The Project Gutenberg eBook of W. Kent & Co.'s Annual Catalogue, October 1858, by W. Kent & Co.

NEW ILLUSTRATED WORKS.

The Loves of the Poets; or, Portraits of Ideal Beauty: being a series of original Steel Engravings, drawn by the most eminent Artists, and engraved by Mote, with Illustrative Text by Tennyson, Wordsworth, etc. Demy 4to, richly ornamented, 21s. plain; 42s. coloured.

The Miller's Daughter. By Alfred Tennyson. Illustrated with Seventeen Steel Engravings, drawn by A. L. Bond, and engraved by Mote. With a Portrait of the Author. Small 4to, handsome cloth binding, 16s.; morocco, 24s.

The Fables of Æsop and Others. Translated into Human Nature, with Twenty-five humorous Illustrations by Charles H. Bennett, author of "Shadows." Small 4to, ornamental boards, 6s. plain; 10s. 6d. coloured.

"A more amusing, and eke a more instructive work, it is not easy to imagine."—Observer.

Christmas with the Poets: A Collection of English Poetry relating to the Festival of Christmas. Upwards of Fifty Engravings from Drawings by Birket Foster, and numerous Initial Letters and Borders printed in gold. New Edition, with additional Embellishments, super-royal 8vo, richly bound, 25s.; morocco, 35s.

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Merry Pictures by Comic Hands; being a Collection of Humorous Designs by Phiz, Crowquill, Doyle, Leech, Meadows, Hine, etc., with Illustrative Text. Oblong folio, handsome cover by Crowquill, 12s.

Milton's L'Allegro and Il Penseroso: with upwards of Thirty Illustrations, drawn and etched by Birket Foster. The text printed in red. Super-royal 8vo, neatly bound, 21s.; morocco, 31s. 6d.

"Altogether one of the handsomest and most beautiful books which has come under our notice; it deserves a place on every drawing-room table."—Morning Post.

Rhymes and Roundelayes in Praise of a Country Life, by Poets of Many Lands. Adorned on almost every page with Pictures by Ansdell, Absolon, Duncan, Dodgson, Foster, Goodall, Hulme, F. Tayler, and Weir. Second Edition, square 8vo, bound in the ancient fashion and richly ornamented, 21s.; morocco, 31s. 6d.

Longfellow's Poetical Works, Illustrated. New and Enlarged Edition. Including "Evangeline," "Voices of the Night," "Seaside and Fireside," "The Golden Legend," and other Poems. With One Hundred and Seventy Engravings on Wood, from Designs by Birket Foster, Jane E. Hay, and John Gilbert. Crown 8vo, 21s. cloth; 30s. morocco.

"Evangeline," separately, 10s. 6d. cloth; 16s. morocco.

"Voices of the Night," "Seaside," &c., 15s. cloth; 21s. morocco.

Longfellow's Kavanagh. With Thirty-nine Illustrations by Birket Foster. Crown 8vo, 10s. 6d. cloth; 16s. morocco.

"In this work Mr. Foster has more than supplied the requirements of the most fastidious, and his exquisite engravings, illustrative of such a story, are very like gilding refined gold."—Court Circular.

Longfellow's Hyperion, Illustrated. With nearly One Hundred Engravings of the Scenery of the Romance, from Original Drawings of the actual localities, by Birket Foster. Crown 8vo, 21s. cloth; 30s. morocco.

Longfellow's Golden Legend, Illustrated. A New and Revised Edition, with numerous Alterations and Notes by the Author. Illustrated by Birket Foster. Crown 8vo, 12s. cloth; 21s. morocco.

For other Editions of Longfellow's Works see pages 9 and 10.

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The Illustrated Byron. Beautifully printed in imperial 8vo, and enriched with numerous Illustrations by Birket Foster, Kenny Meadows, Gustave Janet, &c. Elegantly bound, 12s.

Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. Profusely Illustrated by William Harvey; with Memoir by the Rev. George Cheever, D.D. Third Edition, crown 8vo, 12s. cloth; 18s. morocco; large paper, 42s. cloth; 60s. morocco.

The Christian Graces in Olden Time: A Series of Female Portraits, beautifully engraved by the best Artists, with Poetical Illustrations by Henry Stebbing, D.D. Imperial 8vo, 21s. richly bound and gilt; 42s. coloured.

The Heroines of Shakspeare: Forty-five Portraits of his principal Female Characters. Engraved under the superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath, from Drawings by the best Artists. Imperial 8vo, handsomely bound in morocco, 42s.; Coloured Plates, £3 13s. 6d.

Poetry of the Year: Passages from the Poets, Descriptive of the Seasons. With Twenty-two Coloured Illustrations, from Drawings by Birket Foster, T. Creswick, E. Duncan, William Lee, C. H. Weigall, H. Weir, David Cox, and other eminent Artists. Imperial 8vo, large paper, 30s.

Humphrey's British Coins: The Coinage of the British Empire. Illustrated by Fac-similes of the Coins of each Period, in Gold, Silver, and Copper. By H. N. Humphreys. Super-royal 8vo, 21s. cloth; 25s. antique.

The Cartoons of Raffaelle, from Hampton Court Palace. Engraved by John Burnet. With Descriptive Letterpress and Critical Remarks. Seven large Plates (24 inches by 34). In wrapper, 31s. 6d.; or coloured, 63s.

Heath's Keepsake. The Keepsake. Edited by Miss M. A. Power (Lady Blessington's Niece), assisted by the most popular writers of the day. Royal 8vo, 21s.; India proofs, 52s. 6d.

The Gallery of Byron Beauties: Portraits of the Heroines of Lord Byron's Poems, from Drawings by the most eminent Artists. Super-royal 8vo, morocco, 31s. 6d.; highly coloured, £3.

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Heath's Waverley Gallery. Portraits of the principal Female Characters in the Writings of Scott. Thirty-six highly-finished Plates. Super-royal 8vo, splendidly bound in morocco, 31s. 6d.; with coloured Plates, £3.

Gallery of the Graces; or, Beauties of British Poets. Thirty-six beautiful Female Heads by Landseer, Boxall, F. Stone, &c., illustrating Tennyson, Campbell, Rogers, Landon, &c. Super-royal 8vo, 31s. 6d. morocco; with coloured Plates, £3.

Curiosities of Glass-making: A History of the Art, Ancient and Modern. By Apsley Pellatt, Esq. With Six beautifully coloured Plates of Antique Vases, &c. Small 4to, cloth, 12s.

Museum of Painting and Sculpture: A Collection of the principal Pictures, Statues, and Bas-reliefs in the Public and Private Galleries of Europe. This work, which contains Engravings of all the chief works in the Italian, German, Dutch, French, and English Schools, includes Twelve Hundred Plates, and is an indispensable vade-mecum to the Artist or Collector. In 17 handsome volumes small 8vo, neatly bound, with gilt tops, £4 14s. 6d.

The Bible Gallery: Eighteen Portraits of the Women mentioned in Scripture, Engraved from Original Drawings, with Letterpress Descriptions. Imperial 8vo, handsomely bound, 21s.; with Plates beautifully coloured, 42s.

The Women of the Bible. Eighteen Portraits (forming a Second Series of The Bible Gallery). Handsomely bound, 21s.; coloured, 42s.

The Language of Flowers; or, The Pilgrimage of Love. By Thomas Miller. With Eight beautifully coloured Plates. Second Edition, small 8vo, cloth, 6s.; morocco, 7s. 6d.

Milton's Poetical Works. Paradise Lost and Regained, Comus, Samson Agonistes, L'Allegro, &c.; with Essay on Milton's Life and Writings, by James Montgomery. Illustrated with One Hundred and Twenty Engravings, by Thompson, Williams, Orrin Smith, &c., from Drawings by William Harvey. Two volumes, crown 8vo, 24s. cloth; 34s. morocco.

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Cowper's Poems. With Life and Critical Remarks by the Rev. Thomas Dale; and Seventy-five fine Engravings by J. Orrin Smith, from Drawings by John Gilbert. Two vols. crown 8vo, 24s. cloth; 34s. morocco.

"The handsomest of the editions of Cowper."—Spectator.

Thomson's Seasons and Castle of Indolence. With Life and Critical Remarks by Allan Cunningham; and Forty-eight Illustrations by Samuel Williams. 12s. cloth; 17s. morocco.

Beattie and Collins's Poetical Works. With an Essay on their Lives and Writings; and Illustrations, engraved by S. Williams, &c., from Drawings by John Absolon. Crown 8vo, cloth, 12s.; morocco, 17s.

Sir Walter Scott's most Popular Works—

Tilt's Illustrated Editions.

1. THE LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL.
2. THE LADY OF THE LAKE.
3. MARMION: A TALE OF FLODDEN FIELD.
4. ROKEBY.

These elegant volumes are uniformly printed in fcp. 8vo, and Illustrated with numerous Engravings on Steel. Price 7s. cloth; 10s. 6d. morocco elegant.

BIOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, ETC.

Men of the Time: or, Biographical Sketches of Eminent Living Characters—Authors, Architects, Artists, Composers, Capitalists, Dramatists, Divines, Discoverers, Engineers, Journalists, Men of Science, Ministers, Monarchs, Novelists, Painters, Philanthropists, Poets, Politicians, Savans, Sculptors, Statesmen, Travellers, Voyagers, Warriors. With Biographies of Celebrated Women. Greatly Enlarged Edition. With Several Hundred additional Memoirs, small 8vo, 12s. 6d. cloth.

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The Heroes of England; or, England's Warriors by Sea and Land. Being Stories of the Lives of the most celebrated Soldiers and Sailors from Edward the Black Prince to the present time; with Illustrations by John Gilbert, and Portraits of Nelson and Havelock. Fcp. 8vo, 6s., cloth.

Memorable Women; the Story of their Lives. By Mrs. Newton Crosland. Illustrated by B. Foster. Fcp. 8vo, 6s.

"One of those works about women which a woman only can write. We cannot imagine a more delightful, strengthening, and elevating exercise for a youthful female, than the perusal of such a volume as this of 'Memorable Women.'"—Morning Advertiser.

Southey's Life of Nelson. Illustrated with numerous Engravings on Wood, from designs by Duncan, Birket Foster, Richard Westall, &c. Crown 8vo, 6s. cloth; morocco, 10s. 6d.

The Boyhood of Great Men as an Example to Youth. By John G. Edgar. With Cuts by B. Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"It would have been a matter of regret to see such a book badly executed. That regret we are spared, for this little volume is simply and well done. The biographies are numerous and brief, but not too short to be amusing; and as thousands of boys thirst for greatness, which is acquired by ones and tens, there will be thousands glad to read a book like this."—Examiner.

Footprints of Famous Men; or, Biography for Boys. By J. G. Edgar. Cuts by Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

"A very useful and agreeable volume. It is useful, as biography is always an important ally to history; and it is useful, because it gives another blow to the waning idea, that any eminence has ever been attained without severe labour."—Standard.

Boy Princes; or, Scions of Royalty Cut off in Youth. By John G. Edgar. With Illustrations by George Thomas. Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.

History for Boys; or, Annals of the Nations of Modern Europe. By John G. Edgar. With Eight Illustrations. Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.

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The Boat and the Caravan: A Family Tour in Egypt and Syria. With Engravings on Steel from Original Drawings. Fourth Edition. Fcp. 8vo, cloth, 7s.; morocco, 10s. 6d.

A Ramble through Normandy; or, Scenes, Characters, and Incidents in a Sketching Excursion through Calvados. By George M. Musgrave, M.A. Post 8vo, with numerous Illustrations, 10s. 6d. cloth.

The Wonders of Travel; containing Choice Extracts from the best Books of Travel. Fcp. 8vo, Plates, 3s. 6d.

Curiosities of Modern Travel. Being Year-Books of Adventure. 4 vols., fcp., 14s. cloth.

Romance of Modern Travel. 3 vols., fcp., 10s. 6d. cloth.

ARCHITECTURAL WORKS.

RAPHAEL AND J. ARTHUR BRANDON.

An Analysis of Gothick Architecture. Illustrated by a Series of upwards of Seven Hundred Examples of Doorways, Windows, &c.; accompanied with Remarks on the several Details of an Ecclesiastical Edifice. By R. and J. A. Brandon, Architects. Two large volumes, royal 4to, £5 5s.

The Open Timber Roofs of the Middle Ages. Illustrated by Perspective and Working Drawings of some of the best varieties of Church Roofs; with Descriptive Letterpress. By R. and J. A. Brandon. Royal 4to, uniform with the above, £3 3s.

Parish Churches; being Perspective Views of English Ecclesiastical Structures; accompanied by Plans drawn to a Uniform Scale, and Letterpress Descriptions. By R. and J. A. Brandon, Architects. Two volumes, large 8vo, containing 160 Plates, £2 2s.

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Winkles's English Cathedrals. Architectural and Picturesque Illustrations of the Cathedral Churches of England and Wales. New Edition, with the Manchester Cathedral. 186 Plates, beautifully engraved by B. Winkles; with Historical and Descriptive Accounts of the various Cathedrals. In three handsome volumes, imperial 8vo, cloth, £2 8s.

The Third Volume, comprising Lichfield, Gloucester, Hereford, Worcester, Durham, Carlisle, Chester, Ripon, Manchester, and the Welsh Cathedrals, may still be had separately, to complete sets, price 24s. in 8vo, 48s. in 4to.

Glossary of Architecture. Explanation of the Terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic Architecture, exemplified by many Hundred Woodcuts. Fifth Edition, much enlarged. Three volumes, 8vo, 48s.

Introduction to Gothic Architecture. By the Editor of the "Glossary;" with numerous Illustrations, 4s. 6d. cloth.

Domestic Architecture. Illustrations of the Ancient Domestic Architecture of England, from the XIth to the XVIIth Century. Arranged by John Britton, F.S.A. With an Historical and Descriptive Essay. Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.

Gothic Architecture. Details of Gothic Architecture, Measured and Drawn from Existing Examples, by James K. Colling. 2 vols., medium 4to, £5 5s.

Gothic Ornament, Drawn from Existing Authorities, by James K. Colling. 2 vols., £7 10s.

J. D. HARDING'S
PRACTICAL WORKS ON DRAWING.

Lessons on Art. By J. D. Harding, Author of "Elementary Art; or, the Use of the Chalk and Lead-pencil Advocated and Explained," &c. Second Edition, imp. 8vo, cloth, 15s.

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The Guide and Companion to "Lessons on Art." By J. D. Harding. Imp. 8vo, cloth, 12s. 6d.

Lessons on Trees. By J. D. Harding. Folio, cloth, 15s.

Elementary Art. By J. D. Harding. Imp. 4to, 25s. cloth.

POETRY.

Longfellow's Poetical Works. New and Complete Edition, including "The Song of Hiawatha." With a fine Portrait, and other Engravings. Fcp., 6s. cloth; 10s. 6d. morocco.

The Song of Hiawatha. By H. W. Longfellow. New Edition, with the Author's latest Corrections. Fcp., 5s. cloth. Cheap Protective Edition. 1s. sewed.

The Golden Legend. By H. W. Longfellow. 2nd Edition. Fcp., 5s. cloth. Cheap Edition. 1s. 6d. cloth; 1s. sewed.

Poems. By Alexander Smith. Fifth Edition. Fcp. 8vo, cloth, 5s.

Sonnets on the War. By Alexander Smith, and by the Author of "Balder." 1s. sewed.

Griselda, and other Poems. By Edwin Arnold. Fcp., 6s. cloth.

The Ballad of Babe Christabel, and other Lyrical Poems. By Gerald Massey. Fifth Edition, 5s. cloth.

Craigcrook Castle: A Poem. By Gerald Massey. Second Edition, Revised, fcp., 5s. cloth.

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Rev. Thomas Dale's Poetical Works. Including "The Widow of Nain," "The Daughter of Jairus," &c. New and Enlarged Edition, fcp. 8vo, 7s. cloth.

Poems. By Edward Capern, Rural Postman of Bideford, Devon. Second Edition, with Additions, fcp., 5s. cloth.

Egeria; or, The Spirit of Nature. By Charles Mackay, LL.D. Fcp. 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth.

Town Lyrics. By Charles Mackay. Crown 8vo, sewed, 1s.

FICTION AND AMUSEMENT.

Longfellow's Prose Works. "Hyperion," "Kavanagh," and "Outre-Mer." Fcp. 8vo. Uniform with Longfellow's Poetical Works. With numerous Engravings. 6s. cloth; 10s. 6d. morocco.

Parlour Magic; A Manual of Amusing Experiments, Transmutations, Sleights and Subtleties, Legerdemain, &c. New Edition, revised and enlarged with the addition of several Tricks from the performances of Houdin, Robin, &c. 4s. 6d. cloth.

Acting Charades; or, Deeds not Words. A Christmas Game to make a long evening short. By the Brothers Mayhew. Illustrated with many hundred Woodcuts. 5s. cloth.

Round Games for all Parties. A Collection of the greatest Variety of Family Amusements for the Fireside or Picnic—Games of Action—Games of Memory—Catch Games—Games requiring the Exercise of Fancy, Intelligence, and Imagination—Directions for Crying Forfeits, &c. Second Edition. 5s. cloth gilt.

A Cracker Bon-Bon for Christmas Parties: A Collection of Humorous Dramas, Poems, and Sketches. By R. B. Brough. Profusely Illustrated by Hine. Cloth, 3s. 6d.

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Shadows. Twenty-five Amusing Engravings. By C. H. Bennett. Ornamental Wrapper, 2s. 6d.; coloured, 4s. 6d.

"Where's Shadow? Here, Sir. Shadow!"—Shakspeare.

"The notion that has seized Mr. Bennett's fancy is an odd one, and he has worked it out with great humour. A comic figure makes a shadow really more comic than itself, and it excites an amount of agreeable curiosity and gratification on seeing the one figure, to imagine how the artist will contrive to make it reflect another."—Morning Chronicle.

Grimm's Household Stories. All the most Popular Fairy Tales and Legends of Germany, collected by the Brothers Grimm. Newly Translated, and Illustrated with Two Hundred and Forty Engravings, by Edward H. Wehnert. Complete in One Volume, crown 8vo, 7s. 6d. cloth.

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, complete. Reprinted from the Original Edition, with Illustrations by Stothard. Crown 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d.

Robinson Crusoe, with numerous Woodcuts by George Cruikshank and others. Fcp. 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth.

The Young Lady's Oracle; or, Fortune-telling Book. A Fireside Amusement, with Plate, 1s. cloth.

USEFUL WORKS.

ONE SHILLING EACH, NEATLY BOUND.

Etiquette for the Ladies. Forty-first Edition.

Etiquette for Gentlemen. Thirty-fifth Edition.

Etiquette of Courtship and Matrimony, with a complete Guide to the Forms of a Wedding.

Language of Flowers, with illuminated Covers, and coloured Frontispiece.

Handbook of Pencil Drawing (Plates).

A Shilling's Worth of Sense.

The Weather Book: 300 Rules for Telling the Weather.

The Ball Room Preceptor and Polka Guide.

Ball Room Polka, with Music and Figures.

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SCIENTIFIC WORKS, ETC.

Lectures on the Great Exhibition, and its Results on the Arts and Manufactures. Delivered before the Society of Arts, by some of the most Eminent Men of the day. In Two Series, price 7s. 6d. each, neatly bound in cloth.

Suggestions in Design; including Original Compositions in all Styles, with Descriptive Notes for the use of Artists and Art Workmen, containing nearly 600 Hints for Workers in Metal, Wood, Ivory, Glass, and Leather, the Potter, Weaver, Printer in Colours, Engraver, Decorator, &c. By Luke Limner. 4to, 16s. cloth.

Year-Book of Facts in Science and Art; exhibiting the most important Discoveries and Improvements of the Year, and a Literary and Scientific Obituary. By John Timbs, F.S.A., Editor of "The Arcana of Science." Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.

This work is published annually, and contains a complete and condensed view of the progress of discovery during the year, systematically arranged, with Engravings illustrative of novelties in the Arts and Sciences, &c. The volumes, from its commencement in 1839, may still be had, 5s. each.

"This book does for us what we have not done for ourselves—it stores up every useful bit of information to be found in the records of learned societies or announced through scientific and news journals."—Globe.

"Ably and honestly compiled."—Athenæum.

The Literary and Scientific Register and Almanack for 1858; with an ample Collection of Useful Statistical and Miscellaneous Tables. Dedicated, by special permission, to H.R.H. the Prince Consort. By J. W. G. Gutch, M.R.C.S.L., F.L.S., late Foreign Service Queen's Messenger. Price 3s. 6d. roan tuck.

"As perfect a compendium of useful knowledge in connection with Literature, Science, and the Arts, as it is necessary everybody should have acquaintance with. It is, in short, a little volume which will save the trouble of hunting through many books of more pretension, and supply off-hand what, without it, would require much time and trouble."—Times.

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DICTIONARIES.

Webster's Quarto Dictionary, unabridged; containing all the Words in the English Language, with their Etymologies and Derivations. By Noah Webster, LL.D. Revised by Professor Goodrich. With Pronouncing Vocabularies of Scripture, Classical, and Geographical Names. New Edition, carefully printed in a large 4to volume, 31s. 6d. cloth; 42s. calf.

The only complete work. All the octavo editions are Abridgments.

"All young persons should have a standard Dictionary at their elbow; and while you are about it, get the best: that Dictionary is Noah Webster's, the great work unabridged. If you are too poor, save the amount from off your back, to put it into your head."

"We can have no hesitation in giving it as our opinion, that this is the most elaborate and successful undertaking of the kind which has ever appeared."—Times.

"The veteran Webster's work is the best and most useful Dictionary of the English Language ever published. Every page attests the learning and talent, the sound judgment and nice discrimination, the great industry, profound research, and surprising perseverance of the author. It is a very manifest improvement on Todd's Johnson, and contains many thousand more words than that or any other English Dictionary hitherto published."—Examiner.

Webster's Smaller Dictionary. Condensed and adapted to English Orthography and Usage from various sources. By Charles Robson, crown 8vo, 5s. embossed.

Webster's Pocket Dictionary. 32mo, 3s. 6d.

Miniature French Dictionary, in French and English, English and French: comprising all the words in general use. The remarkably comprehensive nature and compact size of this little Dictionary admirably fit it for the student and tourist. Neatly bound in roan, 4s.; morocco, gilt edges, 5s. 6d.

Sharpe's Diamond Dictionary of the English Language. A very small volume, beautifully printed in a clear and legible type. Roan, neat, 2s. 6d.; morocco, 3s. 6d.

Cassell's French Dictionary. 8vo, cloth, 9s. 6d.

Cassell's Latin Dictionary. 8vo, cloth, 9s. 6d.

Cassell's German Dictionary. 8vo, cloth, 9s.

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COMIC WORKS.

GEORGE CRUIKSHANK'S WORKS.

My Sketch-Book; containing more than Two Hundred laughable Sketches. By George Cruikshank. In Nine Numbers. 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

Scraps and Sketches. In Four Parts, each 8s. plain; 12s. coloured.

Illustrations of Time. 8s. plain; 12s. coloured.

Illustrations of Phrenology. 8s. plain; 12s. coloured.

The Bottle. In Eight Large Plates, 1s.; or printed in tints, 6s.

The Drunkard's Children. A Sequel to The Bottle. Eight large Plates, 1s.; printed in tints, 6s.

These two works may be had stitched up with Dr. Charles Mackay's illustrative Poem, price 3s. The Poem separate, 1s.

The Comic Alphabet. Twenty-six Humorous Designs. In case, 2s. 6d. plain; 4s. coloured.

The Loving Ballad of Lord Bateman. With Twelve Humorous Plates. Cloth, 2s.

The Bachelor's Own Book: Being Twenty-four Passages in the Life of Mr. Lambkin in the Pursuit of Pleasure and Amusement. 5s. sewed; coloured, 8s. 6d.

The Comic Almanack, from its commencement in 1835 to 1853. Illustrated with numerous large Plates by George Cruikshank, and many hundred amusing Cuts.

Any of the separate Years (except that for 1835) may be had at 1s. 3d. each.

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Comic Adventures of Obadiah Oldbuck: Wherein are duly set forth the Crosses, Chagrins, Changes, and Calamities by which his Courtship was attended; showing, also, the Issue of his Suit, and his Espousal to his Ladye-love. Large 8vo, with Eighty-four Plates, 7s. cloth.

The History of Mr. Ogleby: Showing how, by the Polish of his Manners, the Brilliancy of his Repartees, and the Elegance of his Attitudes, he attained Distinction in the Fashionable World. 150 Designs, 6s. cloth.

Shadows. Twenty-five Amusing Engravings. By C. H. Bennett. Ornamental Wrapper, 2s. 6d.; coloured, 4s. 6d.

"Where's Shadow? Here, Sir. Shadow!"—Shakspeare.

The Fables of Æsop and others. Translated into Human Nature, with 25 Humorous Illustrations by Charles H. Bennett, author of "Shadows." Demy 4to, ornamental boards, 6s. plain; 10s. 6d. coloured.

"This will be a popular book. Mr. Bennett's first venture, the grotesquely-treated "Shadows," was a decided hit, and he seems to have the knack of combining comicality and fancy in such proportions as shall be appetizing and digestible for the public."—Spectator.

The Sandboys' Adventures; or, London in 1851, during the Great Exhibition. By Henry Mayhew and George Cruikshank. 8vo, cloth, 8s. 6d.

The Comical Creatures from Wurtemburg; from the Stuffed Animals in the Great Exhibition. Square, cloth, 3s. 6d.; coloured, 6s.

Comical People met with at the Great Exhibition, from Drawings by J. J. Grandville. Small 4to, 3s. 6d.; coloured, 6s.

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NEW BOOKS FOR OLD AND YOUNG.

BY JOHN TIMBS, F.S.A.

Schooldays of Eminent Men. With Sketches of the Progress of Education from the Reign of King Alfred to that of Queen Victoria, and Memoirs of the School and College Days of the most Eminent Men in British History. With Illustrations, price 5s.

Popular Errors Explained and Illustrated. Contents:—Errors respecting the Economy of Man; Natural Phenomena; the Progress of Society; Science, Art, and Invention; Traditional History; Natural History; Fabulous Animals; Superstition and Credulity; Erroneous Laws and Customs; Domestic History, &c. An entirely New Edition. With Frontispiece and Vignette. Price 3s. 6d.

Curiosities of History; with New Lights. With Frontispiece and Vignette. Price 3s. 6d.

"A cabinet volume, well stored, well arranged, pleasant to read, useful to consult; containing a multitude of historical elucidations, neatly stated, and judiciously grouped."—Leader.

Things Not Generally Known Familiarly Explained. With Frontispiece and Vignette. Price 3s. 6d.

"Any one who reads and remembers Mr. Timbs's encyclopædic varieties should ever after be a good tea-table talker, an excellent companion for children, a well read person, and a proficient lecturer; for Mr. Timbs has stored up in this little volume more knowledge than is to be found in 100 books that might be named."—Athenæum.

This work has already been extensively introduced into schools with great success.

Curiosities of London; exhibiting the most Rare and Remarkable Objects of Interest in the Metropolis, Past and Present, with nearly Fifty Years' Personal Recollections. In a volume of 800 pages, price 14s., with a Portrait of the Author from a Painting by T. J. Gullick.

"A wonderful little Dictionary of London is this volume by Mr. Timbs. There is so much out-of-the way reading in it, such apt introduction of personal experience, and such a quantity of agreeable illustration, drawn both from books and men. We heartily commend this volume."—Examiner.

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JUVENILE WORKS.

CAPTAIN REID'S BOOKS OF ADVENTURE FOR BOYS.

The Young Yägers; a Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa. By Captain Mayne Reid, Author of "The Boy Hunters," "The Young Voyageurs," &c. Second Edition, with Twelve Illustrations by William Harvey. Fcp., 7s. cloth.

The Bush Boys; or, the History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family in the Wild Karoos of Southern Africa. Second Edition, with Twelve Illustrations. Fcp., 7s. cloth.

The Desert Home; or, English Family Robinson. With numerous Illustrations by W. Harvey. Sixth Edition, cloth, 7s.; with coloured plates, 9s.

The Boy Hunters; or, Adventures in Search of a White Buffalo. With numerous Plates by Harvey. Fifth Edition, cloth, 7s.; coloured, 9s.

The Young Voyageurs; or, Adventures in the Fur Countries of the Far North. Plates by Harvey. Second Edition, cloth, 7s.; with coloured plates, 9s.

The Forest Exiles; or, Perils of a Peruvian Family amid the Wilds of the Amazon. With Twelve Plates. Third Edition, 7s. cloth; with coloured plates, 9s.

"As a writer of books for boys, commend us above all men living to Captain Mayne Reid! Wherever his new book goes this new year, there will be abundant delight for hours of reading, and plenty to talk of by the evening fire. Toils and adventures, dangers, darings and sufferings are narrated in the most vivid manner—thoroughly fascinating the mind of the reader, and retaining it in fixed and eager attention till a crisis of some kind is reached. Take our word for it, boy friends, if you become Captain Mayne Reid's 'boy readers' on our recommendation, you will thank us for it with all your hearts, and praise the book more enthusiastically than we have done."—Nonconformist.

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MR. H. MAYHEW'S BOOKS OF SCIENCE FOR BOYS.

The Wonders of Science; or, Young Humphry Davy (the Cornish Apothecary's Boy, who taught himself Natural Philosophy, and eventually became President of the Royal Society). The Life of a Wonderful Boy, written for Boys. By Henry Mayhew, Author of "The Peasant-Boy Philosopher," &c. With Illustrations by John Gilbert. Second Edition. Fcp., 6s. cloth.

"A better hero for a boy's book Mr. Mayhew could not have found, and no writer would have treated the story more successfully than he has done. We have long been in want of a 'young people's author,' and we seem to have the right man in the right place in the person of Mr. Mayhew."—Athenæum.

The Story of the Peasant-Boy Philosopher; or, "A Child gathering Pebbles on the Sea-shore." Founded on the Life of Ferguson the Shepherd-boy Astronomer, and showing how a Poor Lad made himself acquainted with the Principles of Natural Science. By Henry Mayhew, Author of "London Labour and the London Poor." With Eight Illustrations by John Gilbert, and numerous Drawings printed in the text. Third Edition, 6s. cloth.

"Told with the grace and feeling of Goldsmith, and by one who has that knowledge of science which Goldsmith lacked. It is as if Brewster and poor 'Goldy' had combined to produce this instructive and beautifully-told tale."—Era.

MR. J. G. EDGAR'S BOOKS FOR BOYS.

The Boyhood of Great Men as an Example to Youth. By J. G. Edgar. With Cuts by B. Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; with gilt edges, 4s.

Footprints of Famous Men; or, Biography for Boys. By J. G. Edgar. Cuts by Foster. Fourth Edition, 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. gilt edges.

Boy Princes. By John G. Edgar. With Illustrations by George Thomas. Fcp. 8vo, 5s. cloth.

History for Boys; or, Annals of the Nations of Modern Europe. By J. G. Edgar. Fcp. 8vo, with Illustrations by George Thomas. 6s. cloth gilt.

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The Boy's Own Book: A complete Encyclopædia of all the Diversions—Athletic, Scientific, and Recreative—of Boyhood and Youth. With several hundred Woodcuts. New Edition, greatly enlarged and improved. Handsomely bound, 8s. 6d.

The Little Boy's Own Book, an Abridgment of "The Boy's own Book" for Little Boys. 3s. 6d. neatly bound.

Grimm's Household Stories. All the most Popular Fairy Tales and Legends of Germany, collected by the Brothers Grimm. Newly Translated, and Illustrated with Two Hundred and Forty Engravings by Edward H. Wehnert. Complete in One Volume, crown 8vo, 7s. 6d. cloth.

The Rival Kings; or, Overbearing. By the Author of "Mia and Charlie," &c. With Illustrations by Williams. Fcp., 4s. 6d. cloth.

Mia and Charlie; or, a Week's Holiday at Rydale Rectory. With Eight Engravings by B. Foster. Fcp., 4s. 6d. cloth.

Sidney Grey: A Tale of School Life. By the Author of "Mia and Charlie." With Engravings, fcp., 6s. cloth.

The Heroes of Asgard and the Giants of Jotunheim; or, Christmas Week with the Old Storytellers. By the Author of "Mia and Charlie." With Illustrations by C. Doyle. Fcp. cloth, 5s.

Southey's Life of Nelson. Finely-illustrated Edition, with Engravings from Drawings by Duncan, B. Foster, and others, partly printed in the text, and part in tints on separate pages. Small 8vo, 6s. neatly bound, and morocco, 10s. 6d.

Memorable Women; the Story of their Lives. By Mrs. Newton Crosland. Illustrated by B. Foster. Fcp. 8vo, 6s.

The Boat and the Caravan: A Family Tour in Egypt and Syria. With Engravings on Steel from Original Drawings. Fourth Edition. Fcp. 8vo, cloth, 7s.; morocco, 10s. 6d.

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Emma de Lissau; or, Memoirs of a Converted Jewess. With Illustrations by Gilbert. New Edition, 7s. cloth; 10s. 6d. morocco.

The Young Student. By Madame Guizot. With Engravings. Fcp., 3s. 6d. cloth.

The Story of Reynard the Fox. A New Version by Daniel Vedder. Illustrated with Fifteen large Plates by Gustave Canton, of Munich and Dusseldorf. Post 4to, 6s. boards; 17s. 6d. morocco.

Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, complete. Reprinted from the Original Edition, with Illustrations by Stothard. Crown 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d.

Robinson Crusoe, with numerous Woodcuts by George Cruikshank and others. Fcp. 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth.

The Whaleman's Adventures in the Southern Ocean. By the Rev. Henry T. Cheever. Edited by the Rev. W. Scoresby, D.D. Fcp. 8vo, 3s. 6d.

Parlour Magic. New Edition, revised and enlarged, with the addition of several Tricks from the Performances of Messrs. Houdin, Robin, &c. 4s. 6d. cloth.

The Young Islanders; a Tale of the Seaward-House Boys. By Jefferys Taylor. Tinted plates, fcp., 6s. cloth.

Boy's Treasury of Sports, Pastimes, and Recreations. With 400 Illustrations by S. Williams. Fcp., 6s. cloth.

Child's First Lesson Book. Many Cuts, square cloth, 3s. 6d.; coloured Plates, 6s.

Family Poetry. By the Editor of the "Sacred Harp." Silk, 2s. 6d.

The Playmate. A Pleasant Companion for Spare Hours; with numerous Illustrations, complete in 1 vol. Cloth gilt, 5s.

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Bingley's Tales about Birds; illustrative of their Nature, Habits, and Instinct. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Tales about Travellers; their Perils, Adventures, and Discoveries. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Tales of Shipwreck, and other Disasters at Sea. Plates, 3s. cloth.

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Bingley's Stories about Horses; illustrative of their Intelligence, Sagacity, and Docility. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Bingley's Bible Quadrupeds; the Natural History of the Animals mentioned in Scripture. Plates, 3s. cloth.

Original Poems for My Children; by Thomas Miller. Profusely Illustrated, 2s. 6d. cloth.

George Cruikshank's Fairy Library. Edited and Illustrated by George Cruikshank. 1. Hop o' my Thumb, 1s. 2. Jack and the Bean Stalk, 1s. 3. Cinderella, or the Glass Slipper, 1s.

Harry's Ladder to Learning. Picture Books for Children. Price 6d. each, plain; 1s. coloured:—

Harry's Horn Book.
Harry's Picture Book.
Harry's Country Walks.
Harry's Nursery Songs.
Harry's Simple Stories.
Harry's Nursery Tales.

Or the Six bound in one volume, 3s. 6d. cloth; or with coloured plates, 6s.

Harry's Book of Poetry: Short Poems for the Nursery. By Eliza Grove. With numerous Illustrations by H. Weir, B. Foster, and others. Square, cloth, 3s. 6d.; or with coloured plates, 6s.

Little Mary's Books for Children. Price 6d. each, profusely Illustrated:—

Primer; Spelling Book; Reading Book; History of England; Scripture Lessons; First Book of Poetry; Second Book of Poetry; Babes in the Wood; Picture Riddles; Little Mary and her Doll.

Little Mary's Treasury, being Eight of the above bound in one volume, cloth, 5s.

Little Mary's Lesson Book; containing "Primer," "Spelling," and "Reading," in One Volume. Cloth, gilt, 2s. 6d.

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Comical Story Books, with Coloured Plates. 1s. each.

1. The Weasels of Holmwood.
2. The Wonderful Hare Hunt.
3. Story of Reynard the Fox.

4. Lady Chaffinch's Ball.
5. Alderman Gobble.
6. A Comical Fight.

HOME BOOKS.

Home Lesson Books.

The Home Primer, nearly 200 Cuts, cloth, 1s.

The Home Natural History, Cuts, cloth, 1s.

The Home Grammar, Cuts, cloth, 1s.

Each may be had with Coloured Plates, 2s, 6d.

Home Story Books.

The Well-bred Doll, Cuts, cloth, 1s.

The Discontented Chickens, Cuts, cloth, 1s.

The History of Little Jane and her New Book, Cuts, cloth, 1s.

Or, with Coloured Plates, 2s. 6d.

INDESTRUCTIBLE BOOKS.

Bertie's Indestructible Books. Printed on Calico, 6d. each.

1. Horn Book.
2. Word Book.
3. Farm Yard.

4. Woodside.
5. Wild Beasts.
6. Bird Book.

7. Nursery Ditties.

Bertie's Treasury; being six of the above bound in One Volume. 8s. 6d. cloth.

Indestructible Lesson Books, price 1s. each.

1. Alphabet.
2. Primer.
3. Spelling.
4. Expositor.
5. Reading Book.

The Indestructible Lesson Book; being the above five in One Volume, with 125 pictures, price 5s.

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1. BO-PEEP.
2. MOTHER GOOSE.
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4. WEDDING OF COCK ROBIN.
5. DEATH OF COCK ROBIN.

6. MOTHER HUBBARD.
7. CAT AND MOUSE.
8. JENNY WREN.
9. OLD WOMAN AND HER PIG.
10. LITTLE MAN AND MAID.

MANUALS OF INSTRUCTION AND AMUSEMENT.

One Shilling each, neatly Printed and Illustrated.

1. Manual of Flower Gardening for Ladies. By J. B. Whiting, Practical Gardener. Second Edition.

2. Manual of Chess. By Charles Kenny.

3. Manual of Music. By C. W. Manby.

4. Manual of Domestic Economy. By John Timbs.

5. Manual of Cage Birds. By a Practical Bird Keeper.

6. Manual of Oil Painting, with a Glossary of Terms of Art.

7. Manual for Butterfly Collectors. By Abel Ingpen. Plates.

8. Manual of Painting in Water Colours.

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ELEMENTARY DRAWING BOOKS.

J. D. HARDING.

Early Drawing Book: Elementary Lessons. Six Numbers, 1s. 6d.; or in cloth, 10s. 6d.

Drawing Book for 1847. Six Nos. 1s. 6d.; or cloth, 10s. 6d.

SAMUEL PROUT, F.S.A.

Elementary Drawing Book of Landscapes, Buildings, &c. Six Numbers, 1s. 6d.; cloth, 10s. 6d.

MONS. JULIEN.

Studies of Heads: by Mons. Julien, Professor of Drawing in the Military School of Paris. Lithographed by T. Fairland. Six Numbers, 2s. each; or cloth, 14s.

The Human Figure: A Series of Progressive Studies, by Mons. Julien. With Instructions. Six Nos. 2s. each; or cloth, 14s.

GEORGE CHILDS.

Drawing Book of Objects: Nearly 500 Subjects for young Pupils and Drawing-classes in Schools. Six Numbers, 1s.; cloth, 7s. 6d.

Little Sketch Book: Easy Studies in Landscapes, Figures, &c. Improved Edition. Fourteen Nos. 6d.; or 2 vols. cloth, 4s. each.

English Landscape Scenery: Sketches from Nature for finished Copies. Six Numbers, 1s. each; cloth, 7s. 6d.

Drawing Book of Figures: Sketches from Life at Home and Abroad. Several hundred Figures. Six Nos. 1s.; or bound, 7s. 6d.

Elementary Drawing Book, a Series of easy Progressive Lessons for Young Beginners. Eight Nos., 9d. each. Cloth, 7s. 6d.

Dibdin's Easy Drawing Book, and Guide to Sketching. Six Nos. 2s. 6d.; bound, 18s.

Dibdin's Lessons in Water Colours. Four Nos. 4s.

Ford's Easy Lessons in Landscape. Eight Nos. 9d.; cloth, 7s. 6d.

Hand-Book of Pencil Drawing; or, Self-Instructor in Art. Two Plates, cloth, 1s.

Harding's Portfolio. Coloured, 24s. cloth.

Phillips's Etchings of Familiar Life. Three Nos. 1s. 6d.

Sutcliffe's Drawing Book of Horses. Six Nos. 1s.; cloth, 7s. 6d.

Worsley's Little Drawing Book of Landscapes, &c. Fourteen Nos. 6d.; or 2 vols. cloth, 4s. each.

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MISCELLANEOUS WORKS.

Williams's Symbolical Euclid, chiefly from the Text of Dr. Simson. Adapted to the use of Students, by the Rev. J. M. Williams, of Queen's College, Cambridge. New Edition, 6s. 6d. cloth; 7s. roan. An 8vo Edition may also be had, 7s. cloth.

This edition is in use at many of the Public Schools.

King's Interest Tables, on Sums from One to Ten Thousand Pounds. Enlarged and improved, with several useful Additions. By Joseph King, of Liverpool. In one large vol. 8vo, 21s.

Seven Hundred Domestic Hints, combining Elegance and Economy with the Enjoyment of Home. By a Lady. Neatly bound in cloth, 2s. 6d.

The Book of the Months, and Circle of the Seasons. Embellished with Twenty-eight Engravings from Drawings by William Harvey. Beautifully printed in fcp. 8vo, 3s. 6d. cloth.

How to Make Home Happy; or, Hints and Cautions for All. With Five Hundred Odds and Ends worth remembering. By William Jones, F.S.A. Small 8vo, 4s. 6d. cloth.

Panoramic View of Palestine, or the Holy Land, before the Destruction of Jerusalem, depicting the sites of the various localities mentioned in Scripture. With References. In a folding cloth case. Plain, 2s. 6d.; coloured, 3s. 6d. On sheet, plain, 1s. 6d.; coloured, 2s. 6d.

TILT'S CABINET LIBRARY EDITIONS.

1. Dr. Johnson's Lives of the English Poets.
2. Boswell's Life of Johnson.
3. Oliver Goldsmith's Works.
4. Hervey's Meditations and Contemplations.

These Works are clearly and beautifully printed by Whittingham; each comprised in a handsome fcp. 8vo volume. Their elegance and cheapness render them very suitable for Presents, School Prizes, or Travelling Companions. Price 6s. each, neatly half-bound in morocco; or, 9s. calf extra.

"Tilt's Edition" must be specified in ordering the above.

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HORTICULTURE, GARDENING, ETC.

The Cottage Gardener's Dictionary. Describing the Plants, Fruits, and Vegetables desirable for the Garden, and explaining the Terms and Operations employed in their cultivation; with an Alphabetical List of Synonyms. Edited by G. W. Johnson, Esq., Editor of "The Cottage Gardener," &c. &c. Third Edition. Crown 8vo, strongly bound in cloth, 8s. 6d.

Manual of Flower-Gardening for Ladies. By J. B. Whiting, Practical Gardener. Price 1s.

Glenny's Handbook to the Flower-Garden and Greenhouse; comprising the Description, Cultivation, and Management of all the popular Flowers and Plants grown in this country; with a Calendar of Monthly Operations for the Flower-garden and Greenhouse. By George Glenny, Editor of the "Gardener's Gazette," and the "Gardener and Practical Florist," &c. &c. Crown 8vo, cloth, gilt edges, price 5s. 6d.

Glenny's Catechism of Gardening. Containing the Elements of Practical Gardening, or Plain Questions and Answers. Arranged for the use of Schools, by the Rev. J. Edwards, Second Master of King's College, London; and particularly adapted for Agricultural and Village Schools. 18mo, sewed, 9d.

Glenny's Garden Almanac, and Florist's Directory for 1858; containing the Management of an Amateur's Garden during the Year; New Plants, Flowers, &c., to come out in the Spring, and other useful information. Price 1s.

A Natural History of the Vegetable Kingdom. Arranged according to the Natural System of De Candolle; with Engravings illustrative of the Typical Species of each Family. By Robert Hogg, Vice-President of the British Pomological Society, &c. &c. 1 vol., crown 8vo, cloth, price 10s. 6d.

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JOHN CASSELL'S
WORKS AND PUBLICATIONS.

EDUCATIONAL.

The Popular Educator. The most Comprehensive and Compendious Educational Work ever issued from the press. It is complete in Six Volumes, crown 4to, price 4s. 6d. each, in cloth boards; or in Three Double Volumes, price 8s. 6d. each. These Volumes form an Encyclopædia of Instruction, popular and easy of acquirement, commencing with Simple Rules, immediately interesting the Pupil, and urging him rapidly on from one stage to another until perfection is attained.

This Work is being re-issued in Weekly Numbers, price 1½d.; Parts, 7d. and 8½d.; and Divisions, 1s. each.

The first 3 vols. of the "Popular Educator" are published in a cheaper form. Price, neatly bound in cloth, 3s. 6d. each, or the 3 vols. bound in 1, price 9s. 6d.

The Biblical Educator, complete in 2 vols., crown 4to, price 5s. 6d. each, in cloth boards, or the 2 vols. in 1, 10s. 6d. This Work can also be obtained in Numbers at 2d. each. Cases for binding the single vol., 1s. 3d. each; for the double vol., 1s. 9d. each. These volumes contain a mass of information on various points connected with Biblical Literature and Christian Theology.

The Historical Educator, complete in 2 vols., crown 4to, price 6s. each, in cloth boards, or 11s. 6d. the 2 vols. in 1. These vols. contain:—I. The History of Geography, including the Voyages and Discoveries of Hanno, the Carthaginian Navigator; Herodotus, the Greek Traveller; Ctesias, Phythias, Nearchus, Julius Cæsar, Pausanias, Fa-Hian, &c., with upwards of three hundred curious and interesting Engravings, the preparation of which incurred an outlay of nearly One Thousand Pounds. II. The History of the United States of America, by Mary Howitt. III. The History of Greece, by Messrs. E. L. and J. Godkin. IV. The History of English Literature, by Dr. J. R. Beard. V. Chronology, from the Earliest Period.

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FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE WITHOUT THE AID OF A MASTER.

Cassell's French and English Dictionary. Composed from the French Dictionaries of the French Academy, Bescherelle, Landais, &c.; from the English Dictionaries of Ogilvie, Johnson, Webster, &c.; and from the Technological and Scientific Dictionaries of both Languages. By Professors De Lolme and Wallace, and Henry Bridgeman, Esq. In Two Divisions: I. French-English. II. English-French. Price, bound in cloth, 5s. each, or the 2 in 1 vol., strongly bound, 9s. 6d.

Though completed but a short time since, this Dictionary has secured a sale of upwards of five thousand copies. It is acknowledged to be the most perfect Dictionary extant. The Morning Post thus speaks of it:—"The appearance of this volume will be hailed with satisfaction. Its publication will supply a want long felt by all engaged in the labour of education—a thoroughly good and cheap French-English and English-French Dictionary." Also obtainable in Numbers at 3d., and Parts at 1s. Cases for binding the Volume, 9d.

Cassell's Lessons in French. Parts I. and II. By Professor Fasquelle. These Lessons have not been surpassed by any which have been published. They contain a complete, systematic Grammar, including Etymology and Syntax, with copious References to the Idioms, and Examples from the best French Writers, with Parallel Translations, furnishing the means of acquiring a full, accurate, and permanent knowledge of the French Language. Price 2s. each, in paper covers, or 2s. 6d. in cloth. Complete in 1 vol., 4s. 6d.

Key to the Exercises in Cassell's Lessons in French. Paper covers, 1s.; cloth, 1s. 6d.

A Complete Manual of the French Language. By Professor De Lolme. Price 3s., neatly bound. In this Manual the Grammatical Principles of the Language are clearly laid down, and copiously illustrated by suitable Exercises, and a compendious Vocabulary of Substantives, Adjectives, Verbs, and Particles. The Examples are on sentences used every day, and indispensable to enable the Pupil to speak correctly.

Cassell's Colloquial French Reader; or, Interesting Narratives in French, for Translation, accompanied by Conversational Exercises; with Grammatical and Idiomatical References to "Cassell's Lessons in French," the Explanation of the most difficult Passages, and a complete Vocabulary. Price 2s. in paper covers, 2s. 6d. neat cloth.

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A Series of Lessons in French, with Rules for Pronunciation, on an entirely Novel and Simple Plan. Reprinted, in a revised form, from "The Working Man's Friend." Price 6d.; by post, 7d. More than 30,000 copies of this work have been sold. The immense sale of this little work shows the estimation in which it is held by the public.

EVERY STUDENT WISHING TO MAKE HIMSELF MASTER OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING WORKS:—

Cassell's German Pronouncing Dictionary. In Two Parts:—I. German-English, price, in paper covers, 5s.; cloth boards, 5s. 6d. II. English-German, price in paper covers, 3s. 6d.; cloth boards, 4s.; or complete in 1 vol., handsomely bound in cloth, 9s. The grand distinctive feature of this Work is indicated in its title. It is a Pronouncing Dictionary; that is to say, it contains the pronunciation, as well as the meanings, of each word. This circumstance adds much to its utility, especially for the numerous class of Self-educating Students who do not enjoy the benefit of oral instruction from a native of Germany. To such persons, and to others also, it is a great advantage to see the correct pronunciation of every word at a glance, without having to stop to think, or being in any danger of mistake. While the insertion of the pronunciation constitutes a leading feature in this Dictionary, it has other excellencies, the aim of the Editor having been to make it as practically useful as possible to persons of all classes. Also to be had in Numbers at 3d., and Parts at 1s. Cases for binding the Volume, 9d. each.

Cassell's Lessons in German. Parts I. and II. Price 2s. each in paper covers, or 2s. 6d. cloth. The two Parts bound together, 4s. 6d. Containing a Complete View of the Idioms of the German Language, in a Series of Easy, Progressive Lessons, by which the Self-educating Student may learn to read, to speak, and to write that Language with the greatest facility.

Key to the Exercises in Cassell's Lessons in German. Paper covers, 1s.; cloth, 1s. 6d.

Cassell's Eclectic German Reader: Containing Choice Selections from the best German Authors, in Prose and Verse, and a complete Vocabulary to the Work; also, Copious References to Cassell's "Lessons in German." Price 2s. paper covers, or 2s. 6d. cloth.

Cassell's Lessons in German Pronunciation: Consisting of Easy Extracts from German Writers. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

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STUDENTS WISHING TO ACQUIRE A PERFECT KNOWLEDGE OF LATIN WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING WORKS INVALUABLE:—

Cassell's Latin Dictionary. By J. R. Beard, D.D., and C. Beard, B.A. In Two Parts: I. Latin-English. Price, in paper covers, 4s.; cloth boards, 5s. II. English-Latin. Price, in paper covers, 4s.; cloth boards, 5s.; or handsomely bound in 1 vol., 9s. 6d. May also be obtained in Numbers, at 3d., and Parts, at 1s. each. Cases for binding the complete volume, 9d. This Dictionary comprehends every word used by the most eminent Latin writers. The meanings of each word are arranged, as far as possible, in their etymological order; and brief illustrative quotations are appended, which will afford substantial help to the student. Many excellencies, hitherto characteristic of more voluminous works, have been compressed into the space of this Dictionary, without in any way sacrificing clearness.

Cassell's Lessons in Latin: Being an Elementary Grammar of the Latin Language, in a Series of Easy and Progressive Lessons; with numerous Exercises for Translation from English into Latin, and Latin into English; intended especially for those who are desirous of learning Latin without a Master. By the Rev. J. R. Beard, D.D. Reprinted from the "Popular Educator." Price 2s. 6d. paper covers, or 3s. neat cloth.

A Key to Cassell's Lessons in Latin: Containing Translations of all the Exercises. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

Cassell's Latin Grammar. By Professors E. A. Andrews and S. Stoddard. Revised and Corrected. Price 3s. 6d. in cloth boards. This Grammar has been put to the test of experience, and pronounced by competent judges, who have brought it into use, to be a production of superior merit. With such credentials in its favour, the work may be safely left to the decision of public opinion.

Cassell's Shilling Edition of First Lessons in Latin. By Professors E. A. Andrews and S. Stoddard. Revised and Corrected. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. neat cloth. As a cheap and useful Introduction to the Latin Language, this Work will bear comparison with any other of a similar nature.

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Cassell's Classical Library. The First Volume of this Work, price 1s. 6d. cloth, consists of a Latin Reader, adapted to "Cassell's Latin Grammar;" consisting of Fables, Mythology, Anecdotes of Eminent Men, Roman History, and Ancient Geography; to which is appended an appropriate Dictionary. Volume II. comprises Latin Exercises, price 2s. neat cloth. Volume III. contains the Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek, with copious Notes and a Lexicon, price 2s. 6d. neat cloth.

Cassell's Lessons in Greek; Including a Grammar of the Language, in Easy and Progressive Lessons, with numerous Exercises for Translating from Greek into English, and from English into Greek, &c. &c. By the Rev. J. R. Beard, D.D. Price 3s. 6d. in stiff cover, 4s. in cloth boards.

Cassell's Lessons in Italian; Being an Elementary Grammar of the Language, with numerous Exercises, Italian-English and English-Italian, a compendious Vocabulary, &c. &c. By Charles Tausenau, M.D., of the University of Pavia, and Professor of the German and Italian Languages. Price, in stiff covers, 3s.; in cloth boards, 3s. 6d.

ENGLISH.

Cassell's English Spelling and Reading Book, with upwards of 150 Engravings on Wood. The Orthographical Portion of this Spelling-Book is taken, for the most part, from the "Elementary Spelling-Book," by Noah Webster, LL.D., of Connecticut, the sale of which, in the United States, has reached One Million copies per annum. It includes numerous Exercises in Spelling. The Lessons in Reading are suited to the Capacities of Children, and to their gradual progress in general knowledge, and enlivened by appeals to their senses through the medium of Pictorial Representations. Price 1s., bound in cloth.

Cassell's Lessons in English; By J. R. Beard, D.D. In paper covers, 3s.; in cloth boards, 3s. 6d. This Manual is intended for the use of Self-educating Students. It contains a Practical Grammar, and includes an account of the facts of the language, involving the laws of its construction, and the productions of the language, historically treated; thus comprising its literature. It abounds with interesting and important explanations and illustrations, imparting a thorough knowledge of the language itself, the roots and derivations of English words, as well as those rules by which the language may be spoken and written grammatically.

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MATHEMATICS AND ARITHMETIC, &c.

CASSELL'S EUCLID, FORTY-EIGHTH THOUSAND.

The Elements of Geometry; or, The First Six Books, with the Eleventh and Twelfth, of Euclid. Edited by Professor Wallace, A.M., of the Glasgow University, and Collegiate Tutor of the University of London. Price 1s. stiff covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

The Self and Class Examiner in Euclid: Containing the Enunciations of all the Propositions and Corollaries in Cassell's Edition. Price 4d., in a convenient size for the pocket.

Cassell's Elements of Arithmetic; Being a Companion to Cassell's "Euclid." Edited by Professor Wallace, A.M. Price 1s. stiff covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

Key to Cassell's Arithmetic; containing Answers to all the Questions in the above Work. Price 4d., in a convenient size for the pocket.

Cassell's Elements of Algebra; or, The Science of Quantity. Edited by Professor Wallace, A.M. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

Cassell's Arithmetic for the Young: Including the Science of Numbers by Means of Familiar Objects; in a series of Easy Lessons, with Copious Directions for Teachers. Cloth, 1s.

The Child's Educator; or, Familiar Lessons in nearly every branch of Education. Edited by John Cassell. Illustrated with several hundred Engravings. Cloth, 8s.; with gilt edges, 9s.

Cassell's Elementary Geography, for the Use of Schools and Families. This volume is from the pen of J. G. Goodrich, Esq., better known as the original "Peter Parley," Author of some of the most entertaining and popular Works that have ever been written for the use of children and youth. The style is simple and easy; the descriptions are full and compendious; and the maps and other illustrations, nearly fifty in number, furnish the Pupil with an accurate idea of the position of the various countries, and the customs and manners of the inhabitants. One vol. 8vo, price 2s. 6d., neatly bound.

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CASSELL'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE.

IN SIX VOLUMES, AS FOLLOWS:—

Science Popularly Explained. Cloth boards, lettered, price 3s. 6d.

Astronography; or, Astronomical Geography, with the Use of the Globes. This original Work treats of the Heavenly Bodies, and of the Earth as composing one of their number, in a series of simple and intelligible Lessons, the object of the Author being to make the Work valuable as a book for Reading as well as for Study. Price 2s., cloth boards, lettered.

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