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INQUIRE WITHINFor Anything You Wish to Know:—OR,—OVER 3,700 FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.A large Vol. of 436 pp., cloth, gilt, Price $1. Sent free of postage.This Book, as its title imports, will give you correct information on every possible subject that you ever heard or thought of! It tells you how tocook a dinner—tocure a sick friend, orcut an acquaintance—toget up a dinner party, ordine abroad—toplay at cards,chess, orany otherpopulargame,—whether you wish to establish yourself in life according to therules of etiquette—to get up asumptuous entree for the dinner table, orarrange a plain dinner—tofold fancy napkins—tostart business—tomake money—todress with taste—toconduct a courtship—totie any kind of a knot—toget married—togive an evening party to your friends—tobehave well in company—tokeep house properly—todance—tomake ornamental vases, by the new art of Potichomanie, or Wax work, and otherfancy employments for the ladies—toestablish acquaintances according to the rules of etiquette—toenjoy an hour at curious puzzlesandarithmetical questions—todo up a neat parcel—torelieve the invalid—to acquaint yourself with thetechnical terms in literature, law, and medicine—in short, todo every useful thing that can be thought of or imagined, whether athomeorabroad, or among your friends, or inyour business, oron your farm, orin your garden, or at apublic meeting, or at aprivate assembly. It contains tables of all weights and measures;Interest Tablesfrom $1 to $10,000 at six and seven per cent, besides innumerable tables on interesting and curious subjects. It gives complete directions how towash, starch, and iron—how tokeep the eyes, hair, teeth, and complexion in perfect order—how topunctuate, spell, and write correctly—how tocompose all kinds of letters, from the billet-doux to the business letter—how toclean furniture, take care ofpet animals—how tomeasure all kinds of mechanics' work—how todetect fraudulent scales—and all about the properties and uses of different medicines. Indeed this is really and truly one of the most wonderful and valuable books ever printed. Besides all this information—and we have not room to give an idea of a hundredth part of it—it contains so many valuable and useful receiptsthat an enumeration of them requiresSEVENTY-TWO COLUMNS OF FINE TYPE FOR THE INDEX.It isno collection of ancient sayings and receipts, but the whole arefresh and new, andsuited to the present times. As a book to keep in the family for reference, it is unequaled,comprising as it does all kinds of Books of Information in a single volume.Send cash orders toDICK & FITZGERALD,No. 18 Ann Street, N. Y.

For Anything You Wish to Know:

—OR,—

OVER 3,700 FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.

A large Vol. of 436 pp., cloth, gilt, Price $1. Sent free of postage.

This Book, as its title imports, will give you correct information on every possible subject that you ever heard or thought of! It tells you how tocook a dinner—tocure a sick friend, orcut an acquaintance—toget up a dinner party, ordine abroad—toplay at cards,chess, orany otherpopulargame,—whether you wish to establish yourself in life according to therules of etiquette—to get up asumptuous entree for the dinner table, orarrange a plain dinner—tofold fancy napkins—tostart business—tomake money—todress with taste—toconduct a courtship—totie any kind of a knot—toget married—togive an evening party to your friends—tobehave well in company—tokeep house properly—todance—tomake ornamental vases, by the new art of Potichomanie, or Wax work, and otherfancy employments for the ladies—toestablish acquaintances according to the rules of etiquette—toenjoy an hour at curious puzzlesandarithmetical questions—todo up a neat parcel—torelieve the invalid—to acquaint yourself with thetechnical terms in literature, law, and medicine—in short, todo every useful thing that can be thought of or imagined, whether athomeorabroad, or among your friends, or inyour business, oron your farm, orin your garden, or at apublic meeting, or at aprivate assembly. It contains tables of all weights and measures;Interest Tablesfrom $1 to $10,000 at six and seven per cent, besides innumerable tables on interesting and curious subjects. It gives complete directions how towash, starch, and iron—how tokeep the eyes, hair, teeth, and complexion in perfect order—how topunctuate, spell, and write correctly—how tocompose all kinds of letters, from the billet-doux to the business letter—how toclean furniture, take care ofpet animals—how tomeasure all kinds of mechanics' work—how todetect fraudulent scales—and all about the properties and uses of different medicines. Indeed this is really and truly one of the most wonderful and valuable books ever printed. Besides all this information—and we have not room to give an idea of a hundredth part of it—it contains so many valuable and useful receiptsthat an enumeration of them requires

SEVENTY-TWO COLUMNS OF FINE TYPE FOR THE INDEX.

It isno collection of ancient sayings and receipts, but the whole arefresh and new, andsuited to the present times. As a book to keep in the family for reference, it is unequaled,comprising as it does all kinds of Books of Information in a single volume.

Send cash orders toDICK & FITZGERALD,No. 18 Ann Street, N. Y.

These useful works will, when completed, supply all the "Reasons" which the human mind has discovered for the varied and interesting phenomena of Nature; and for events, and their consequences, in religious and civil history. Such a series, entirely original in their plan, and executed with the most conscientious care—embracing the very essence of demonstrative truth and inductive reasoning—must become as widely diffused as the language in which they are written. Each work is complete in itself.The Reason Why:General Science.A careful collection of some thousands of reasons for things, which, though generally known, are imperfectly understood. A book of condensed scientific knowledge for the million. By the author of "Inquire Within." It is a handsome 12mo volume, of 356 pages, printed on fine paper, bound in cloth, gilt, and embellished with a large number of wood cuts, illustrating the various subjects treated of. Price ONEDOLLAR. This work assigns reasons for the thousands of things that daily fall under the eye of the intelligent observer, and of which he seeks a simple and clear explanation.EXAMPLE.Why does silver tarnish when exposed to the light? Why is the sky blue?This volume answers 1,325 similar questions.The Biblical Reason Why:A HAND-BOOK FORBIBLICALSTUDENTS, and a Guide to Family Scripture Readings. By the author of "Inquire Within," &c. Beautifully illustrated, large 12mo, cloth, gilt side and back. Price ONEDOLLAR. This work gives Reasons, founded upon the Bible, and assigned by the most eminent Divines and Christian Philosophers, for the great and all-absorbing events recorded in the History of the Bible, the Life of our Saviour, and the Acts of his Apostles.EXAMPLE.Why did the first patriarchs attain such extreme longevity?Why is the Book of the Prophecies of Isaiah a strong proof of the authenticity of the whole Bible?This volume answers upwards of 1,400 similar questions.The Reason Why: Natural History.By the author of "Inquire Within," "The Biblical Reason Why," &c. 12mo, cloth, gilt side and back. Price ONEDOLLAR. Giving Reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various Orders of the Animal Kingdom.EXAMPLE.Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down?Why do birds often roost upon one leg?This volume answers about 1,500 similar questions.THE FOLLOWING BOOKS OF THIS SERIES ARE IN PRESS, AND WILL BE ISSUED IN RAPID SUCCESSION:The Denominational Reason Why.The Gardener's and Farmer's Reason Why.The Housekeeper's Reason Why.The Botanical Reason Why.The Geological Reason Why.The Astronomical Reason Why.The Chemical Reason Why.The Grammatical Reason Why.

The Reason Why:General Science.A careful collection of some thousands of reasons for things, which, though generally known, are imperfectly understood. A book of condensed scientific knowledge for the million. By the author of "Inquire Within." It is a handsome 12mo volume, of 356 pages, printed on fine paper, bound in cloth, gilt, and embellished with a large number of wood cuts, illustrating the various subjects treated of. Price ONEDOLLAR. This work assigns reasons for the thousands of things that daily fall under the eye of the intelligent observer, and of which he seeks a simple and clear explanation.EXAMPLE.Why does silver tarnish when exposed to the light? Why is the sky blue?This volume answers 1,325 similar questions.

EXAMPLE.

Why does silver tarnish when exposed to the light? Why is the sky blue?

This volume answers 1,325 similar questions.

The Biblical Reason Why:A HAND-BOOK FORBIBLICALSTUDENTS, and a Guide to Family Scripture Readings. By the author of "Inquire Within," &c. Beautifully illustrated, large 12mo, cloth, gilt side and back. Price ONEDOLLAR. This work gives Reasons, founded upon the Bible, and assigned by the most eminent Divines and Christian Philosophers, for the great and all-absorbing events recorded in the History of the Bible, the Life of our Saviour, and the Acts of his Apostles.EXAMPLE.Why did the first patriarchs attain such extreme longevity?Why is the Book of the Prophecies of Isaiah a strong proof of the authenticity of the whole Bible?This volume answers upwards of 1,400 similar questions.

EXAMPLE.

Why did the first patriarchs attain such extreme longevity?Why is the Book of the Prophecies of Isaiah a strong proof of the authenticity of the whole Bible?

This volume answers upwards of 1,400 similar questions.

The Reason Why: Natural History.By the author of "Inquire Within," "The Biblical Reason Why," &c. 12mo, cloth, gilt side and back. Price ONEDOLLAR. Giving Reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various Orders of the Animal Kingdom.EXAMPLE.Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down?Why do birds often roost upon one leg?This volume answers about 1,500 similar questions.

EXAMPLE.

Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down?Why do birds often roost upon one leg?

This volume answers about 1,500 similar questions.

THE FOLLOWING BOOKS OF THIS SERIES ARE IN PRESS, AND WILL BE ISSUED IN RAPID SUCCESSION:

The Denominational Reason Why.The Gardener's and Farmer's Reason Why.The Housekeeper's Reason Why.The Botanical Reason Why.The Geological Reason Why.The Astronomical Reason Why.The Chemical Reason Why.The Grammatical Reason Why.

The Reason Why: Natural History.BY THE AUTHOR OF "INQUIRE WITHIN," "THE BIBLICAL REASON WHY," "REASON WHY OF GENERAL SCIENCE," "THAT'S IT, OR, PLAIN TEACHINGS," &c., &c.Profusely Illustrated. 12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price $1.Giving reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various Orders of the Animal Kingdom.EXAMPLE.Why has the lion such a large mane?Why does the otter, when hunting for fish, swim against the stream?Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down?Why have flat fishes their upper sides dark, and their under sides white?Why do sporting dogs make what is termed "a point?"Why do birds often roost upon, one leg?Why do frogs keep their mouths closed while breathing?Why do cats, when being played with, lie on their backs, seize the hand of the person playing with them with their forepaws, and strike with their hind feet?Why does the wren build several nests, but occupies only one?This volume answers about 1500 similar questions.The Corner Cupboard; or, Facts for Everybody.By the Author of "Inquire Within," "The Reason Why," &c.Large 12mo, 400 pages. Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Illustrated with over One Thousand Engravings.PRICE ONE DOLLAR.Embracing Facts about I. Things not generally known, II. Things that ought to be known. III. Things worth knowing. The "Corner Cupboard" isA Complete Confectioner.A Complete Cook.A Complete Family Doctor.A Complete Gardener.A Complete Father's Book.A Complete Mother's Book.A Complete Family Book.A Complete Lady's Book.A Complete Gentleman's Book.A Complete Boy's Book.A Complete Girl's Book.A Complete Master's Book.A Complete Servant's Book.A Complete Amusement Book.A Friend at Everybody's Elbow in Time of Need.It tells about the food we consume, the clothes we wear, the house we live in, and facts from the Arts and Sciences, as well as from Literature, Manufacture, Commerce, Anatomy, Physiology, the Garden and Field, the whole forming a complete Encyclopedia of Useful Knowledge. Whether in the parlor or the kitchen, the chamber or the boudoir, at home or abroad, it may be very appropriately called the Family's Beady Adviser.10,000 WONDERFUL THINGS.Comprising the Marvellous and Rare, Odd, Curious, Quaint, Eccentric and Extraordinary, in all Ages and Nations, in Art, Nature and Science, including many Wonders of the World, enriched with Hundreds of Authentic Illustrations.EDITED BY EDMUND FILLINGHAM KING, M. A., AUTHOR OF "LIFE OF NEWTON," &c.12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price One Dollar.In the present work, interesting scenes from Nature, curiosities of art, costume, and customs of a bygone period, rather predominate; but we have devoted many of its pages to descriptions of remarkable occurrences, beautiful landscapes, stupendous waterfalls, and sublime sea pieces. It contains not a line that the nicest judgment could pronounce obnoxious; and yet, in every page is a mass of material to create both surprise and laughter. It is impossible to read the volume through, without feeling, not only that you have been well entertained, but well instructed.Copies of either of the above books sent to any address in the United States or Canada, free of postage. Send cash orders toDICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann Street, New York.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "INQUIRE WITHIN," "THE BIBLICAL REASON WHY," "REASON WHY OF GENERAL SCIENCE," "THAT'S IT, OR, PLAIN TEACHINGS," &c., &c.

Profusely Illustrated. 12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price $1.

Giving reasons for hundreds of interesting facts in connection with Zoology, and throwing a light upon the peculiar habits and instincts of the various Orders of the Animal Kingdom.

EXAMPLE.

Why has the lion such a large mane?Why does the otter, when hunting for fish, swim against the stream?Why do dogs turn around two or three times before they lie down?Why have flat fishes their upper sides dark, and their under sides white?Why do sporting dogs make what is termed "a point?"Why do birds often roost upon, one leg?Why do frogs keep their mouths closed while breathing?Why do cats, when being played with, lie on their backs, seize the hand of the person playing with them with their forepaws, and strike with their hind feet?Why does the wren build several nests, but occupies only one?

This volume answers about 1500 similar questions.

The Corner Cupboard; or, Facts for Everybody.

By the Author of "Inquire Within," "The Reason Why," &c.

Large 12mo, 400 pages. Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Illustrated with over One Thousand Engravings.

PRICE ONE DOLLAR.

Embracing Facts about I. Things not generally known, II. Things that ought to be known. III. Things worth knowing. The "Corner Cupboard" is

A Complete Confectioner.A Complete Cook.A Complete Family Doctor.A Complete Gardener.A Complete Father's Book.A Complete Mother's Book.A Complete Family Book.A Complete Lady's Book.A Complete Gentleman's Book.A Complete Boy's Book.A Complete Girl's Book.A Complete Master's Book.A Complete Servant's Book.A Complete Amusement Book.A Friend at Everybody's Elbow in Time of Need.

It tells about the food we consume, the clothes we wear, the house we live in, and facts from the Arts and Sciences, as well as from Literature, Manufacture, Commerce, Anatomy, Physiology, the Garden and Field, the whole forming a complete Encyclopedia of Useful Knowledge. Whether in the parlor or the kitchen, the chamber or the boudoir, at home or abroad, it may be very appropriately called the Family's Beady Adviser.

Comprising the Marvellous and Rare, Odd, Curious, Quaint, Eccentric and Extraordinary, in all Ages and Nations, in Art, Nature and Science, including many Wonders of the World, enriched with Hundreds of Authentic Illustrations.

EDITED BY EDMUND FILLINGHAM KING, M. A., AUTHOR OF "LIFE OF NEWTON," &c.

12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price One Dollar.

In the present work, interesting scenes from Nature, curiosities of art, costume, and customs of a bygone period, rather predominate; but we have devoted many of its pages to descriptions of remarkable occurrences, beautiful landscapes, stupendous waterfalls, and sublime sea pieces. It contains not a line that the nicest judgment could pronounce obnoxious; and yet, in every page is a mass of material to create both surprise and laughter. It is impossible to read the volume through, without feeling, not only that you have been well entertained, but well instructed.

Copies of either of the above books sent to any address in the United States or Canada, free of postage. Send cash orders to

DICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann Street, New York.

The Reason Why:GENERAL SCIENCE.A CAREFUL COLLECTION OFSome Thousands of ReasonsFOR THINGS WHICH, THOUGH GENERALLY KNOWN, ARE IMPERFECTLY UNDERSTOOD.A Book of Condensed Scientific Knowledge for the Million.BY THE AUTHOR OF "INQUIRE WITHIN.""What 'Haydn's Dictionary of Dates' is in regard to Historical events, this wonderful book is in respect to scientific facts. The plan of the book and its execution leave nothing to be desired."[Church of England Monthly Review.This Work assigns REASONS, for the thousands of things that daily fall under the eye of the intelligent observer, and of which he seeks a simple and clear explanation.EXAMPLE.Why does silver tarnish when exposed to the light?Why do some colors fade and others darken when exposed to the sun?What develops electricity in the clouds?Why doeslightningsometimes appear red, at others yellow, at others white?Why does dew form round drops on the leaves of plants?Why is the sky blue?This volume answers 1,325 similar questions."THEREASONWHY" is a handsome 12mo volume, of 350 pages, printed on fine paper, bound in cloth, gilt, and embellished with a large number of Wood Cuts, illustrating the various subjects treated of.PRICE ONE DOLLAR.Copies Mailed to any address in the United States or Canada, free of postage.Live and Learn;A GUIDE TO ALL WHO WISH TOSPEAK AND WRITE CORRECTLY.Particularly intended as a book of reference for the solution of difficulties connected with Grammar, Composition, Punctuation, &c., with explanations of Latin and French words and phrases of frequent occurrence in newspapers, reviews, periodicals, and books in general; containing examples ofONE THOUSAND MISTAKESOf daily occurrence in Speaking, Writing, and Pronunciation, together with detailed Instructions for Writing for the Press, and forms of articles in the various departments of Newspaper Literature."Such a book as this has long been wanted by those who entertain the wish alluded to in the title. It is suitable for all classes. We have attentively conned its pages, and canrecommendit as one of the best works of reference for the young student, or even the ripe scholar, and as deserving to be generally consulted. The work is altogether useful and indispensable."[Tribune.216 Pages, Bound in Cloth, 12mo.PRICE FIFTY CENTS,And sent to any address Free of Postage. Send Cash Orders toDICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann Street, N. Y.

A CAREFUL COLLECTION OF

Some Thousands of Reasons

FOR THINGS WHICH, THOUGH GENERALLY KNOWN, ARE IMPERFECTLY UNDERSTOOD.

A Book of Condensed Scientific Knowledge for the Million.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "INQUIRE WITHIN."

"What 'Haydn's Dictionary of Dates' is in regard to Historical events, this wonderful book is in respect to scientific facts. The plan of the book and its execution leave nothing to be desired."[Church of England Monthly Review.

This Work assigns REASONS, for the thousands of things that daily fall under the eye of the intelligent observer, and of which he seeks a simple and clear explanation.

EXAMPLE.

Why does silver tarnish when exposed to the light?Why do some colors fade and others darken when exposed to the sun?What develops electricity in the clouds?Why doeslightningsometimes appear red, at others yellow, at others white?Why does dew form round drops on the leaves of plants?Why is the sky blue?

Why does silver tarnish when exposed to the light?

Why do some colors fade and others darken when exposed to the sun?

What develops electricity in the clouds?

Why doeslightningsometimes appear red, at others yellow, at others white?

Why does dew form round drops on the leaves of plants?

Why is the sky blue?

This volume answers 1,325 similar questions.

"THEREASONWHY" is a handsome 12mo volume, of 350 pages, printed on fine paper, bound in cloth, gilt, and embellished with a large number of Wood Cuts, illustrating the various subjects treated of.

PRICE ONE DOLLAR.

Copies Mailed to any address in the United States or Canada, free of postage.

A GUIDE TO ALL WHO WISH TO

SPEAK AND WRITE CORRECTLY.

Particularly intended as a book of reference for the solution of difficulties connected with Grammar, Composition, Punctuation, &c., with explanations of Latin and French words and phrases of frequent occurrence in newspapers, reviews, periodicals, and books in general; containing examples of

ONE THOUSAND MISTAKES

Of daily occurrence in Speaking, Writing, and Pronunciation, together with detailed Instructions for Writing for the Press, and forms of articles in the various departments of Newspaper Literature.

"Such a book as this has long been wanted by those who entertain the wish alluded to in the title. It is suitable for all classes. We have attentively conned its pages, and canrecommendit as one of the best works of reference for the young student, or even the ripe scholar, and as deserving to be generally consulted. The work is altogether useful and indispensable."[Tribune.

216 Pages, Bound in Cloth, 12mo.

PRICE FIFTY CENTS,And sent to any address Free of Postage. Send Cash Orders toDICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann Street, N. Y.

The Secret Out;OR,1,000 TRICKS WITH CARDS AND OTHER RECREATIONS.ILLUSTRATED WITH OVER 300 ENGRAVINGS.And containing clear and comprehensive explanations how to perform with ease all the Curious Card Deceptions and Sleight-of-Hand Tricks extant. With an endless variety of Entertaining Experiments in Drawing-Room, or White Magic, including the celebrated Science of Second Sight. Together with a choice collection of Intricate and Puzzling Questions. Amusements in Chance, Natural Magic, etc., etc., etc.By the Author of "The Sociable," "The Magician's Own Book," "ParlorTheatricals," etc.Large 12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price One Dollar.A Book which explains all the Tricks and Deceptions with Playing Cards, ever known or invented, and gives, besides, a great many new and interesting ones—the whole being described so accurately and carefully, with engravings to illustrate them, that anybody can easily learn how to practise these Tricks.This book contains, in addition to its numerous Card Tricks above described, full and easily understood explanations of someTwo Hundred and Fortyof the mostCurious, Amusing & Interesting Sleight-of-Hand & Legerdemain TricksEver invented, and which are illustrated with Engravings to make each trick understood with ease.The Magician's Own BookOR,THE WHOLE ART OF CONJURING.Being a Complete Hand-Book of Parlor Magic, containing over One Thousand Optical, Chemical, Mechanical, Magnetical, and Magical Experiments, Amusing Transmutations, Astonishing Sleights and Subtleties, Celebrated Card Deceptions, Ingenious Tricks with Numbers, Curious and Entertaining Puzzles—together with all the most Noted Tricks of Modern Performers.The whole Illustrated with over 500 Wood Cuts,And intended as a source of Amusement forONE THOUSAND AND ONE EVENINGS.12mo, cloth, 400 pages, gilt side and back stamp. Price ONE DOLLAR, sent free of postage.Here is a book for the long winter evenings, and one that will make all merry and happy. It contains over a THOUSAND TRICKS, of every description; and they are all explained so clear and explicitly, that any person can comprehend and perform them with ease. It also contains numerous CURIOUS PUZZLES, with patterns showing how they are done, any one of which will afford amusement enough for a whole evening.Copies sent to any address free of postage. Send Cash Orders toDICK & FITZGERALD,18 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.

ILLUSTRATED WITH OVER 300 ENGRAVINGS.

And containing clear and comprehensive explanations how to perform with ease all the Curious Card Deceptions and Sleight-of-Hand Tricks extant. With an endless variety of Entertaining Experiments in Drawing-Room, or White Magic, including the celebrated Science of Second Sight. Together with a choice collection of Intricate and Puzzling Questions. Amusements in Chance, Natural Magic, etc., etc., etc.

By the Author of "The Sociable," "The Magician's Own Book," "ParlorTheatricals," etc.

Large 12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price One Dollar.

A Book which explains all the Tricks and Deceptions with Playing Cards, ever known or invented, and gives, besides, a great many new and interesting ones—the whole being described so accurately and carefully, with engravings to illustrate them, that anybody can easily learn how to practise these Tricks.

This book contains, in addition to its numerous Card Tricks above described, full and easily understood explanations of someTwo Hundred and Fortyof the most

Curious, Amusing & Interesting Sleight-of-Hand & Legerdemain Tricks

Ever invented, and which are illustrated with Engravings to make each trick understood with ease.

Being a Complete Hand-Book of Parlor Magic, containing over One Thousand Optical, Chemical, Mechanical, Magnetical, and Magical Experiments, Amusing Transmutations, Astonishing Sleights and Subtleties, Celebrated Card Deceptions, Ingenious Tricks with Numbers, Curious and Entertaining Puzzles—together with all the most Noted Tricks of Modern Performers.

The whole Illustrated with over 500 Wood Cuts,

And intended as a source of Amusement for

ONE THOUSAND AND ONE EVENINGS.

12mo, cloth, 400 pages, gilt side and back stamp. Price ONE DOLLAR, sent free of postage.

Here is a book for the long winter evenings, and one that will make all merry and happy. It contains over a THOUSAND TRICKS, of every description; and they are all explained so clear and explicitly, that any person can comprehend and perform them with ease. It also contains numerous CURIOUS PUZZLES, with patterns showing how they are done, any one of which will afford amusement enough for a whole evening.

Copies sent to any address free of postage. Send Cash Orders to

DICK & FITZGERALD,18 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.

THE SOCIABLE;OR,One Thousand and One Home Amusements.CONTAININGACTING PROVERBS, DRAMATIC CHARADES, ACTING CHARADES, ORDRAWING-ROOM PANTOMIMES, MUSICAL BURLESQUES, TABLEAUXVIVANTS, PARLOR GAMES, GAMES OF ACTION, FORFEITS, SCIENCEIN SPORT AND PARLOR MAGIC, AND A CHOICE COLLECTIONOF CURIOUS MENTAL AND MECHANICAL PUZZLES, &c.By the author of "The Magician's Own Book."Illustrated with nearly 300 Engravings and Diagrams,THE WHOLE BEING A FUND OF NEVER-ENDING ENTERTAINMENT.Nearly 400 pages, 12mo., Cloth, gilt side stamp, $1.00."The Sociable" will be found one of the most extensively popular family books ever issued from the press. As its title implies, it is a collection—a completerepertoire—of theAMUSEMENTS OF HOME,Embracing a large and comprehensive list of recreativepastimes, arranged as follows:Parlor Theatricals, including Acting Proverbs, Acting Charades, Dramatic Charades and Tableaux Vivants; Games of Action; Games requiring Memory and Attention; Games requiring Wit and Intelligence; Ruses, or Catch Games; Forfeits; Puzzles; Fireside Games for Winter Evenings, and Science in Sport, and Parlor Magic.Many of these Games—the majority of them—areENTIRELY NEW, as are, also, thePARLOR THEATRICALSANDTABLEAUX VIVANTS,Which werePREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR THIS WORK. Everything in the book is superior of its kind—the greatest care hiving been taken to exclude everything that was not above the standard of mediocrity in interest and ingenuity. It isTHE ONLY BOOKOF THIS KINDEver Published in America,And as it will be invaluable to Families, Schools, Social Clubs, etc., as a book of reference on all matters of Amusement and Recreation, there must be a steady and permanent demand for it at all seasons and in all years, although few of the so-called "Holiday Books" are as appropriate for Gifts as THESOCIABLE.Each department isAMPLY ILLUSTRATEDwithBEAUTIFUL WOOD ENGRAVINGSWhich render the Text clear, and fully explain all the Puzzles, the Mechanical Contrivances mentioned, and other things difficult to describe in writing. It is elegantly bound, so as to be an ornament to any center-table, and its typographical execution is a specimen of the highest excellence.The need of such a collection of HOME GAMES has long been felt, and the publishers believe that this endeavor on their part, to supply that want, must meet with the fullest success. They have spared neither trouble nor expense to render it a complete and invaluablevade mecumof Domestic Amusements, so that its name may be familiar as a "Household Word" in all families, north, south, east and west, where the value of wholesome and innocent recreation is recognized.Price only One Dollar, bound in cloth, with gilt side and back stamp, sent to any address in the United States, free of postage. Send cash orders toDICK & FITZGERALD,18 ANN STREET, NEW YORK.

CONTAINING

ACTING PROVERBS, DRAMATIC CHARADES, ACTING CHARADES, ORDRAWING-ROOM PANTOMIMES, MUSICAL BURLESQUES, TABLEAUXVIVANTS, PARLOR GAMES, GAMES OF ACTION, FORFEITS, SCIENCEIN SPORT AND PARLOR MAGIC, AND A CHOICE COLLECTIONOF CURIOUS MENTAL AND MECHANICAL PUZZLES, &c.

By the author of "The Magician's Own Book."

Illustrated with nearly 300 Engravings and Diagrams,

THE WHOLE BEING A FUND OF NEVER-ENDING ENTERTAINMENT.

Nearly 400 pages, 12mo., Cloth, gilt side stamp, $1.00.

"The Sociable" will be found one of the most extensively popular family books ever issued from the press. As its title implies, it is a collection—a completerepertoire—of the

AMUSEMENTS OF HOME,

Embracing a large and comprehensive list of recreativepastimes, arranged as follows:Parlor Theatricals, including Acting Proverbs, Acting Charades, Dramatic Charades and Tableaux Vivants; Games of Action; Games requiring Memory and Attention; Games requiring Wit and Intelligence; Ruses, or Catch Games; Forfeits; Puzzles; Fireside Games for Winter Evenings, and Science in Sport, and Parlor Magic.Many of these Games—the majority of them—areENTIRELY NEW, as are, also, the

Embracing a large and comprehensive list of recreativepastimes, arranged as follows:

Parlor Theatricals, including Acting Proverbs, Acting Charades, Dramatic Charades and Tableaux Vivants; Games of Action; Games requiring Memory and Attention; Games requiring Wit and Intelligence; Ruses, or Catch Games; Forfeits; Puzzles; Fireside Games for Winter Evenings, and Science in Sport, and Parlor Magic.

Many of these Games—the majority of them—areENTIRELY NEW, as are, also, the

PARLOR THEATRICALSANDTABLEAUX VIVANTS,

Which werePREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR THIS WORK. Everything in the book is superior of its kind—the greatest care hiving been taken to exclude everything that was not above the standard of mediocrity in interest and ingenuity. It is

THE ONLY BOOKOF THIS KINDEver Published in America,

And as it will be invaluable to Families, Schools, Social Clubs, etc., as a book of reference on all matters of Amusement and Recreation, there must be a steady and permanent demand for it at all seasons and in all years, although few of the so-called "Holiday Books" are as appropriate for Gifts as THESOCIABLE.Each department isAMPLY ILLUSTRATEDwith

Each department isAMPLY ILLUSTRATEDwith

BEAUTIFUL WOOD ENGRAVINGS

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The need of such a collection of HOME GAMES has long been felt, and the publishers believe that this endeavor on their part, to supply that want, must meet with the fullest success. They have spared neither trouble nor expense to render it a complete and invaluablevade mecumof Domestic Amusements, so that its name may be familiar as a "Household Word" in all families, north, south, east and west, where the value of wholesome and innocent recreation is recognized.

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The Perfect Gentleman;Or, ETIQUETTE AND ELOQUENCE.A Book of Information and Instruction for those who desire to become Brilliant or Conspicuous in General Society, or at Parties, Dinners or Popular Gatherings, &c.A handsome volume of 335 pages, beautifully bound and gilt. Price $1 00.This is not only a valuable book of reference, but it contains minute Instructions for Gentlemen in all those modern accomplishments which have become almost a necessity in this age of refinement. It gives directions how to use Wine at Table, with rules for judging the quality thereof—Rules for Carving, and a complete Etiquette of the Dinner Table, including Dinner Speeches, Toasts and Sentiments, Wit and Conversation at Table, &c. It has also an American Code of Etiquette and Politeness for all occasions—Model Speeches, with directions how to deliver them—Duties of the Chairman at Public Meetings, Forms of Preambles and Resolutions, &c. In short, this book will give a man every possible information he may desire to enable him to appear to good advantage in either public or private life. It is a choice book that any gentleman will find a valuable addition to his library. We expect to sell at least one hundred thousand copies of this work, and the price is correspondingly low.Art of Dancing without a Master;Or, Ball Room Guide and Instructor.TO WHICH IS ADDEDHints on Etiquette; also, The Figures, Music and Necessary Instruction for the Performance of the most Modern and Improved Dances.By EDWARD FERRERO, Professor of Dancing at West Point.By the aid of which any one can attain a knowledge of the Art of Dancing without a Master. This work also containsONE HUNDRED AND FIVE PAGES OF THE CHOICEST MUSIC,Arranged for the Piano Forte by the most celebrated Professors. The whole forming the most valuable and usefulmelangefor the centre-table of the drawing-room ever published. The MUSIC alone, if purchased in separate sheets at any of the music stores, would cost ten times the price of the book. Thus you can obtaina History of Dancing, Hints on Etiquette, the Figures and Steps of all Dances, and Ten Dollars' worth of the Choicest Music FOR ONE DOLLAR.SONGS OF IRELAND.Embracing Songs of the Affections, Convivial and Comic Songs, Patriotic and Military Songs, Historical and Political Songs, Moral, Sentimental, Satirical, and Miscellaneous Songs. Edited and Annotated by SAMUEL LOVER, Esq., Author of "Handy Andy," "Rory O'More," "Legends and Stories of Ireland," &c. Embellished with numerous fine Illustrations, engraved by the celebrated Dalziel. 12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price $1 25.Copies of the above Books sent to any address in the United States free of postage. Send cash orders toDICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann Street, N. Y.

Or, ETIQUETTE AND ELOQUENCE.

A Book of Information and Instruction for those who desire to become Brilliant or Conspicuous in General Society, or at Parties, Dinners or Popular Gatherings, &c.

A handsome volume of 335 pages, beautifully bound and gilt. Price $1 00.

This is not only a valuable book of reference, but it contains minute Instructions for Gentlemen in all those modern accomplishments which have become almost a necessity in this age of refinement. It gives directions how to use Wine at Table, with rules for judging the quality thereof—Rules for Carving, and a complete Etiquette of the Dinner Table, including Dinner Speeches, Toasts and Sentiments, Wit and Conversation at Table, &c. It has also an American Code of Etiquette and Politeness for all occasions—Model Speeches, with directions how to deliver them—Duties of the Chairman at Public Meetings, Forms of Preambles and Resolutions, &c. In short, this book will give a man every possible information he may desire to enable him to appear to good advantage in either public or private life. It is a choice book that any gentleman will find a valuable addition to his library. We expect to sell at least one hundred thousand copies of this work, and the price is correspondingly low.

Or, Ball Room Guide and Instructor.

TO WHICH IS ADDED

Hints on Etiquette; also, The Figures, Music and Necessary Instruction for the Performance of the most Modern and Improved Dances.

By EDWARD FERRERO, Professor of Dancing at West Point.

By the aid of which any one can attain a knowledge of the Art of Dancing without a Master. This work also contains

ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE PAGES OF THE CHOICEST MUSIC,

Arranged for the Piano Forte by the most celebrated Professors. The whole forming the most valuable and usefulmelangefor the centre-table of the drawing-room ever published. The MUSIC alone, if purchased in separate sheets at any of the music stores, would cost ten times the price of the book. Thus you can obtaina History of Dancing, Hints on Etiquette, the Figures and Steps of all Dances, and Ten Dollars' worth of the Choicest Music FOR ONE DOLLAR.

Embracing Songs of the Affections, Convivial and Comic Songs, Patriotic and Military Songs, Historical and Political Songs, Moral, Sentimental, Satirical, and Miscellaneous Songs. Edited and Annotated by SAMUEL LOVER, Esq., Author of "Handy Andy," "Rory O'More," "Legends and Stories of Ireland," &c. Embellished with numerous fine Illustrations, engraved by the celebrated Dalziel. 12mo, Cloth, Gilt Side and Back. Price $1 25.

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Judge Haliburton's Works.Sam Slick in Search of a Wife.12mo., Paper$0 50Cloth,price 1 00Everybody has heard of "Sam Slick, the Clockmaker," and he has given his opinion on almost everything. This book contains his opinion about "Courtin the Gals!" and his laughable adventures after the petticoats. Buy this book if you want many good hearty laughs. There is a book called "The Horse," and another "The Cow," and "The Dog," and so on; why shouldn't there be one on "The Gals?" They are about the most difficult to choose and to manage of any created critter, and there aint any dependable directions about pickin' and choosin' of them. Is it any wonder then so many fellows get taken in when they go for to swap hearts with them?Sam Slick's Nature and HumanNature.Large 12mo., Paper50Clothprice 1 00The Attache;or, Sam Slick in England.Largo 12mo., Paper50Clothprice 1 00Sam Slick's Sayings and Doings.Paper50Clothprice 1 00This is the most amusing collection of the Opinions, Sayings and Doings of the famous Sam Slick, that has ever been published. It gives the experiences of the Yankee Clockmaker, and the incidents that occurred in his journeyings over the world, together with his observations on men and things in general; also containing his opinions on Matrimony.Miscellaneous Books.Courtship Made Easy; or, theMysteries of Making Love Fully Explained. With specimen Love Letters. Containing also a Treatise on the general qualifications necessary for Marriage, and the proper age and condition for Wedlock, &c. By HARRYHAZEN, Jr., a widower who has been thrice married, but is still young enough to be an especial favorite of the ladies.price 13The Ladies' Love Oracle; or, Counsellorto the Fair Sex. Being a complete Fortune Teller and Interpreter to all questions upon the different events and situations of life, but more especially relating to all circumstances connected with Love, Courtship and Marriage. By MADAMLEMARCHAND. Illustrated cover, printed in colors. price$0 25Chesterfield's Art of Letter-writingSimplified. A Guide to Friendly, Affectionate, Polite andBusinessCorrespondence.price 13Containing a large collection of the most valuable information relative to the Art of Letter-Writing, with clear and complete instructions how to begin and end Correspondence, Rules for Punctuation and Spelling, &c., together with numerous examples of Letters and Notes on every subject of Epistolary intercourse, with several Important Hints on Love Letters.The Laws of Love. A CompleteCode of Gallantry. 12mo. Paper,price 25Containing concise rules for the conduct of Courtship through its entire progress, aphorisms of love, rules for telling the characters and dispositions of women, remedies for love, and an Epistolary Code.Gamblers' Tricks with Cards Exposedand Explained. By J. H. GREEN, Reformed Gambler. 12mo. Paper.price 25This work contains one hundred tricks with cards, explained, and shows the numerous cheats which Gamblers practice upon their unwary dupes. The uninitiated will stare when they here see how easily they can be swindled by dealing, cutting, and shuffling cards.How to Win and How to Woo;Containing Rules for the Etiquette of Courtship, with directions showing how to win the favor of Ladies, how to begin and end a Courtship, and how Love Letters should be written.price 13Bridal Etiquette; A Sensible Guideto the Etiquette and Observances of the Marriage Ceremonies; containing complete directions for Bridal Receptions, and the necessary rules for bridesmaids, groomsmen, sending cards, &c., &c.price 13How to Behave; or, The Spirit ofEtiquette: A complete guide to Polite Society, for Ladies and Gentlemen; containing rules for good behavior at the dinner table, in the parlor, and in the street; with important hints on introduction, and the art of conversation.price 13Dashes of American Humor.With numerous laughable illustrations, on tinted paper, from designs from John Leach, 320 pages,paper cover,$0 50Cloth, gilt,price 1 00This work contains in its 320 pages, some thirty of the most amusing articles we have ever perused, redolent with not only humor, but with wisdom and pathos; the happiest days and most innocent recreations of our youth are here recalled.Dr. Valentine's Comic Lectures.A Budget of Wit and Humor; or, Morsels of Mirth for the Melancholy. A certain cure for the Blues, and all other serious complaints. Comprising Comic Lectures on Heads, Faces, Noses, Mouths, Animal Magnetism, etc., with Specimens of Eloquence, Transactions of Learned Societies, Delineations of Eccentric Characters, Comic Songs, etc., etc. By Dr. W. VALENTINE, the favorite delineator of Eccentric Characters. Illustrated with twelve portraits of Dr. Valentine in his most celebrated characters. 12mo.,Cloth, gilt1 00Ornamented paper coverprice 50Dr. Valentine's Comic Metamorphoses.Being the second series of Dr. Valentine's Lectures, with characters as given by the late Yankee Hill. Embellished with numerous portraits.Ornamental Paper Cover50Cloth, giltprice 1 00Laughable Adventures of Messrs.Brown, Jones and Robinson, showing where they went, and how they went; what they did, and how they did it. With nearly 200 most thrillingly comic engravings.price 25Laughing Gas.An Encyclopedia of Wit, Wisdom and Wind. By SAMSLICK, Jr. Comically illustrated with 103 original and laughable engravings, and near 500 side-extending jokes, and other things to get fat on; and the best of it is, that everything about the book is new and fresh—all new; new designs, new stories, new type—no comic almanac stuff. It will be found a complete antidote to "hard times." price25The Courtship of Chevalier Sly-Fox-Wikoff, showing his heart-rending, astounding, and most wonderful love adventures with Fanny Elssler and Miss Gambol. Illustrated with 200 comic engravings price$0 25The Extraordinary and Mirth-Provoking Adventures by Sea and Land, of Oscar Shanghai. Illustrated by nearly 200 comic engravings price25All told in a series of nearly two hundred of the most risible, quizzible, provoking, peculiar, saucy and spicy cuts ever gathered within the leaves of any one book. All fond of a hearty laugh, here is amusement for many a merry hour.Charley White's Ethiopian JokeBook. Being a perfect Casket of Fun, the first and only work of the kind ever published. Containing a full expose of all the most laughable Jokes, Stories, Witticisms, &c., as told by the celebrated Ethiopian Comedian, Charles White. 18mo., 94 pages price121⁄2Black Wit and Darkey Conversations.By Charles White. Containing a large collection of Laughable Anecdotes, Jokes, Stories, Witticisms, and Darkey Conversations. 18mo., price121⁄2Chips from Uncle Sam's JackKnife. Illustrated with over one hundred Comical Engravings, and comprising a collection of over 500 Laughable Stories, Funny Adventures, Comic Poetry, Queer Conundrums, Terrific Puns, Witty Sayings, Sublime Jokes and Sentimental Sentences. The whole being a most perfect portfolio for those who love to laugh. Large Octavo price25The Comical Adventures of DavidDufficks. Illustrated with over 100 Funny engravings. Large Octavo, price25Yale College Scrapes; or How theBoys Go It at New Haven. price25This is a book of 114 pages, containing accounts of all the noted and famous "Scrapes" and "Sprees," of which students at Old Yale have been guilty for the last quarter of a century.The Comic Wandering Jew.Full of Fun and containing 100 Humorous engravings price25Any Book on this List will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada,Free of Postage. Send Cash Orders toDICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann St., N. Y.

Sam Slick in Search of a Wife.12mo., Paper$0 50Cloth,price 1 00

Everybody has heard of "Sam Slick, the Clockmaker," and he has given his opinion on almost everything. This book contains his opinion about "Courtin the Gals!" and his laughable adventures after the petticoats. Buy this book if you want many good hearty laughs. There is a book called "The Horse," and another "The Cow," and "The Dog," and so on; why shouldn't there be one on "The Gals?" They are about the most difficult to choose and to manage of any created critter, and there aint any dependable directions about pickin' and choosin' of them. Is it any wonder then so many fellows get taken in when they go for to swap hearts with them?

Sam Slick's Nature and HumanNature.Large 12mo., Paper50Clothprice 1 00The Attache;or, Sam Slick in England.Largo 12mo., Paper50Clothprice 1 00Sam Slick's Sayings and Doings.Paper50Clothprice 1 00

This is the most amusing collection of the Opinions, Sayings and Doings of the famous Sam Slick, that has ever been published. It gives the experiences of the Yankee Clockmaker, and the incidents that occurred in his journeyings over the world, together with his observations on men and things in general; also containing his opinions on Matrimony.

Courtship Made Easy; or, theMysteries of Making Love Fully Explained. With specimen Love Letters. Containing also a Treatise on the general qualifications necessary for Marriage, and the proper age and condition for Wedlock, &c. By HARRYHAZEN, Jr., a widower who has been thrice married, but is still young enough to be an especial favorite of the ladies.price 13The Ladies' Love Oracle; or, Counsellorto the Fair Sex. Being a complete Fortune Teller and Interpreter to all questions upon the different events and situations of life, but more especially relating to all circumstances connected with Love, Courtship and Marriage. By MADAMLEMARCHAND. Illustrated cover, printed in colors. price$0 25Chesterfield's Art of Letter-writingSimplified. A Guide to Friendly, Affectionate, Polite andBusinessCorrespondence.price 13

The Ladies' Love Oracle; or, Counsellorto the Fair Sex. Being a complete Fortune Teller and Interpreter to all questions upon the different events and situations of life, but more especially relating to all circumstances connected with Love, Courtship and Marriage. By MADAMLEMARCHAND. Illustrated cover, printed in colors. price$0 25

Chesterfield's Art of Letter-writingSimplified. A Guide to Friendly, Affectionate, Polite andBusinessCorrespondence.price 13

Containing a large collection of the most valuable information relative to the Art of Letter-Writing, with clear and complete instructions how to begin and end Correspondence, Rules for Punctuation and Spelling, &c., together with numerous examples of Letters and Notes on every subject of Epistolary intercourse, with several Important Hints on Love Letters.

The Laws of Love. A CompleteCode of Gallantry. 12mo. Paper,price 25

Containing concise rules for the conduct of Courtship through its entire progress, aphorisms of love, rules for telling the characters and dispositions of women, remedies for love, and an Epistolary Code.

Gamblers' Tricks with Cards Exposedand Explained. By J. H. GREEN, Reformed Gambler. 12mo. Paper.price 25

This work contains one hundred tricks with cards, explained, and shows the numerous cheats which Gamblers practice upon their unwary dupes. The uninitiated will stare when they here see how easily they can be swindled by dealing, cutting, and shuffling cards.

How to Win and How to Woo;Containing Rules for the Etiquette of Courtship, with directions showing how to win the favor of Ladies, how to begin and end a Courtship, and how Love Letters should be written.price 13Bridal Etiquette; A Sensible Guideto the Etiquette and Observances of the Marriage Ceremonies; containing complete directions for Bridal Receptions, and the necessary rules for bridesmaids, groomsmen, sending cards, &c., &c.price 13How to Behave; or, The Spirit ofEtiquette: A complete guide to Polite Society, for Ladies and Gentlemen; containing rules for good behavior at the dinner table, in the parlor, and in the street; with important hints on introduction, and the art of conversation.price 13

Bridal Etiquette; A Sensible Guideto the Etiquette and Observances of the Marriage Ceremonies; containing complete directions for Bridal Receptions, and the necessary rules for bridesmaids, groomsmen, sending cards, &c., &c.price 13

How to Behave; or, The Spirit ofEtiquette: A complete guide to Polite Society, for Ladies and Gentlemen; containing rules for good behavior at the dinner table, in the parlor, and in the street; with important hints on introduction, and the art of conversation.price 13

Dashes of American Humor.With numerous laughable illustrations, on tinted paper, from designs from John Leach, 320 pages,

paper cover,$0 50Cloth, gilt,price 1 00

This work contains in its 320 pages, some thirty of the most amusing articles we have ever perused, redolent with not only humor, but with wisdom and pathos; the happiest days and most innocent recreations of our youth are here recalled.

Dr. Valentine's Comic Lectures.A Budget of Wit and Humor; or, Morsels of Mirth for the Melancholy. A certain cure for the Blues, and all other serious complaints. Comprising Comic Lectures on Heads, Faces, Noses, Mouths, Animal Magnetism, etc., with Specimens of Eloquence, Transactions of Learned Societies, Delineations of Eccentric Characters, Comic Songs, etc., etc. By Dr. W. VALENTINE, the favorite delineator of Eccentric Characters. Illustrated with twelve portraits of Dr. Valentine in his most celebrated characters. 12mo.,Cloth, gilt1 00Ornamented paper coverprice 50Dr. Valentine's Comic Metamorphoses.Being the second series of Dr. Valentine's Lectures, with characters as given by the late Yankee Hill. Embellished with numerous portraits.Ornamental Paper Cover50Cloth, giltprice 1 00Laughable Adventures of Messrs.Brown, Jones and Robinson, showing where they went, and how they went; what they did, and how they did it. With nearly 200 most thrillingly comic engravings.price 25Laughing Gas.An Encyclopedia of Wit, Wisdom and Wind. By SAMSLICK, Jr. Comically illustrated with 103 original and laughable engravings, and near 500 side-extending jokes, and other things to get fat on; and the best of it is, that everything about the book is new and fresh—all new; new designs, new stories, new type—no comic almanac stuff. It will be found a complete antidote to "hard times." price25The Courtship of Chevalier Sly-Fox-Wikoff, showing his heart-rending, astounding, and most wonderful love adventures with Fanny Elssler and Miss Gambol. Illustrated with 200 comic engravings price$0 25The Extraordinary and Mirth-Provoking Adventures by Sea and Land, of Oscar Shanghai. Illustrated by nearly 200 comic engravings price25

Cloth, gilt1 00Ornamented paper coverprice 50

Dr. Valentine's Comic Metamorphoses.Being the second series of Dr. Valentine's Lectures, with characters as given by the late Yankee Hill. Embellished with numerous portraits.

Ornamental Paper Cover50Cloth, giltprice 1 00

Laughable Adventures of Messrs.Brown, Jones and Robinson, showing where they went, and how they went; what they did, and how they did it. With nearly 200 most thrillingly comic engravings.price 25

Laughing Gas.An Encyclopedia of Wit, Wisdom and Wind. By SAMSLICK, Jr. Comically illustrated with 103 original and laughable engravings, and near 500 side-extending jokes, and other things to get fat on; and the best of it is, that everything about the book is new and fresh—all new; new designs, new stories, new type—no comic almanac stuff. It will be found a complete antidote to "hard times." price25

The Courtship of Chevalier Sly-Fox-Wikoff, showing his heart-rending, astounding, and most wonderful love adventures with Fanny Elssler and Miss Gambol. Illustrated with 200 comic engravings price$0 25

The Extraordinary and Mirth-Provoking Adventures by Sea and Land, of Oscar Shanghai. Illustrated by nearly 200 comic engravings price25

All told in a series of nearly two hundred of the most risible, quizzible, provoking, peculiar, saucy and spicy cuts ever gathered within the leaves of any one book. All fond of a hearty laugh, here is amusement for many a merry hour.

Charley White's Ethiopian JokeBook. Being a perfect Casket of Fun, the first and only work of the kind ever published. Containing a full expose of all the most laughable Jokes, Stories, Witticisms, &c., as told by the celebrated Ethiopian Comedian, Charles White. 18mo., 94 pages price121⁄2Black Wit and Darkey Conversations.By Charles White. Containing a large collection of Laughable Anecdotes, Jokes, Stories, Witticisms, and Darkey Conversations. 18mo., price121⁄2Chips from Uncle Sam's JackKnife. Illustrated with over one hundred Comical Engravings, and comprising a collection of over 500 Laughable Stories, Funny Adventures, Comic Poetry, Queer Conundrums, Terrific Puns, Witty Sayings, Sublime Jokes and Sentimental Sentences. The whole being a most perfect portfolio for those who love to laugh. Large Octavo price25The Comical Adventures of DavidDufficks. Illustrated with over 100 Funny engravings. Large Octavo, price25Yale College Scrapes; or How theBoys Go It at New Haven. price25

Black Wit and Darkey Conversations.By Charles White. Containing a large collection of Laughable Anecdotes, Jokes, Stories, Witticisms, and Darkey Conversations. 18mo., price121⁄2

Chips from Uncle Sam's JackKnife. Illustrated with over one hundred Comical Engravings, and comprising a collection of over 500 Laughable Stories, Funny Adventures, Comic Poetry, Queer Conundrums, Terrific Puns, Witty Sayings, Sublime Jokes and Sentimental Sentences. The whole being a most perfect portfolio for those who love to laugh. Large Octavo price25

The Comical Adventures of DavidDufficks. Illustrated with over 100 Funny engravings. Large Octavo, price25

Yale College Scrapes; or How theBoys Go It at New Haven. price25

This is a book of 114 pages, containing accounts of all the noted and famous "Scrapes" and "Sprees," of which students at Old Yale have been guilty for the last quarter of a century.

The Comic Wandering Jew.Full of Fun and containing 100 Humorous engravings price25

Any Book on this List will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada,Free of Postage. Send Cash Orders to

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The Harp of a Thousand StringsOR, LAUGHTER FOR A LIFETIME.And peculiarly prepared to produce prolific PEALS OF LAUGHTER. The very quintessence of HUMAN WIT, WAGGERY and WISDOM.400 Pages of the most Mirth-Provoking Literature ever printed.It contains more than a Million Laughs, and is Illustrated with 200 Comic Cuts.The pictures are all original, designed by some of our best artists (including Darley), and the collection of droll conceits and queer stories is unsurpassed, having been several years in preparation.Large 12 mo, nearly 400 pages, Illustrated with 200 Comic Engravings, and bound in fine Cloth, with gilt side and back stamp.PRICE ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.THE BOOK OFOne Thousand Comical StoriesOr, ENDLESS REPAST OF FUN.A rich Banquet for Every Day in the Year, with several courses and a dessert.BILL OF FARE: Comprising Tales of Humor, Laughable Anecdotes, Irresistible Drolleries, Jovial Jokes, Comical Conceits, Puns and Pickings, Quibbles and Queries, Bon Mots and Broadgrins, Oddities, Epigrams, &c., &c. Merry Songs for Merry Moments; Conundrums for the Million; an inexhaustible store of Nuts to Crack, and Sports and Pastimes for all Seasons—forming a Welcome Guest for Spring, a Cheerful Friend for Summer, a Jovial Host for Autumn, a Pleasant Companion for Winter, and a varied Feast of Mirth for Everybody's Enjoyment.Appropriately Illustrated with 300 Comic Engravings. By the author of "Mrs. Partington's Carpet Bag of Fun."Large 12 mo. Cloth. Price One Dollar.Mrs. Partington's Carpet Bag of Fun.Illustrated with over 150 of the most laughable engravings ever designed, from drawings by Darley, McLennan, Leach, Phiz, Henning, Hine, Tenniel, Crowquill, Cruikshank, Meadows, Doyle, Goder and others; and a collection of over 1,000 of the most Comical Stories, Amusing Adventures, Side-splitting Jokes, Cheek-extending Poetry, Funny Conundrums, QUEER SAYINGS OF MRS. PARTINGTON, Heart-rending Puns, Witty Repartees, etc., etc.Bound in Paper, Price 50 Cents; Cloth, $1 00.In offering this book to the public, we must caution all weakly and nervous people against buying it. It is only intended for those hearty and robust persons who can laugh long and loud, and grow fat, being a perfect Encyclopedia of Wit and Witty Sayings. To those fond of Fun it will be a treasure.Copies of either of the above Books sent to any address in the United States, free of postage.DICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann Street, N. Y.

OR, LAUGHTER FOR A LIFETIME.

And peculiarly prepared to produce prolific PEALS OF LAUGHTER. The very quintessence of HUMAN WIT, WAGGERY and WISDOM.

400 Pages of the most Mirth-Provoking Literature ever printed.

It contains more than a Million Laughs, and is Illustrated with 200 Comic Cuts.

The pictures are all original, designed by some of our best artists (including Darley), and the collection of droll conceits and queer stories is unsurpassed, having been several years in preparation.

Large 12 mo, nearly 400 pages, Illustrated with 200 Comic Engravings, and bound in fine Cloth, with gilt side and back stamp.

PRICE ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.

Or, ENDLESS REPAST OF FUN.

A rich Banquet for Every Day in the Year, with several courses and a dessert.

BILL OF FARE: Comprising Tales of Humor, Laughable Anecdotes, Irresistible Drolleries, Jovial Jokes, Comical Conceits, Puns and Pickings, Quibbles and Queries, Bon Mots and Broadgrins, Oddities, Epigrams, &c., &c. Merry Songs for Merry Moments; Conundrums for the Million; an inexhaustible store of Nuts to Crack, and Sports and Pastimes for all Seasons—forming a Welcome Guest for Spring, a Cheerful Friend for Summer, a Jovial Host for Autumn, a Pleasant Companion for Winter, and a varied Feast of Mirth for Everybody's Enjoyment.

Appropriately Illustrated with 300 Comic Engravings. By the author of "Mrs. Partington's Carpet Bag of Fun."

Large 12 mo. Cloth. Price One Dollar.

Illustrated with over 150 of the most laughable engravings ever designed, from drawings by Darley, McLennan, Leach, Phiz, Henning, Hine, Tenniel, Crowquill, Cruikshank, Meadows, Doyle, Goder and others; and a collection of over 1,000 of the most Comical Stories, Amusing Adventures, Side-splitting Jokes, Cheek-extending Poetry, Funny Conundrums, QUEER SAYINGS OF MRS. PARTINGTON, Heart-rending Puns, Witty Repartees, etc., etc.

Bound in Paper, Price 50 Cents; Cloth, $1 00.

In offering this book to the public, we must caution all weakly and nervous people against buying it. It is only intended for those hearty and robust persons who can laugh long and loud, and grow fat, being a perfect Encyclopedia of Wit and Witty Sayings. To those fond of Fun it will be a treasure.

Copies of either of the above Books sent to any address in the United States, free of postage.

DICK & FITZGERALD, 18 Ann Street, N. Y.

FOOTNOTES:[1]That is, make two bags and sew the edges together, so that actually there will be a third bag between the two.[2]The figures represent the pairs,i. e., the 1 under M signifies that M belongs to thefirstpair.[3]This may be done by making the pass.[4]See also page84.[5]All experiments marked thus, *, should be performed on the hob of the grate, to permit the fumes to escape up the chimney.[6]The eye is to be applied to the little circular hole seen on the upper surface.[7]The thinnest substance ever observed is the aqueous film of the soap-bubble previous to bursting; yet it is capable of reflecting the faint image of a candle, or the sun. Hence its thickness must correspond with what Sir Isaac Newton calls the beginning of black, which appears in water at the thickness of the seven hundred and fifty thousandth part of an inch.[8]The pins are only used to hold the pea steady before it is blown from the pipe, as the pea alone will dance quite as well.[9]D is a good note for it. The upper string may be tuned to the upper D, and the two lower to the lower D, and D D. The "harmonics," are the sounds produced.[10]Ancestor of the fighting and writing Napiers of our day.[11]When anexact halfcannot be taken without a fraction, he must take thelarger half—you must tell him this before he commences. Here it is thelarger half.[12]From Parkes' Philosophy of Arithmetic, a capital work published by Moss & Bro. Philadelphia.[13]I. e., at the fourth square from the right angle.[14]This is done easily enough, but the following directions may not be needless for some. Draw a straight line for a base of any length. If you wish to form a equilateral triangle,i. e.one of which the three sides are equal, divide this base line by two, and at the point of division set up an upright line; then from each end of the base line slant against the central upright line one the length of the base. These, of course, will meet at the top, and the triangle is formed. Any other triangle may be formed in a similar manner, the length of the sides being at the choice of the artist.[15]Be sure and have the number you name greater than that of the first position of the card in the pack; for instance, twenty-four is greater than thirteen.

[1]That is, make two bags and sew the edges together, so that actually there will be a third bag between the two.

[2]The figures represent the pairs,i. e., the 1 under M signifies that M belongs to thefirstpair.

[3]This may be done by making the pass.

[4]See also page84.

[5]All experiments marked thus, *, should be performed on the hob of the grate, to permit the fumes to escape up the chimney.

[6]The eye is to be applied to the little circular hole seen on the upper surface.

[7]The thinnest substance ever observed is the aqueous film of the soap-bubble previous to bursting; yet it is capable of reflecting the faint image of a candle, or the sun. Hence its thickness must correspond with what Sir Isaac Newton calls the beginning of black, which appears in water at the thickness of the seven hundred and fifty thousandth part of an inch.

[8]The pins are only used to hold the pea steady before it is blown from the pipe, as the pea alone will dance quite as well.

[9]D is a good note for it. The upper string may be tuned to the upper D, and the two lower to the lower D, and D D. The "harmonics," are the sounds produced.

[10]Ancestor of the fighting and writing Napiers of our day.

[11]When anexact halfcannot be taken without a fraction, he must take thelarger half—you must tell him this before he commences. Here it is thelarger half.

[12]From Parkes' Philosophy of Arithmetic, a capital work published by Moss & Bro. Philadelphia.

[13]I. e., at the fourth square from the right angle.

[14]This is done easily enough, but the following directions may not be needless for some. Draw a straight line for a base of any length. If you wish to form a equilateral triangle,i. e.one of which the three sides are equal, divide this base line by two, and at the point of division set up an upright line; then from each end of the base line slant against the central upright line one the length of the base. These, of course, will meet at the top, and the triangle is formed. Any other triangle may be formed in a similar manner, the length of the sides being at the choice of the artist.

[15]Be sure and have the number you name greater than that of the first position of the card in the pack; for instance, twenty-four is greater than thirteen.

Transcriber notes:p.vi. 'Cumbustion without Flame,' changed 'Cumbustion' to 'Combustion'.P.18. 'diaphonous' changed to 'diaphanous' as in 'diaphanous bodies'.P.29. 'here it' changed to 'here is'.P.32. 'the stall' changed to 'the stalk.'.P.38. 'the performed', changed 'performed' to 'performer'.P.61. 'Several t icks', should read 'Several tricks', fixed.P.74. 'convinience' changed to 'convenience'.P.76. 'supicion' changed to 'suspicion'.P.93. 'the smooth', changed 'the' to 'them'.P.94. 'sacer' changed to 'saucer'.P.101. 'appearence' changed to 'appearance'.P.103. 'lines will will', changed to 'lines will'.P.105. 'salt of strontian', changed 'strontian' to 'strontium'.P.105. 'will loose', changed 'loose' to 'lose'.P.122. 'seperated' changed to 'separated'.P.130. 'ja' changed to 'jar'.P.141. 'the crd, aon' changed to 'the crd, on'.P.142. 'thst the' changed to 'that the'.P.160. 'these are are' changed to 'these are'.P.167. 'sprinke some powdered camphor', changed 'sprinke' to sprinkle'.P.169. 'preduce similar effects', changed 'preduce' to 'produce'.P.175. Fig. 2 'REFRACTING STERESCOPE' changed to 'REFRACTING STEREOSCOPE'.P.192. 'blow throw the quill' changed 'throw' to 'through'.P.195. 'calcuated' changed to 'calculated'.P.196. 'abou' chanaged to 'about'.P.198. 'phemomena of nature.', changed 'phemomena' to 'phenomena'.P.201. 'perpindicular' changed to 'perpendicular'.P.210. 'half of tha triple', changed 'tha' to 'that'.P.214. 'a little scrunity' changed 'scrunity' to 'scrutiny'.P.216. 'in successsion' changed to 'in succession'.P.225. 'proceded' changed to 'proceeded'.P.253. Added two missing em dashes to answers.P.254. 'put suppose the', changed 'put' to 'but'.P.255. 'put prior', changed 'put' to 'but'.P.284. 'when you clearl', changed 'clearl' to 'clearly'.P.288. '48. A MAZE OR LABRYINTH.'; changed 'LABRYINTH' to 'LABYRINTH'.P.303. 'line us the basis', changed 'us' to 'as'.P.305. 'will readly', changed 'readly' to 'readily'.P.306. 'the forms therto)', changed 'therto' to 'thereto'.P.307. 'Fig 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,', changed 'Fig' to 'Figs.'P.307. 'With this uplex', changed 'uplex' to 'duplex'.P.307. 'several direetions', changed 'direetions' to 'directions'.P.316. 'illustrations o', changed 'o' to 'of'.P.317. 'In desigining' changed 'desigining' to 'designing'.P.320. 'first (Fig.', changed to 'first (Fig. 54)'.P.349. 'and unlimited' changed to 'an unlimited'.P.351. 'the flottom' changed to 'the bottom'.P.353. 'beng reflected' changed to 'being reflected'.P.353. 'mithltiplied' changed to 'multiplied'.Add: Inquire Within... 'populur' changed to 'popular'. Changed 'fradulent' to 'fraudulent'.Add: 'The Reason Why:' changed 'lightining' to 'lightning'.Add: 'Live and Learn;' changed 'recommonded' to 'recommend'.Add: 'Amusements of Home,' changed 'pastime' to 'pastimes'. Add: 'PARLOR THEATRICALS' changed 'everthing' to 'everything'.Add: 'Chesterfield's Art of Letter-writing' changed 'Busines' to 'Business'.Fixed various punctuation.

p.vi. 'Cumbustion without Flame,' changed 'Cumbustion' to 'Combustion'.P.18. 'diaphonous' changed to 'diaphanous' as in 'diaphanous bodies'.P.29. 'here it' changed to 'here is'.P.32. 'the stall' changed to 'the stalk.'.P.38. 'the performed', changed 'performed' to 'performer'.P.61. 'Several t icks', should read 'Several tricks', fixed.P.74. 'convinience' changed to 'convenience'.P.76. 'supicion' changed to 'suspicion'.P.93. 'the smooth', changed 'the' to 'them'.P.94. 'sacer' changed to 'saucer'.P.101. 'appearence' changed to 'appearance'.P.103. 'lines will will', changed to 'lines will'.P.105. 'salt of strontian', changed 'strontian' to 'strontium'.P.105. 'will loose', changed 'loose' to 'lose'.P.122. 'seperated' changed to 'separated'.P.130. 'ja' changed to 'jar'.P.141. 'the crd, aon' changed to 'the crd, on'.P.142. 'thst the' changed to 'that the'.P.160. 'these are are' changed to 'these are'.P.167. 'sprinke some powdered camphor', changed 'sprinke' to sprinkle'.P.169. 'preduce similar effects', changed 'preduce' to 'produce'.P.175. Fig. 2 'REFRACTING STERESCOPE' changed to 'REFRACTING STEREOSCOPE'.P.192. 'blow throw the quill' changed 'throw' to 'through'.P.195. 'calcuated' changed to 'calculated'.P.196. 'abou' chanaged to 'about'.P.198. 'phemomena of nature.', changed 'phemomena' to 'phenomena'.P.201. 'perpindicular' changed to 'perpendicular'.P.210. 'half of tha triple', changed 'tha' to 'that'.P.214. 'a little scrunity' changed 'scrunity' to 'scrutiny'.P.216. 'in successsion' changed to 'in succession'.P.225. 'proceded' changed to 'proceeded'.P.253. Added two missing em dashes to answers.P.254. 'put suppose the', changed 'put' to 'but'.P.255. 'put prior', changed 'put' to 'but'.P.284. 'when you clearl', changed 'clearl' to 'clearly'.P.288. '48. A MAZE OR LABRYINTH.'; changed 'LABRYINTH' to 'LABYRINTH'.P.303. 'line us the basis', changed 'us' to 'as'.P.305. 'will readly', changed 'readly' to 'readily'.P.306. 'the forms therto)', changed 'therto' to 'thereto'.P.307. 'Fig 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,', changed 'Fig' to 'Figs.'P.307. 'With this uplex', changed 'uplex' to 'duplex'.P.307. 'several direetions', changed 'direetions' to 'directions'.P.316. 'illustrations o', changed 'o' to 'of'.P.317. 'In desigining' changed 'desigining' to 'designing'.P.320. 'first (Fig.', changed to 'first (Fig. 54)'.P.349. 'and unlimited' changed to 'an unlimited'.P.351. 'the flottom' changed to 'the bottom'.P.353. 'beng reflected' changed to 'being reflected'.P.353. 'mithltiplied' changed to 'multiplied'.Add: Inquire Within... 'populur' changed to 'popular'. Changed 'fradulent' to 'fraudulent'.Add: 'The Reason Why:' changed 'lightining' to 'lightning'.Add: 'Live and Learn;' changed 'recommonded' to 'recommend'.Add: 'Amusements of Home,' changed 'pastime' to 'pastimes'. Add: 'PARLOR THEATRICALS' changed 'everthing' to 'everything'.Add: 'Chesterfield's Art of Letter-writing' changed 'Busines' to 'Business'.Fixed various punctuation.

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