.
Scarcely any other book of equal importance, perhaps, stands so much in need of preliminary explanations as this great work of the celebrated writer whose name it bears. And it most often, we should think, have been a matter of just surprise to the readers of this history, that, in the editions hitherto published, the errors in the first and second volumes have been reprinted, which the author himself noticed at the end of the third volume. In the present edition the text will be found corrected as it should be, and many explanatory notes added throughout the work.
“The extract above from the editor’s preface defines the peculiar merits of this splendid work, which is at once the cheapest and the most elegant edition which we have ever seen, of this well known and invaluable history. We were fed on the old folio edition of Burnet in the days of our childhood, and the impressions which its facts and itsillustrationsthen made on the mind, have never been effaced, but have had their full share in making us thoroughly Protestant, and aggressive enemies of the church of Rome. We are therefore most heartily rejoiced to see that Appleton & Co. have issued this standard work in four elegant volumes, at only two dollars a volume; and when we look at its numerous and fine engravings of many distinguished reformers, and its more than two thousand pages of reading matter on handsome paper in elegant type, we cannot doubt that thousands of our readers will wish to introduce it into their families without delay.”—N. Y. Observer.
GUIZOT’S HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION.
General History of Civilization in Europe, from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Translated from the French of M. Guizot, Professor of History to la Faculté des Lettres of Paris, and Minister of Public Instruction. Third American edition, with Explanatory Notes, (adapted for the use of Colleges and High Schools,) by C. S. Henry, D.D., Professor of Philosophy and History in the University of the city of New-York. One handsomely printed vol., 12mo. $1 00.
CARLYLE ON HISTORY AND HEROES.
On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History. Six Lectures, reported with Emendations and Additions. By Thomas Carlyle, Author of the French Revolution, Sartor Resartus, &c. Elegantly printed in one vol 12mo. Second edition. $1 00.
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SOCIETYIN THE BARBAROUS AND CIVILIZED STATE.
An Essay towards Discovering the Origin and Course of Human Improvement. By W. Cooke Taylor, LL.D., &c., of Trinity College, Dublin. Handsomely printed on fine paper. 2 vols. 12mo. $2 25.
THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
Edited by his son, John C. Hamilton. 2 vols. 8vo. $5 00.
“We cordially recommend the perusal and diligent study of these volumes, exhibiting as they do, much valuable matter relative to the Revolution, the establishment of the Federal Constitution, and other important events in the annals of our country.”—New-York Review.
MRS. AUSTIN’S GERMAN WRITERS.
Fragments from German Prose Writers, translated by Mrs. Austin. Illustrated with Bibliographical and Critical Notes. 1 vol. 12mo. Elegantly printed on fine white paper. $1 25.
A DICTIONARYOF ARTS, MANUFACTURES, AND MINES;
Containing a clear Exposition of their Principles and Practice. By Andrew Ure, M.D., F.R.S., &c. &c. Illustrated with 1241 Engravings, and containing upwards of 1400 closely printed pages. $5 00.
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COWPER’S COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS.
The Complete Poetical Works of Wm. Cowper, Esq., including the Hymns and Translations from Mad. Guion, Milton, &c., and Adam, a Sacred Drama, from the Italian of Battista Andreini, with a Memoir of the Author, by the Rev. Henry Stebbing, A.M. Two elegantly printed volumes, 400 pages each, 16mo. with beautiful frontispieces. $1 75.
This is the only complete American edition of the true Christian Poet.
BURNS’ COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS.
The complete Poetical Works of Robert Burns with Explanatory and Glossarial Notes, and a Life of the Author, by James Currie, M.D., uniform in style with Cowper. $1 25.
This is the most complete edition which has been published, and contains the whole of the poetry comprised in the edition lately edited by Cunningham, as well as some additional pieces; and such notes have been added as are calculated to illustrate the manners and customs of Scotland, so as to render the whole more intelligible to the English reader.
MILTON’S COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS.
The Complete Poetical Works of John Milton, with Explanatory Notes and a Life of the Author, by the Rev. Henry Stebbing, AM. Beautifully illustrated—uniform in style with Cowper, Burns, and Scott. $1 25.
The Latin and Italian Poems are included in this edition.
Mr. Stebbing’s notes will be found very useful in elucidating the learned allusions with which the text abounds, and they are also valuable for the correct appreciation with which the writer directs attention to the beauties of the Author.
SCOTT’S POETICAL WORKS.
The Poetical Works of Sir Walter Scott, Bart.—Containing Lay of the Last Minstrel, Marmion, Lady of the Lake, Don Roderick, Rokeby, Ballads, Lyrics, and Songs, with a Life of the Author, uniform with Cowper, Burns, &c. $1 25.
“Walter Scott is the most popular of all the poets of the present day and deservedly so. He describes that which is most easily and generally understood with more vivacity and effect than any other writer. His style is clear, flowing and transparent; his sentiments, of which his style is an easy and natural medium, are common to him with his readers.”
SOUTHEY’S POETICAL WORKS.
The complete Poetical Works of Robert Southey, Esq., LL.D. The ten volume London edition in one elegant royal 8vo. volume, with a fine portrait and vignette. $3 50.
☞ This edition, which the author has arranged and revised with the same care as if it were intended for posthumous publication, includes many pieces which either have never before been collected, or have hitherto remained unpublished.
Preliminary notices are affixed to the long poems,—the whole of the notes retained,—and such additional ones incorporated as the author, since the first publication, has seen occasion to insert.
Contents.
“At the age of sixty-three I have undertaken to collect and edit my poetical works, with the last corrections that I can expect to bestow upon them. They have obtained a reputation equal to my wishes.... Thus to collect and revise them is a duty which I owe to that part of the public by whom they have been auspiciously received, and to those who will take a lively concern in my good name when I shall have departed.”—Extract from Author’s Preface.
THE BOOK OF THE NAVY;
Comprising a general History of the American Marine, and particular accounts of all the most celebrated Naval Battles, from the Declaration of Independence to the present time, compiled from the best authorities. By John Frost, Professor of Belles Lettres in the High School of Philadelphia. With an Appendix, containing Naval Songs, Anecdotes, &c. Embellished with numerous original Engravings and Portraits of distinguished Naval Commanders. Complete in one handsome volume octavo. $1 50.
PICTORIAL LIFE OF NAPOLEON.
History of Napoleon Bonaparte, translated from the French of M. Laurent de L’Ardeche, with five hundred spirited illustrations, after designs by Horace Vernet, and twenty original portraits engraved in the best style. Complete in two handsome volumes, octavo, about 500 pages each. $4 00.
PICTORIAL ROBINSON CRUSOE.
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. By Daniel De Foe. With a Memoir of the Author, and an Essay on his Writings, illustrated with nearly 500 spirited Engravings, by the celebrated French artist Grandville, forming one elegant volume, octavo, of 500 pages. $1 75.
PICTORIAL VICAR OF WAKEFIELD.
The Vicar of Wakefield. By Oliver Goldsmith. Elegantly illustrated with 200 hundred Engravings, making a beautiful volume, octavo, of 350 pages. $1 25.
THE AMERICAN IN EGYPT;WITH RAMBLES THROUGHArabia-Petræa and the Holy Land, during the years 1839-40.
By James Ewing Cooley. Illustrated with numerous Steel Engravings, also Etchings and Designs by Johnston,—one handsome volume octavo, of 610 pages.
No other volume extant can give the reader so true a picture of what he would be likely to see and meet in Egypt. No other book is more practical and plain in its picture of precisely what the traveller himself will meet. Other writers have one account to give of their journey on paper, and another to relate in conversation. Mr. Cooley has but one story for the fireside circle and the printed page.—Brother Jonathan.
THE DAUGHTERS OF ENGLAND:
Their Position in Society, Character, and Responsibilities. By Mrs. Ellis, author of “The Women of England.” Complete in one handsome volume 12mo. 75 cents.
GEMS FROM TRAVELLERS.
Illustrative of various passages in the Holy Scriptures, with nearly 100 Engravings. Among the authorities quoted will be found the following distinguished names: Haimer, Laborde, Lane, Madden, Clarke, Pocoke, Chandler Malcom, Hartley, Russel, Jowitt, Carne, Shaw, Morier, Neibuhr, Bruce, Calmet, H. Belzoni, Lord Lindsay, &c. &c. 1 vol. 12mo. $1 00.
SPIRITUAL CHRISTIANITY.
Lectures on Spiritual Christianity. By Isaac Taylor, author of “Spiritual Despotism,” &c. &c. 1 vol. 12mo. $0 75.
NEW WORKS & NEW EDITIONS.
The undersigned have the pleasure of presenting to you a copy of their Catalogue of important Publications in the several departments of Literature. They would particularly direct your attention to that admirable series of devotional works byBishop Patrick,Bishop Wilson,Doctor Suttonand others, which have received the unqualified commendation of the Church. In a letter received fromBishop Whittingham, he says, “I had forgotten to express myvery great satisfactionat your commencement of a series of devotional works, lately re-published in Oxford and London.” Again,Bishop Doanesays of this, “I write to express my thanks to you for reprints of the Oxford books; first, for reprinting such books, and secondly, in such a style I sincerely hope you may be encouraged to go on, and give them all to us. You will dignify the art of printing, and you will do great service to the best interests of the country.” The undersigned also beg to refer to their beautiful edition of the Poetical Works ofSouthey, also to that excellent series of “Tales for the People and their Children,” byMary Howittand others, and to that extensive series of popular works for general reading, uniting an interesting style with soundness of Christian principle, such as the works ofArchbishop Magee,Guizot,John Angell James,Miss Sinclair,Rev. Robert Philip,Rev. Augustus Wm. Hare,Jno. Pye Smith,Frederick Augustus Schlegel,Isaac Taylor,Dr. W. C. Taylor,Rev. Dr. Sprague, &c. &c. They also publish those very popular Voyages and Travels byRev. H. Southgate, of the Episcopal Mission, andFitch W. Taylor, together with the Memoirs ofGeneral Alexander Hamiltonby his son; and will continue to publish standard and popular works, and trust to merit a continuance of public favour.
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SCHLEGEL’S PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY,
The Philosophy of History, in a course of Lectures delivered at Vienna, byFrederick Von Schlegel, translated from the German, with a Memoir of the author, byJ. B. Robertson. Handsomely printed on fine paper. 2 vols. 12mo.
“To do a mere reviewer’s justice to such a work would require many numbers of our journal. It is quite unnecessary to do more than direct attention to a production which, beyond all others, has contributed to exalt and purify modern science and literature—a work to which, in the eloquent words of a great man, ‘we owe the attempts at least to turn philosophy’s eye inward on the soul, and to compound the most sacred elements of its spiritual powers with the ingredients of human knowledge.’”—Literary Gazette.
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SOCIETY,IN THE BARBAROUS AND CIVILISED STATE.
An Essay towards discovering the Origin and Course of Human Improvement. ByW. Cooke Taylor, LL.D., &c., of Trinity College, Dublin. Handsomely printed on fine paper. 2 vols. 12 mo.
“A most able work, the design of which is to determine from an examination of the various forms in which society has been formed, what was the origin of civilization, and under what circumstances those attributes of humanity, which in one country become the foundation of social happiness, and in another perverted to the production of general misery. For this purpose the author has separately examined the principal elements by which society, under all its aspects, is held together, and traced each to its source in human nature. He has then directed attention to the development of these principles, and pointed out the circumstances by which they were perfected on the one hand, or corrupted on the other.”
“We perceive by the preface that the work has had throughout, the superintendence of the very learned Archbishop Whately.”—New-York American.
CARLYLE ON HISTORY AND HEROES.
HERO, HERO-WORSHIP, AND THE HEROIC IN HISTORY.
Six Lectures, reported with, emendations and additions.
ByThomas Carlyle, author of the “French Revolution,” “Sartor Resartus,” &c.
Contents—The Hero as Divinity, Odin, Paganism, Scandinavian Mythology, The Hero as Prophet, Mahomet, Islam; The Hero as Poet, Dante, Shakspeare; The Hero as Priest, Luther, Reformation, Knox, Puritanism; The Hero as Man of Letters, Johnson, Rousseau, Burns; The Hero as King, Cromwell, Napoleon, Modern Revolutionism.
1 vol. 12mo., beautifully printed on fine white paper.
THOUGHTS IN PAST YEARS:
A beautiful collection of Poetry, chiefly Devotional. By the Author of the Cathedral. 1 vol. royal 16mo. elegantly printed.
MEDITATIONS ON THE SACRAMENT.
Godly Meditations upon the most Holy Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. ByChristopher Sutton, DD., late Prebend of Westminster. 1 vol. royal 16mo., elegantly ornamented.
LEARN TO DIE.
Disce Mori, Learn to Die, a Religious Discourse, moving every Christian man to enter into a serious remembrance of his end. ByChristopher Sutton, DD., sometime Prebend of Westminster. 1 vol. 16mo, elegantly ornamented.
SACRA PRIVATA:THEPrivate Meditations, Devotions and Prayers
Of the Right Rev. T. Wilson, D.D., Lord Bishop of Soder and Man. First complete edition. 1 vol. royal 16mo., elegantly ornamented. First complete edition.
A Discourse Concerning Prayer
And the Frequenting Daily Public Prayers. BySimon Patrick, D.D., sometime Lord Bishop of Ely. Edited byFrancis E. Paget, M.A., Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of Oxford. 1 vol. royal 16mo., elegantly ornamented.
HEART’S EASE:Or a Remedy against all Troubles;WITH AConsolatory Discourse,
Particularly addressed to those who have lost their friends and dear relations. BySimon Patrick, DD., sometime Lord Bishop of Ely. 1 vol. royal 16mo., elegantly ornamented.
SCRIPTURE and GEOLOGY.
On the Relation between the Holy Scriptures and some parts of Geological Science. ByJohn Pye Smith, DD., author of the Scripture Testimony of the Messiah, &c. &c. 1 vol. 12mo.
TOUR THROUGH TURKEY and PERSIA.
Narrative of a Tour through Armenia, Kurdistan, Persia, and Mesopotamia, with an Introduction and Occasional Observations upon the Condition of Mohammedanism and Christianity in those countries. By theRev. Horatio Southgate, Missionary of the American Episcopal Church. 2 vols. 12mo. plates.
Magee on Atonement and Sacrifice.
Discourses and Dissertations on the Scriptural Doctrines of Atonement and Sacrifice, and on the Principal Arguments advanced, and the Mode of Reasoning employed, by the Opponents of those Doctrines, as held by the Established Church. By the late Most Rev.William Magee, D. D., Archbishop of Dublin. 2 vols, royal 8vo., beautifully printed.
SOUTHEY’S POETICAL WORKS.
The complete collected edition of the Poetical Works ofRobert Southey, Esq., LL.D. edited by himself. Printed verbatim from the ten volume London edition. Illustrated with a fine portrait and vignette. 1 vol. royal 8vo.
“The beauties of Mr. Southey’s Poetry are such that this collected edition can hardly fail to find a place in the Library of every person fond of elegant literature.”—Eclectic Review.
“Southey’s principal Poems have been long before the world, extensively read, and highly appreciated. Their appearing in a uniform edition, with the author’s final corrections, will afford unfeigned pleasure to those who are married to immortal verse.”—Literary Gazette.
“This edition of the works of Southey is a credit to the press of our country.”—N. A. Review.
GUIZOT’S HISTORY of CIVILIZATION.
General History of Civilization in Europe, from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Translated from the French of M. GUIZOT, Professor of History to la Faculté des Lettres of Paris, and Minister of Public Instruction. 2d American, from the last London edition. 1 vol. 12mo.
BICKERSTETH’S COMPLETE WORKS.
The Works of theRev. Edward Bickersteth, Rector of Manton, Hertfordshire, containing Scripture, Help, Treatise on Prayer, the Christian Hearer, the Chief concerns of Man for Time and Eternity, Treatise on the Lord’s Supper, and the Christian Student. 1 vol. 8vo.
THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
Edited by his son,John C. Hamilton. 2 vols. royal 8vo.
“We cordially recommend the perusal and diligent study of these volumes, exhibiting, as they do, much valuable matter relative to the Revolution, the establishment of the Federal Constitution, and other important events in the annals of our country.”—New York Review.
SCOTLAND and the SCOTCH;OR, THE WESTERN CIRCUIT.
ByCatherine Sinclair, author of Modern Accomplishments, Modern Society, &c. &c. 1 vol. 12mo.
SHETLAND and the SHETLANDERS;OR, THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT.
ByCatherine Sinclair, author of Scotland and the Scotch, Holiday House, &c. &c. 1 vol. 12mo.
THE METROPOLITAN PULPIT;
Or Sketches of the most Popular Preachers in London. By the author of Random Recollections, The Great Metropolis, &c. &c. 1 vol. 12mo.
HARE’S PAROCHIAL SERMONS.
Sermons to a Country Congregation. ByAugustus William Hare, A.M., late Fellow of New College and Rector of Alton Barnes. 1 vol. royal 8vo.
“Any one who can be pleased with delicacy of thought expressed in the most simple language—any one who can feel the charm of finding practical duties elucidated and enforced by apt and varied illustrations—will be delighted with this volume, which presents us with the workings of a pious and highly gifted mind.”—Quarterly Review.
Williams’s Missionary Enterprises.
A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises and Triumphs in the South Seas, with Remarks upon the Natural History of the Islands, Origin, Language, Tradition and Usages of the Inhabitants. By theRev. John Williams, of the London Missionary Society. Numerous plates. 1 vol. large 12mo.
THE FLAG SHIP:Or, a Voyage Round the World,
In the United States Frigate Columbia attended by her consort, the Sloop of War John Adams, and bearing the broad pennant of Commodore George C. Read. By Fitch W. Taylor, Chaplain to the Squadron. 2 vols. 12mo. plates.
ELLA V ——:Or the July Tour. By one of the Party. 1 vol. 12mo.
“He can form a moral on a glass of champagne.”—Le Roy.
Missionary’s Farewell.
By theRev. John Williams, author of Missionary Enterprises, &c. 1 vol. 18mo.
SACRED CHOIR.
A Collection of Church Music. Edited byGeorge Kingsley, author of Social Choir, &c.
“This collection is pronounced by the most eminent professors to be superior to any published in the country.”
Physical Theory of Another Life.
ByIsaac Taylor, author of Natural History of Enthusiasm. Third edition. 1 vol. 12mo.
HOME EDUCATION.
ByIsaac Taylor, author of Natural History of Enthusiasm, &c. &c. Second Edition. 1 vol. 12mo.
Limitations of Human Responsibility.
ByFrancis Wayland, D.D. Second edition. 1 vol. 18mo.
The Principles of Diagnosis.
ByMarshall Hall, M.D. F.R.S., &c. Second edition, with many improvements, byDr. John A. Swett. 1 vol. 8vo.
WORKS BY THE REV. ROBERT PHILIP.
THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF DR. MILNE,MISSIONARY TO CHINA.
Illustrated by Biographical Annals of Asiatic Missions from Primitive to Protestant Times, intended as a Guide to Missionary Spirit. ByRobert Philip. 1 vol. 12mo.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN BUNYAN,
Author of the Pilgrim’s Progress. ByRobert Philip. With a fine portrait. 1 vol. 12mo.
LADY’S CLOSET LIBRARY,AS FOLLOWS:
THE MARYS;
Or Beauty of Female Holiness. ByRobert Philip. 1 vol. 18mo.
THE MARTHAS;
Or Varieties of Female Piety. ByRobert Philip. 1 vol. 18mo.
THE LYDIAS;
Or Development of Female Character. ByRobert Philip. 1 vol. 18mo.
DEVOTIONAL AND EXPERIMENTAL GUIDES,
ByRobert Philip. With an Introductory Essay byRev. Albert Barnes. 2 vols. 12mo. Containing
YOUNG MAN’S CLOSET LIBRARY.
ByRobert PhilipWith an Introductory Essay byRev. Albert Barnes. 1 vol. 12mo.
LOVE OF THE SPIRIT,
Traced in his Work: a Companion to the Experimental Guides. ByRobert Philip. 1 vol. 18mo.
Shortly will be Published,
THE HANNAHS.
Being a continuation of the Lady’s Closet Library, forming the Maternal portion of the series.
WORKS BY THE REV. JOHN A. JAMES.
Pastoral Addresses:
ByRev. John Angell James. With an Introduction by theRev. Wm. Adams. 1 vol. 18mo.
Contents.—The increased Holiness of the Church. Spirituality of Mind. Heavenly Mindedness. Assurance of Hope. Practical Religion wisest in every thing. How to spend a Profitable Sabbath. Christian Obligations. Life of Faith. Influence of Older Christians. The Spirit of Prayer. Private Prayer. Self-Examination.
THE YOUNG MAN FROM HOME.
In a series of Letters, especially directed for the Moral Advancement of Youth. By theRev. John Angell James. Fifth edition. 1 vol. 18mo.
The Anxious Enquirer after Salvation
Directed and Encouraged. ByRev. John Angell James. 1 vol. 18mo.
The Christian Professor.
Addressed in a series of Counsels and Cautions to the Members of Christian Churches. ByRev. John Angell James. 1 vol. 18mo.
Happiness, its Nature and Sources.
ByRev. John Angell James.
THE WIDOW DIRECTED
To the Widow’s God. ByRev. John Angell James.
DISCOURSES ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Select Discourses on the Functions of the Nervous System, in opposition to Phrenology, Materialism and Atheism; to which is prefixed a Lecture on the Diversities of the Human Character, arising from Physiological Peculiarities. ByJohn Augustine Smith, M.D. 1 vol. 12mo.
Thoughts in Affliction.
By theRev. A. S. Thelwall A.M.To which is addedBereaved Parents Consoled, byJohn Thornton, withSacred Poetry. 1 vol. 32mo.
WORKS BY THE REV. DR. SPRAGUE.
True and False Religion.
Lectures illustrating the Contrast between True Christianity and various other systems. ByWilliam B. Sprague, D.D. 1 vol. 12mo.
Lectures on Revivals
In Religion. ByW. B. Sprague, D.D. With an Introductory Essay byLeonard Woods, D.D. 1 vol. 12mo.
Letters to a Daughter,
On Practical Subjects. ByW. B. Sprague, D.D. Fourth edition, revised and enlarged. 1 vol. 12mo.
Lectures to Young People.
ByW. B. Sprague, D.D. With an Introductory Address bySamuel Miller, D.D. Fourth edition. 1 vol. 12mo.
MY SON’S MANUAL.
Comprising a Summary View of the Studies, Accomplishments, and Principles of Conduct, best suited for Promoting Respectability and Success in Life. Elegantly engraved frontispiece. 1 vol. 18mo.
MY DAUGHTER’S MANUAL.
Comprising a Summary View of Female Studies, Accomplishments and Principles of Conduct. Beautiful frontispiece. 1 vol. 18mo.
GRIFFIN’S REMAINS:
Remains of the Rev. Edmund D. Griffin. Compiled byFrancis Griffin. With a Memoir byRev. Dr. McVicar. 2 vols, 8vo.
HODGE ON THE STEAM-ENGINE.
The Steam Engine, its Origin and Gradual Improvement from the time of Hero to the present day, as adapted to Manufactures, Locomotion and Navigation. Illustrated with forty-eight plates in full detail, numerous wood cuts, &c. ByPaul R. Hodge, C. E. 1 vol. folio of plates and letter-press in 8vo.
“In this work the best Western and Eastern machinery, as applied to navigation, together with the most approved locomotive engines in this country and Europe, are given in detail, forming the most valuable work for the practical man ever published.”
APPLETON’S TALES FOR THE PEOPLEAnd their Children.
The greatest care is taken in selecting the works of which the collection is composed, so that nothing either mediocre in talent, or immoral in tendency, is admitted. Each volume is printed in the finest paper, is illustrated with an elegant frontispiece, and is bound in a superior manner, tastefully ornamented.
The following have already appeared uniform in size and style:
WHO SHALL BE GREATEST?A Tale: byMary Howitt. 1 vol. 18mo., plates.
“The great moral lesson inculcated by this book is indicated by its title; and while it is prominent enough through the whole volume, it comes out at the close with most impressive effect. We need not say it is a lesson which every human being is the wiser and the better for learning. We cordially recommend the work to all who would desire to form a sober and rational estimate of the world’s enjoyments.”—Albany Evening Journal.
SOWING AND REAPING: or What will Come of It? byMary Howitt. 1 vol. 18mo., plates.
“We commenced it with the intention of just looking it over for the purpose of writing a cursory notice; but we began to read, and so we went on to the finis. It is very interesting: the characters are full of individuality.”—New-Bedford Mercury.
STRIVE AND THRIVE: a Tale byMary Howitt. 1 vol. 18mo., plates.
“The mere announcement of the name of the authoress, will doubtless bring any of her productions to the immediate notice of the public; but Strive and Thrive is not a book for children only, but can be read with pleasure and advantage by those of a more mature age. It fully sustains the reputation of its predecessors. The style is easy and flowing, the language chaste and beautiful, and the incidents of the tale calculated to keep up the interest to the end.”—New-York Courier & Enquirer.
HOPE ON, HOPE EVER: or the Boyhood of Felix Law: byMary Howitt. 1 vol. 18mo.
“A very neat volume with the above title, and the farther annunciation that it may be called Tales for the People and their Children, has been written by Mary Howitt, whose name is so favourably known to the reading community.”
“This volume like all others that emanate from the pen of this lady, is extremely interesting; the characters are naturally drawn, while the feeling and passion displayed, give the work a higher rank than is usually allotted to Nursery Tales.”—Commercial Advertiser.
THE LOOKING GLASS FOR THE MIND: or Intellectual Mirror, being an elegant collection of the most delightful little stories and interesting tales: chiefly translated from that much admired work L’ami des Enfans; with numerous wood cuts—the twentieth edition. 1 vol. 18mo.
The stories here collected are of a most interesting character, since virtue is constantly represented as the fountain of happiness, and vice as the source of every evil—as a useful and instructive Looking Glass, we recommend it for the instruction of every youth, whether Miss or Master; it is amirrorthat will not flatter them or lead them into error; it displays the follies and improper pursuits of youthful hearts, points out the dangerous paths they sometimes tread, and clears the way to thetemple of honour and fame.
THE SETTLERS AT HOME: byHarriet Martineau. 1 vol. 18mo.
“The circumstances under which this little volume, for the amusement of children, has been produced, give an additional charm to its truth, simplicity, and feeling. The tale, though in one passage sorrowful enough to moisten many a pair of eyes, is full of interest and character. The latter, we may add, is as much appreciated by children as the former; and they will take as lively an interest in Ailwin’s ignorant and unselfish fidelity and her stalwart arms, and in Roger Redfurn the gipsy boy’s gleams of better nature, as in the developement of the main incident of the book, a disastrous flood which spread devastation over the Isle of Axholme two hundred years ago.”—Athenæum.
“The early tales of Miss Martineau, written to inculcate and illustrate, by practical examples, the truths of political economy, will survive her later and more controversial works. So in this little story of the History and ill-treatment of some Dutch settlers, in the fens of Lincolnshire—during the wars of the Parliament because they were strangers, and because, moreover, they interfered with the wild and ague-shaken gunners and fishermen of the fens,—we see again the same shrewdness of observation—the same real interest in the welfare of the humble classes—the same sagacity, and occasional natural pathos, which rendered the politico-economical tracts so attractive, in despite of their name and subject.”—New-York American.
EARLY FRIENDSHIP: a Tale byMrs. Copley. 1 vol. 18mo., plates.
In introducing the name of a new writer to this series of popular works, the publishers cannot but express their desire that all who have purchased previous volumes, will buy this, being assured it will commend itself to the reader so that the name of Mrs. Copley will soon, like the name ofHowitt, be a passport to the notice and favour of the whole reading community.
FAMILY SECRETS: or Hints to those who would make Home Happy, by Mrs.Ellis, author of “The Women of England,” “Poetry of Life,” etc.
“The tendency of this book is one of the best and noblest. The scenes and characters are, it is believed, portraits. Aiming as it does at the correction of a too prevalent vice—it is expected that the Family Secrets will command amongst the serious and thinking part of the community as extensive a popularity as Nicholas Nickleby does in its peculiar circle.”
PAST DAYS; a Story for Children. ByEsther Whitlock. Square 18mo.
“It is a delightful, instructive little book; and if the child, when she closes the volume, find her ‘eyes red with weeping,’ let her not be ashamed; one old enough to be her grandfather, caught the same disease from the same source.”—Philadelphia United States Gazette.
HAZEN’S SYMBOLICAL SPELLING-BOOK.
The Symbolical Spelling Book, in two parts. ByEdward Hazen. Containing 288 engravings, printed on good paper.
“This work is already introduced into upwards of one thousand different schools, and pronounced to be one of the best works published.”
Lafever’s Modern Architecture.
Beauties of Modern Architecture; consisting of Forty-eight Plates of Original Designs, with Plans, Elevations and Sections, also a Dictionary of Technical Terms, the whole forming a complete Manual for the Practical Business Man. ByM. Lafever, Architect. 1 vol. large 8vo. half bound.
Lafever’s Stair-Case and Hand-Rail Construction.
The Modern Practice of Stair-Case and Hand-Rail Construction, practically explained in a series of Designs. ByM. Lafever, Architect. With Plans and Elevations for Ornamental Villas. Fifteen plates. 1 vol. large 8vo.
Keightly’s Mythology for Schools.
The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy, designed for the use of Schools. ByThomas Keightly. Numerous wood cut illustrations. 1 vol. 18mo. half bound.
POLYMICRIAN NEW TESTAMENT.
Numerous References, Maps, &c. 1 vol. 18mo.
A GIFT FROM FAIRY-LAND.
ByJ. K. Paulding, Esq. Illustrated with one hundred unique original plates by Chapman. Elegantly bound. 1 vol. 12mo.
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LEARN TO LIVE.
Disce Vivere, Learn to Live; wherein is shown that the Life of Christ is, and ought to be, an express Pattern for imitation unto the life of a Christian. ByChristopher Sutton, DD., sometime Prebend of Westminster. 1 vol. 16mo. elegantly printed.
The Early English Church;
By the Rev.Edward Churton, A.M. 1 vol. 16mo. With a Preface by the Right Rev. BishopIves.
PALMER’S TREATISE on the CHURCH.
A TREATISE ON THE CHURCH OF CHRIST,
Designed chiefly for the use of Students in Theology. By theRev. William Palmer, M.A., of Worcester College, Oxford. Edited, with Notes, by the RightRev. W. R. Whittingham, D.D., Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the diocese of Maryland. 2 vols. 8vo. Handsomely printed on fine paper.
The Beauties of the Country;
ByThomas Miller; author of “Rural Sketches,” “Day in the Woods,” &c.
HISTORY OF NAPOLEON,
From the French ofM. Laurent de L’Ardeche. With Five Hundred Illustrations, after Designs byHorace Vernet. 2 vols. 8vo.
The Selected Beauties of British Poetry,
With Biographical and Critical Notices, and an Essay on English Poetry. ByThomas Campbell. One handsome volume, royal 8vo.
LYRI APOSTOLICI.
From the last London edition. 1 vol. 16mo. elegantly printed.
Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
ByDaniel Defoe. With Three Hundred Illustrations; after Designs byGrandville. 1 vol. 8vo.
THE PHILOSOPHICAL HISTORY OF MANKIND.
From the German ofHerder.
RANKE’S REFORMATION IN GERMANY,
The History of the Reformation in Germany. ByLeopold von Ranke, author of the History of the Popes. Translated bySarah Austen.
Recently Published.
The Sacred Choir:A COLLECTION OF CHURCH MUSIC.
Consisting of Selections from the most distinguished authors, among whom are the names ofHaydn,Mozart,Beethoven,Pergolessi, &c. &c.; with several pieces of Music by the author; also a Progressive Elementary System of Instruction for Pupils. ByGeorge Kingsley, author of the Social Choir, &c. &c. Fourth edition.
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