A LIST OF BOOKS
A LIST OF BOOKS
PUBLISHING BY
SAMPSON LOW, SON, AND CO.
47, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON.
[October, 1862.
NEW ILLUSTRATED WORKS.
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EarlyEnglish Poems. From Chaucer to Dyer. Comprising Specimens of the best Poetry during that period, with Biographical Notices. With 100 Illustrations by eminent Artists. In one vol. fcap. 4to. handsomely bound in cloth, 1l.1s.; morocco extra, 1l.15s.
Favourite English Poems of the Last Hundred Years—Thomson to Tennyson, unabridged. With 200 Illustrations by eminent Artists. An entirely new and improved Edition, handsomely bound, cloth, 1l.1s.; morocco extra, 1l.15s.
Favourite English Poems.Complete Edition.Comprising a Collection of the most celebrated Poems in the English Language, with but one or two exceptions unabridged, from Chaucer to Tennyson. With 300 Illustrations from Designs by the first Artists. Two vols, royal 8vo. half-bound, top gilt, Roxburgh style, 1l.18s.; antique calf, 3l.3s.
The Psalms of David. Illustrated from Designs by John Franklin. With coloured initial letters and ornamental borders. Choicely printed on toned paper, and appropriately bound. Small 4to. Bevelled boards, 1l.1s., or in morocco antique, bound by Hayday, 2l.2s.Ten copies are printed on vellum for illumination, price 10 guineas each, bound in Russia, for which immediate application is requested.
“This is an edition de luxe which is highly creditable to the mechanical and technical perfection of our extant typography.”—Saturday Review.“The manner in which classical accessories and religious treatment are blended in the composition of the subjects is remarkable, and the evident idea of the publication has been most successfully carried out.”—Illustrated London News.“One of the most beautiful gift-books of this or any season.”—Examiner.“A very handsome book, suited especially to the eyes and the tastes of the old. The ornamentation, moreover, though abundant, is not overwhelming in quantity, but remains in due subordination to the text.”—Guardian.
“This is an edition de luxe which is highly creditable to the mechanical and technical perfection of our extant typography.”—Saturday Review.
“The manner in which classical accessories and religious treatment are blended in the composition of the subjects is remarkable, and the evident idea of the publication has been most successfully carried out.”—Illustrated London News.
“One of the most beautiful gift-books of this or any season.”—Examiner.
“A very handsome book, suited especially to the eyes and the tastes of the old. The ornamentation, moreover, though abundant, is not overwhelming in quantity, but remains in due subordination to the text.”—Guardian.
In the Woods with the Poets. Beautifully illustrated. Demy 8vo. cloth elegant, bevelled boards, 12s.(uniform with Weir’s “Poetry of Nature”); morocco extra, 18s.
The Poetry of Nature. Selected and Illustrated with Thirty-six Engravings by Harrison Weir. Small 4to. handsomely bound in cloth, gilt edges, 12s.; morocco, 1l.1s.
The Poets of the Elizabethan Age: a Selection of Songs and Ballads of the Days of Queen Elizabeth. Choicely illustrated by eminent Artists. Crown 8vo. Bevelled boards, 7s.6d.; morocco, 12s.
Songs and Sonnets from William Shakespeare; selected and arranged by Howard Staunton, Esq. With 30 exquisite Drawings by John Gilbert. Fcap. 4to. bevelled boards. 7s.6d.morocco extra, 12s.
Shakspeare’s Songs and Sonnets. Illustrated by John Gilbert. With 10 large Water-colour Drawings, beautifully printed, in facsimile of the originals, by Vincent Brooks; and with 32 Engravings on wood printed in tints. Super-royal 4to. Handsomely bound, 2l.2s.; morocco, 3l.3s.
Mr. Tennyson’s May Queen. Illustrated with Thirty-five Designs by E. V. B. Small 4to. cloth, bevelled boards, 7s.6d.; or in morocco antique, bound by Hayday, 1l.1s.Crown 8vo. edition, cloth, 5s.bevelled boards, 5s.6d.; morocco, 10s.6d.
A New Edition of Choice Editions of Choice Books. Illustrated by C. W. Cope, R.A., T. Creswick, R.A., Edward Duncan, Birket Foster, J. C. Horsley, A.R.A., George Hicks, R. Redgrave, R.A., C. Stonehouse, F. Tayler, George Thomas, H. J. Townshend, E. H. Wehnert, Harrison Weir, &c. Crown 8vo. cloth, 5s.each; bevelled boards, 5s.6d.; or, in morocco, gilt edges, 10s.6d.
“Such works are a glorious beatification for a poet. Such works as these educate townsmen, who, surrounded by dead and artificial things, and country people are by life and nature, scarcely learn to look at nature til taught by these concentrated specimens of her beauty.”—Athenæum.
A Facsimile of the Original Autograph Manuscript of Gray’s Elegy in a Country Churchyard. Beautifully photographed. 4to. 10s.6d.
Our Little Ones in Heaven: Thoughts in Prose and Verse, selected from the Writings of favourite Authors; with an Introduction by the late Rev. Henry Robbins, M.A., beautifully printed by Clay, with Frontispiece after Sir Joshua Reynolds. Fcap. 8vo. cloth extra, 5s.
The Novels of James Fenimore Cooper, Illustrated. The Author’s last and best Edition, printed on toned paper with Illustrations of Steel from Designs by Felix O. Darley. 32 volumes complete. Bound in cloth extra, each Volume containing a Novel complete, and sold separately price 7s.6d.
LITERATURE, WORKS OF REFERENCE, AND EDUCATION.
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TheOrigin and History of the English Language, and of the early literature it embodies. By the Hon. George H. Marsh, U. S. Minister at Turin, Author of “Lectures on the English Language.” 8vo. cloth extra, 16s.
asterismThe copyright of this important work is secured both in Great Britain and the Continent.“Written with a grace and mastery of the language which show this Author to be not unworthy of ranking himself among English Classics; it deserves a place on the shelves of every educated Englishman.”—Nonconformist, Oct. 8, 1862.“Mr. Marsh shows not only a real lore of his subject, but a thorough acquaintance with it. In the present series of lectures he carries on the history of the English language, and of English literature, from its very beginning down to the reign of Elizabeth.”—Saturday Review, Oct. 18.“The Author has brought together an amount of literary information scarcely equalled in variety or extent, and shown an intimate acquaintance with the best writings of all the richest periods in the rise and progress of the English language. We commend his book, therefore, as of real and lasting value both to the student of Philology and to the more general reader.”—Literary Budget, Oct. 11.
asterismThe copyright of this important work is secured both in Great Britain and the Continent.
“Written with a grace and mastery of the language which show this Author to be not unworthy of ranking himself among English Classics; it deserves a place on the shelves of every educated Englishman.”—Nonconformist, Oct. 8, 1862.
“Mr. Marsh shows not only a real lore of his subject, but a thorough acquaintance with it. In the present series of lectures he carries on the history of the English language, and of English literature, from its very beginning down to the reign of Elizabeth.”—Saturday Review, Oct. 18.
“The Author has brought together an amount of literary information scarcely equalled in variety or extent, and shown an intimate acquaintance with the best writings of all the richest periods in the rise and progress of the English language. We commend his book, therefore, as of real and lasting value both to the student of Philology and to the more general reader.”—Literary Budget, Oct. 11.
Lectures on the English Language; forming the Introductory Series to the foregoing Work. By the same Author. 8vo. Cloth, 16s.This is the only author’s edition.
“We give it a hearty welcome, as calculated to excite an interest in the study of English, and to render valuable assistance in its pursuit.”—Athenæum.... “We can only say that if the complete course be as remarkable for learning, diligence, discrimination, and good sense as the preparatory, we shall have to thank Mr. Marsh for the most perfect philological treatise upon the English language which we can hope to see in our generation.”—Critic.
“We give it a hearty welcome, as calculated to excite an interest in the study of English, and to render valuable assistance in its pursuit.”—Athenæum.
... “We can only say that if the complete course be as remarkable for learning, diligence, discrimination, and good sense as the preparatory, we shall have to thank Mr. Marsh for the most perfect philological treatise upon the English language which we can hope to see in our generation.”—Critic.
English and Scotch Ballads, &c. An extensive Collection. Designed as a Complement to the Works of the British Poets, and embracing nearly all the Ancient and Traditionary Ballads both of England and Scotland, in all the important varieties of form in which they are extant, with Notices of the kindred Ballads of other Nations. Edited by F. J. Child. A new Edition, revised by the Editor. 8 vols. fcap. cloth, 3s.6d.each, uniform with Bohn’s Libraries.
Poets and Poetry of Europe; by Henry W. Longfellow. 8vo. 21s.
Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Hamlet: 1603-1604. Being the first and second Editions of Shakespeare’s great drama, faithfully reprinted. 8vo. cloth, 10s.6d.; morocco, 21s.
The English Catalogue—1835 to 1862. An entirely New Work, amalgamating the London and the British Catalogues. [In Preparation.
Index to the Subjects of Books published in the United Kingdom during the last Twenty Years—1837-1857. One vol. royal 8vo. Morocco, 1l.6s.
Although nominally the Index to the British Catalogue, it is equally so to all general Catalogues of Books during the same period, containing as many as 74,000 references, under subjects, so as to ensure immediate reference to the books on the subject required, each giving title, price, publisher, and date.Two valuable Appendices are also given—A, containing full lists of all Libraries, Collections, Series, and Miscellanies—and B, a List of Literary Societies, Printing Societies, and their Issues.
Although nominally the Index to the British Catalogue, it is equally so to all general Catalogues of Books during the same period, containing as many as 74,000 references, under subjects, so as to ensure immediate reference to the books on the subject required, each giving title, price, publisher, and date.
Two valuable Appendices are also given—A, containing full lists of all Libraries, Collections, Series, and Miscellanies—and B, a List of Literary Societies, Printing Societies, and their Issues.
The American Catalogue, or English Guide to American Literature; giving the full title of original Works published in the United States of America since the year 1800, with especial reference to the works of interest to Great Britain, with the size, price, place, date of publication, and London prices. With comprehensive Index. 8vo. 2s.6d.Also Supplement, 1837-60. 8vo. 6d.
The Publishers’ Circular, and General Record of British and Foreign Literature; giving a transcript of the title-page of every work published in Great Britain, and every work of interest published abroad, with lists of all the publishing houses.
Published regularly on the 1st and 15th of every Month, and forwarded post free to all parts of the world on payment of 8s.per annum.asterismEstablished by the Publishers of London in 1837.
Published regularly on the 1st and 15th of every Month, and forwarded post free to all parts of the world on payment of 8s.per annum.
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The Handy-book of Patent and Copyright Law, English and Foreign, for the use of Inventors, Patentees, Authors, and Publishers. Comprising the Law and Practice of Patents, the Law of Copyright of Designs, the Law of Literary Copyright. By James Fraser, Esq. Post 8vo. cloth, 4s.6d.(Uniform with Lord St. Leonard’s “Handy-book of Property Law.”)
A Concise Summary of the Law of English and French Copyright Law and International Law, by Peter Burke. 12mo. 5s.
Dr. Worcester’s New and Greatly Enlarged Dictionary of the English Language. Adapted for Library or College Reference, comprising 40,000 Words more than Johnson’s Dictionary, and 250 pages more than the Quarto Edition of Webster’s Dictionary. In one Volume, royal 4to. cloth, 1,834 pp. price 31s.6d.The Cheapest Book ever published.
“The volumes before us show a vast amount of diligence; but with Webster it is diligence in combination with fancifulness,—with Worcester in combination with good sense and judgment. Worcester’s is the soberer and safer book, and may be pronounced the best existing English Lexicon.”—Athenæum, July 13, 1861.
“We will now take leave of this magnificent monument of patient toil, careful research, judicious selection, and magnanimous self-denial (for it requires great self-denial to abstain from undesired originality), with a hearty wish for its success. It is sad to think that the result of so much labour, from which Hercules, had he been intellectually inclined, would have shrunk appalled, should be barren fame; yet we can easily believe that Dr. Worcester (as he says) expects no adequate pecuniary compensation for his gigantic undertaking: for it is difficult to imagine a sum which could adequately compensate the man who has produced the completest and the cheapest English Dictionary which the world has yet seen.”—Critic.
The Ladies’ Reader: with some Plain and Simple Rules and Instructions for a good style of Reading aloud, and a variety of Selections for Exercise. By George Vandenhoff, M.A., Author of “The Art of Elocution.” Fcap. 8vo. Cloth, 5s.
The Clerical Assistant: an Elocutionary Guide to the Reading of the Scriptures and the Liturgy, several passages being marked for Pitch and Emphasis: with some Observations on Clerical Bronchitus. By George Vandenhoff, M.A. Fcap. 8vo. Cloth, 3s.6d.
The Art of Elocution as an essential part of Rhetoric, with instructions in Gesture, and an Appendix of Oratorical, Poetical and Dramatic extracts. By George Vandenhoff, M. A. Third Edition. 5s.
Latin-English Lexicon, by Dr. Andrews. 7th Edition. 8vo. 18s.
The superiority of this justly-famed Lexicon is retained over all others by the fulness of its quotations, the including in the vocabulary proper names, the distinguishing whether the derivative is classical or otherwise, the exactness of the references to the original authors, and in the price.“Every page bears the impress of industry and care.”—Athenæum.“The best Latin Dictionary, whether for the scholar or advanced student.”—Spectator.“We have no hesitation in saying it is the best Dictionary of the Latin language that has appeared.”—Literary Gazette.“We never saw such a book published at such a price.”—Examiner.
The superiority of this justly-famed Lexicon is retained over all others by the fulness of its quotations, the including in the vocabulary proper names, the distinguishing whether the derivative is classical or otherwise, the exactness of the references to the original authors, and in the price.
“Every page bears the impress of industry and care.”—Athenæum.
“The best Latin Dictionary, whether for the scholar or advanced student.”—Spectator.
“We have no hesitation in saying it is the best Dictionary of the Latin language that has appeared.”—Literary Gazette.
“We never saw such a book published at such a price.”—Examiner.
The Laws of Life, with especial reference to the Education of Girls. By Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D. New Edition, revised by the Author, 12mo. cloth, 3s.6d.
The Farm and Fruit of Old. From Virgil. By a Market Gardener. 1s.
Usque ad Cœlum; or, the Dwellings of the People. By Thomas Hare, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Fcap. 1s.
Eyes and Ears. By Henry Ward Beecher, D.D., Author of “Life Thoughts,” &c. Crown 8vo. 3s.6d.
The Charities of London: an Account of 640 Public Institutions. By Sampson Low, Jun. With an Analysis and Copious Index. Fcap. cloth extra, 4s.6d.
Prince Albert’s Golden Precepts: a Memorial of the Prince Consort; comprising Maxims and Extracts from Addresses of His late Royal Highness. Many now for the first time collected and carefully arranged. With an Index. Royal 16mo. beautifully printed on toned paper, cloth, gilt edges, 2s.6d.
NEW BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
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TheBoyhood of Martin Luther. By Henry Mayhew, Author of “The Peasant Boy Philosopher.” With eight Illustrations by Absalom. Small 8vo. cloth, 6s.
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Life Amongst the North and South American Indians; a Book for Boys. By George Catlin, Author of “Notes of Travel Amongst the North American Indians,” &c. With Illustrations. Small post 8vo. cloth, 6s.“An admirable book, full of useful information, wrapt up in stories peculiarly adapted to rouse the imagination and stimulate the curiosity of boys and girls. To compare a book with‘Robinson Crusoe,’and to say that it sustains such comparison is to give it high praise indeed.”—Athenæum.
Life Amongst the North and South American Indians; a Book for Boys. By George Catlin, Author of “Notes of Travel Amongst the North American Indians,” &c. With Illustrations. Small post 8vo. cloth, 6s.
“An admirable book, full of useful information, wrapt up in stories peculiarly adapted to rouse the imagination and stimulate the curiosity of boys and girls. To compare a book with‘Robinson Crusoe,’and to say that it sustains such comparison is to give it high praise indeed.”—Athenæum.
The Story of Peter Parley’s Own Life. From the Narrative of the late Samuel Goodrich, Esq. (Peter Parley). Edited by his friend and admirer, Frank Freeman. With six Illustrations by W. Thomas. Fcap. 8vo. cloth, 5s.
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Paul Duncan’s Little by Little; a Tale for Boys. Edited by Frank Freeman. With an Illustration by Charles Keene. Fcap. 8vo. cloth 2s.; gilt edges, 2s.6d.
Uniform Volumes, with Frontispiece, same price.
Boy Missionary; a Tale for Young People. By Mrs. J. M. Parker.Difficulties Overcome. By Miss Brightwell.The Babes in the Basket: a Tale in the West Indian Insurrection.Jack Buntline; the Life of a Sailor Boy. By W. H. G. Kingston.
Boy Missionary; a Tale for Young People. By Mrs. J. M. Parker.Difficulties Overcome. By Miss Brightwell.The Babes in the Basket: a Tale in the West Indian Insurrection.Jack Buntline; the Life of a Sailor Boy. By W. H. G. Kingston.
The Boy’s Own Book of Boats. By W. H. G. Kingston. Illustrations by E. Weedon, engraved by W. J. Linton. Fcap. 8vo. cloth, 5s.
“This well-written, well-wrought book.”—Athenæum.“This is something better than a play-book; and it would be difficult to find a more compendious and intelligible manual about all that relates to the variety and rig of vessels and nautical implements and gear.”—Saturday Review.
“This well-written, well-wrought book.”—Athenæum.
“This is something better than a play-book; and it would be difficult to find a more compendious and intelligible manual about all that relates to the variety and rig of vessels and nautical implements and gear.”—Saturday Review.
How to Make Miniature Pumps and a Fire-Engine: a Book for Boys. With Seven Illustrations. Fcap. 8vo. 1s.
Ernest Bracebridge: or, Schoolboy Days, by W. H. G. Kingston, Author of “Peter the Whaler,” &c. Illustrated with Sixteen Engravings, printed in Tints by Edmund Evans. Fcap. 8vo. 5s.
The Voyage of the “Constance:” a Tale of the Arctic Seas. With an Appendix, comprising the Story of “The Fox.” By Mary Gillies. Illustrated with Eight Engravings on Wood, from Drawings by Charles Keene. Fcap. 8vo. cloth, 5s.
Stories of the Woods; or, the Adventures of Leather-Stocking: A Book for Boys, compiled from Cooper’s Series of “Leather-Stocking Tales.” Fcap. cloth, Illustrated, 5s.
“I have to own that I think the heroes of another writer, viz. ‘Leather-Stocking,’ ‘Uncas,’ ‘Hard Heart,’ ‘Tom Coffin,’ are quite the equals of Sir Walter Scott’s men;—perhaps ‘Leather-Stocking’ is better than any one in Scott’s lot.”—W. M. Thackeray.
“I have to own that I think the heroes of another writer, viz. ‘Leather-Stocking,’ ‘Uncas,’ ‘Hard Heart,’ ‘Tom Coffin,’ are quite the equals of Sir Walter Scott’s men;—perhaps ‘Leather-Stocking’ is better than any one in Scott’s lot.”—W. M. Thackeray.
Stories of the Sea; Stirring Adventures selected from the Naval Tales of J. Fenimore Cooper. Illustrated. 12mo. cloth, 5s.
The Stories that Little Breeches Told; and the Pictures that Charles Bennett drew for them. Dedicated by the latter to his Children. With upwards of 100 Etchings on copper. 4to. cloth, 5s.; or the plates coloured, 7s.6d.
The Children’s Picture Book of the Sagacity of Animals. With numerous Illustrations by Harrison Weir. Super-royal 16mo. cloth, 5s.; coloured, 7s.6d.
“A better reading-book for the young we have not seen for many a day.”—Athenæum.
“A better reading-book for the young we have not seen for many a day.”—Athenæum.
The Children’s Picture Book of Fables. Written expressly for Children, and Illustrated with Fifty large Engravings, from Drawings by Harrison Weir. Square, cloth extra, 5s.; or coloured, 7s.6d.
The Children’s Treasury of Pleasure Books. With 140 Illustrations, from Drawings by John Absolon, Edward Wehnert, and Harrison Weir. Plain, 5s.; coloured, 7s.6d.
Snow Flakes, and what they told the Children. By the Author of “Little Bird Red and Little Bird Blue.” Illustrated by H. K. Browne, and beautifully printed in colours, uniform with “Child’s Play” and “Little Bird.” Square 16mo. bevelled boards extra, 5s.
Child’s Play. Illustrated with Sixteen Coloured Drawings by E. V. B., printed in facsimile by W. Dickes’ process, and ornamented with Initial Letters. Imp. 16mo. cloth extra, bevelled cloth, 5s.The Original Edition of this work was published at One Guinea.
Little Bird Red and Little Bird Blue: a Song of the Woods told for Little Ones at Home. With Coloured Illustrations and Borders by T. R. Macquoid, Esq. Beautifully printed, with coloured Illustrations and borders, bevelled boards, 5s.
“One of the most beautiful books for children we have ever seen. It is irresistible.”—Morning Herald.
“One of the most beautiful books for children we have ever seen. It is irresistible.”—Morning Herald.
The Nursery Playmate. With 200 Illustrations, beautifully printed on thick paper. 4to. Illustrated boards, 5s.; or the whole, well coloured, 9s.
Fancy Tales, from the German. By J. S. Laurie, H. M. Inspector of Schools, and Otto Striedinger. Illustrated by H. Sandercock Super-royal 16mo. cloth, 3s.6d.; extra cloth, bevelled boards, 4s.
Great Fun for Little Friends. With 28 Illustrations. Small 4to. cloth, 5s.; coloured, 7s.6d.
Mark Willson’s First Reader. By the Author of “The Picture Alphabet” and “The Picture Primer.” With 120 Pictures. 1s.
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The Picture Alphabet; or Child’s First Letter Book. With new and original Designs. 6d.
The Picture Primer. 6d.
“We cordially recommend these little books as amongst the very best of their kind, and should like to see them in every nursery in the kingdom.”—Dial, Jan. 31, 1862.“These two little books are among the best we ever saw of their kind. They are clearly and beautifully printed, and the illustrative designs are really like the things they represent, and are well chosen to suit an infant’s comprehension, and to awaken its curiosity.”—Globe, Jan. 30, 1862.
“We cordially recommend these little books as amongst the very best of their kind, and should like to see them in every nursery in the kingdom.”—Dial, Jan. 31, 1862.
“These two little books are among the best we ever saw of their kind. They are clearly and beautifully printed, and the illustrative designs are really like the things they represent, and are well chosen to suit an infant’s comprehension, and to awaken its curiosity.”—Globe, Jan. 30, 1862.
The Swiss Family Robinson; or, the Adventures of a Father and Mother and Four Sons on a Desert Island. With Explanatory Notes and Illustrations. First and Second Series. New Edition, complete in one volume, 3s.6d.
The Child’s Book of Nature, by W. Hooker, M.D. With 180 Illustrations. Sq. 12mo. cloth, bevelled. 8s.6d.
Actea; a First Lesson in Natural History. By Mrs. Agassiz. Edited by Professor Agassiz. Illustrated. Fcap. 8vo. 3s.6d.
Geography for my Children. By Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” &c. Arranged and Edited by an English Lady, under the Direction of the Authoress. With upwards of Fifty Illustrations. Cloth extra, 4s.6d.
The Household Library of Tale and Travel; a Series of Works specially adapted for Family Reading, District Libraries and Book Clubs, Presentation and Prize Books:—
1. Thankfulness; a Narrative. By Charles B. Tayler, M.A. 4th Edition. 3s.6d.
2. Earnestness; a Sequel. By the Same. Third Edition. 3s.6d.
3. Truth; or, Persis Clareton. By the Same. 2s.6d.
4. Recollections of Alderbrook. By Emily Judson. 3s.6d.
5. Tales of New England Life. By Mrs. Stowe. 2s.6d.
6. Sunny Memories in Foreign Lands. By the Same. 2s.6d.
7. Shadyside; a Tale. By Mrs. Hubbell. 3s.6d.
8. Memorials of an Only Daughter. By the Same. 3s.6d.
9. The Golden Sunset. By Miss Boulton. 2s.6d.
10. Mabel Vaughan. By the Author of “The Lamplighter.” 3s.6d.
11. The Hills of the Shatemuc. By Miss Warner. 2s.6d.
12. The Unprotected; a Narrative. By a London Dressmaker. 5s.
13. Dred; a Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp. By Mrs. Stowe. 2s.6d.
14. Swiss Family Robinson, and Sequel. Complete edition, 3s.6d.Illustrated.
15. Legends and Records. By Chas. B. Tayler, M.A. 3s.6d.
16. Records of a Good Man’s Life. By the Same. 3s.6d.
17. The Fools’ Pence, and other Narratives of Every-day Life. Illustrated, cloth, 3s.6d.; or in stiff cover, 2s.6d.
18. The Boy Missionary. By Mrs. J. M. Parker. 2s.6d.; or in stiff covers, 1s.6d.
asterismThe above are printed in good type and on the best paper, bound in cloth, gilt back; each work distinct and sold separately.
asterismThe above are printed in good type and on the best paper, bound in cloth, gilt back; each work distinct and sold separately.
HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY.
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TheTwelve Great Battles of England, from Hastings to Waterloo. With Plans, fcap. 8vo. cloth extra, 3s.6d.
Plutarch’s Lives. An entirely new Library Edition, carefully revised and corrected, with some Original Translations by the Editor. Edited by A H. Clough, Esq. sometime Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, and late Professor of English Language and Literature at University College. 5 vols. 8vo. cloth. 2l.10s.
“Plutarch, we repeat, will be read—and read among ourselves for the future, in the version of Mr. Clough. We have given that version our cordial praise before, and shall only add that it is brought before the world in a way which fits it admirably for general use. The print is clear and large, the paper good, and there are excellent and copious indices.”—Quarterly Review, Oct. 1861.“Mr. Clough’s work is worthy of all praise, and we hope that it will tend to revive the study of Plutarch.”—Times.
“Plutarch, we repeat, will be read—and read among ourselves for the future, in the version of Mr. Clough. We have given that version our cordial praise before, and shall only add that it is brought before the world in a way which fits it admirably for general use. The print is clear and large, the paper good, and there are excellent and copious indices.”—Quarterly Review, Oct. 1861.
“Mr. Clough’s work is worthy of all praise, and we hope that it will tend to revive the study of Plutarch.”—Times.
George Washington’s Life, by Washington Irving. Library Illustrated Edition. 5 vols. Imp. 8vo. 4l.4s.Library Edit. Royal 8vo. 12s.each
Life of John Adams, 2nd President of the United States, by C. F. Adams. 8vo. 14s.Life and Works complete, 10 vols. 14s.each.
TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE.
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AfterIcebergs with a Painter; a Summer’s Voyage to Labrador. By the Rev. Louis L. Noble. Post 8vo. with coloured plates, cloth, 10s.6d.
“This is a beautiful and true book, excellently suited for family reading, and its least recommendation is not that without cant or impertinence it turns every thought and emotion excited by the wonders it describes to the honour of the Creator.”—Daily News.
“This is a beautiful and true book, excellently suited for family reading, and its least recommendation is not that without cant or impertinence it turns every thought and emotion excited by the wonders it describes to the honour of the Creator.”—Daily News.
From Calcutta to Pekin. A Personal Narrative of the Late War. By a Staff Officer. The only Authentic Narrative of the late War with China. In popular form, price 2s.6d.
Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army of America. By an Impressed New Yorker. A Narrative of Facts. The personal adventures described, while stranger than fiction, are only the simple truth. Fcap. 8vo. cloth, with an Illustration, 3s.6d.
The Prairie and Overland Traveller; a Companion for Emigrants, Traders, Travellers, Hunters, and Soldiers, traversing great Plains and Prairies. By Capt. R. B. Marcey. Illustrated. Fcap. 8vo. cloth, 3s.6d.
“This is a real, carefully executed collection of information and experiences, the which every one who takes up will hardly lay down until he has read from A to Z.... It is not only valuable to the special traveller, but fascinating to the general reader.... The author is as full of matter as any old sailor who has sailed four times round the world.”—Athenæum.
Ten Years of Preacher Life; Chapters from an Autobiography. By William Henry Milburn, Author of “Rifle, Axe, and Saddle-Bags.” With Introduction by the Rev. William Arthur, Author of “The Successful Merchant,” &c. Crown 8vo. cloth. 4s.6d.
Waikna; or, Adventures on the Mosquito Shore. By E. G. Squier, Esq. Author of “Travels in Central America.” 12mo. boards. Illustrated cover. Third Edition, price 1s.6d.
“A narrative of thrilling adventure and singular beauty.”—Daily News.
“A narrative of thrilling adventure and singular beauty.”—Daily News.
The States of Central America, by E. G. Squier. Cloth. 18s.
Home and Abroad (Second Series). A Sketch-book of Life, Men, and Travel, by Bayard Taylor. With Illustrations, post 8vo. cloth, 8s.6d.
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