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The NATURALIST'S REPOSITORY; or Miscellany of Exotic Natural History: consisting of elegantly coloured Plates, with appropriate, scientific, and general Descriptions of the most curious, scarce, and beautiful Productions of Nature, that have been recently discovered in various parts of the world; and more especially such Novelties as, from their extreme rarity, remain entirely undescribed, or which have not been duly noticed by preceding Naturalists. The whole composed according to the latest improvements in the various departments of the Science; and forming, collectively, a truly valuable compendium of the most important Discoveries of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Shells, Marine Productions, and every other interesting object of Natural History-the Produce of Foreign Climates. By E. DONOVAN, F.L.S. W.S., &c. 5 vols. royal 8vo. with 180 coloured Plates. 101. 10s. boards; or in Sixty Numbers, at 3s. 6d. each.

A MANUAL of the ELEMENTS of NATURAL HISTORY. By J. F. BLUMENBACH, Professor of the University of Gottingen, &c. &c. Translated from the Tenth German Edition, by R. T. GORE, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in London, &c. 8vo. 14s. boards.

"It is, indeed, remarkable for its clear arrangement, and for the immense quantity of interesting and valuable information it contains, condensed into a small compass. It is, altogether, the best elementary book on Natural History in any language." -Lawrence's Lectures.

"The Professor begins his Manual by the consideration of natural bodies in general, and their

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division into three kingdoms. He prefaces the summary of the objects of these three grand divisions of nature by some very appropriate and comprehensive observations, expressed in concise, but plain and perspicuous language. With respect to the translation, we profess ourselves perfectly satisfied, and this from a comparison of the original with the translated copy. In fine, we cannot express our opinion more appropriately than in the words of the motto, taken from the celebrated Lectures of Mr. Lawrence, It is altogether the best elementary book on Natural History in any language."-Imperial Mag.

The GEOGRAPHY of the GLOBE; containing a Description of its several Divisions of Land and Water. To which are added, Problems on the Terrestrial and Celestial Globes, and a Series of Questions for Examination. Designed for the Use of Schools and Private Families. By JOHN OLDING BUTLER. Second Edit. 12mo. 4s. 6d. bound,

"Mr. Butler's experience as a teacher has led him to think that Geography opens a wide field for the introduction of miscellaneous information," (viz. biographical notices, historical events, &c.) "This, it must be admitted, is a very useful and comprehensive scheme; and we do not hesitate to say that Mr. B. has shewn talent in its execution." New Monthly Mag. July 1826.

"The work now before us has the merit of presenting the world to the eye of youth as the world now is; and Mr. B. following the plan of his father's publications, has also combined with the immediate object in view a variety of information derived from history and biography.... Mr. B. has inserted in his work many curious etymological and statistical notes."-Gent's Mag.

NOVELS, POETRY, REVELATIONS of the DEAD ALIVE. Royal 12mo. 10s. 6d. bds. "The fancy is a happy one, and gives a sprightliness and relish to the author's remarks."

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CHARACTERISTICS; in the manner of ROCHEFOUCAULT'S MAXIMS. Fcap. 8vo. 4s. 6d. boards.

The COMPLETE DRAMATIC WORKS, and MISCELLANEOUS POEMS, of WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE; with Glossarial Notes and Life, by N. Rowe. In One volume, with a Portrait. 12s. bds.

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The MONARCHY of the BEES; a Poem illustrated with Notes, exhibiting some of the most remarkable circumstances in the history of that little 1nsect. 2s. 6d. half-bound."

Also, by the same Author,

The REPUBLIC of the ANTS; a Poem, illustrated with Notes, developing the various modes of life of that singular little insect. 2s. 6d. half-bound.

"These Poems afford a very pleasing microscopic glimpse of these wonderful Insects, whose modes of life and government form so remarkable a problem in Natural History. They fulfil all their pretensions, and are well suited for the instruction and gratification of youth."

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The BOYNE WATER, a Tale, by the O'HARA FAMILY. 3 vols. royal 12mo. 17. 11s. 6d. boards.

"Another tale of the Waverly school, with Ireland for the scene.... The writer is well qualified to play the part of national historian under the guise of national novelist. . . . He has the stuff and stable of a good narrator in him: when he comes to the action and warms in the business of his tale, he is vivid and vigorous; scenes of bustle and confusion rouse his energies, and his powers of description, mental, moral, and natural, are of no ordinary cast."-Monthly Rev.

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DRAMA, with Prefatory Remarks, Biographical Sketches and Notes, Critical and Explanatory; faithfully marked with the Stage Business, and Stage Directions, as performed at the Theatres Royal. By W. OXBERRY, Comedian. Each Number contains a striking Likeness of some eminent Performer. Common paper, demy 12mo. Plays, 1s. each; Farces, 9d.-or fine paper, royal 12mo. Plays, 2s.; Farces, 1s. 6d.

* See the list of these Plays, on the last page of this Catalogue.

The ITALIAN NOVELISTS. Selected from the most approved Authors in that Language; from the Earliest Period down to the Close of the Eighteenth Century; arranged in an Historical and Chronological Series. Translated from the Original Italian, accompanied with Notes, Critical and Biographical. By THOMAS Roscoe, Esq. Second Edition, 4 vols. crown 8vo. embellished with highly-finished Vignette Titles, designed by J. Mills, and engraved by C. Rolls, R. Roberts, and other eminent Artists, price 21. 2s. boards.

"We can promise our readers very considerable pleasure from these specimens."-Edinburgh Review, No. 83.

"This work eminently combines the useful with the entertaining. Taste and research are evinced in the selections of the critical notices; and it places the pith of a hundred volumes within the reach of the general reader."-New Monthly Mag.

FAMILY ANNALS; or, The Sisters. By MARY HAYS. 12mo. 5s. bds.

The ADVENTURES of JOHNNY NEWCOME in the NAVY: a Poem, in Four Cantos; with Plates by Rowlandson, from the Author's Designs. By ALFRED BURTON. 8vo. 21s. boards.

The CONFESSION; or, The Novice of St. Clare: and other Poems. By the Author of "Purity of Heart." Fcap. 8vo. 4s. boards.

The SPY: a Tale of the Neutral Ground. By J. COOPER, Esq. Author of the "Red Rover," &c. &c. 4th Edition. 3 vols. 12mo. 18s. boards.

Also, by the same Author,

1. The PIONEERS; or, The Sources of the Susquehanna: a Descriptive Tale. 2d Edition. 3 vols. 12mo. 18s. boards.

2. The LAST of the MOHICANS: a Narrative of 1757. 2d Edition, 3 vols. 12mo. 21s. boards.

3. The PILOT: a Tale of the Sea. 2d Edition, 3 vols. 12mo. 21s. boards.

4. LIONEL LINCOLN; or, The Leaguer of Boston. 3 vols. 12mo. 21s. bds.

The ANGEL of the WORLD, an Arabian Tale: SEBASTIAN, a Spanish Tale; with other Poems. By the Rev. GEORGE CROLY, A.M. 8vo. 8s. 6d. boards.

TALES, Comic, Instructive, and Amusing, from admired English and Foreign Authors, 2 vols. on fine royal wove paper, with proof plates, 18s. bds.; demy paper, 12s. boards.

POETICAL TRIFLES, written on various Subjects, Serious and Comic. By E. TRAPP PILGRIM. Second Edition, with fine Frontispiece, by Rhodes. Foolscap, 4s. boards.

"There is an ease and gaiety in the Comic Pieces, and a softness in the Serious, which together form a pleasing melody."-Monthly Review.

The DEATH of ABEL; from the German of M. GESSNER. A fine Edit. hot-pressed, with a highly-finished Frontispiece, by Romney. 24mo. 2s. boards.

The DEATH of CAIN, in Five Books; after the Manner of, and as a Sequel to, the Death of Abel. Sixth Edit. post 12mo. with a New Introduction, Notes, &c. 3s. boards.

ORIGINAL FABLES. By a LADY. Dedicated to the late Queen; with 54 fine Wood-cuts, on wove foolscap paper, 7s. 6d. boards.

The MIRROR of WIT; or, Mirth in Miniature; a Collection of the best Bon Mots, Witticisms, Laughable Anecdotes, &c. in the English Language. A New Edition, containing many Original Articles. 1s. 6d. sewed.

W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers'-Hall-Court.

A HISTORY of the THEATRES of LONDON; containing an Annual Register of New Pieces, Revivals, Pantomimes, &c. with occasional Notes and Anecdotes. Being a continuation of Victor's and Oulton's Histories, from the year 1795 to 1817, inclusive. By W. C. OULTON. 3 vols. 12mo. 18s. boards.

The last Twenty Years is undoubtedly the most important and interesting epoch in Theatrical Annals: beside the First Appearances and Deaths of respectable Performers, remarkable addresses, it includes the rage for Child-playing, the O.P. War, &c. &c.; and, in all probability, no future History of the London Stage will contain so many facts or incidents.

An APOLOGY for the LIFE of Mr. COLLEY CIBBER, Comedian and Patentee of the Theatre Royal, written by Himself; and interspersed with Characters and Anecdotes of his Theatrical Cotemporaries: the whole forming a complete History of the Stage for the space of forty years. A new Edition, with many_Critical and Explanatory Notices. By EDMUND BELLCHAMBERS. 8vo. with a Portrait of the Author, from a painting by J. B. Vanloo. 12s. boards.

"Those who chance to take up this amusing volume will, we think, lay it down with an increased respect for the character of its author. Mr. Bellchambers' notes are in general amusing and instructive, though he writes with a tincture of prejudice against the profession to which his author belonged. We are glad to see this book inscribed to Mr. Macready, whose literary taste and professional celebrity render such dedication peculiarly proper."

Blackwood's Mag.

The ACTOR'S BUDGET; containing Monologues, Prologues, Addresses, Tales, &c. &c. Serious and Comic; with a rare and genuine Collection of Theatrical Anecdotes, Comic Songs, &c. &c. The Third Edition, with many new Articles, by W. OXBERRY, of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. 12mo. 7s. boards.

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LITERATURE AND

A SKETCH of the GREEK ACCIDENCE, arranged in a manner convenient for transcription; by means of which learners may be assisted in committing to memory. The Second Edition. By JOHN HODGKIN. 2s. 6d. sewed.

"We take the liberty of recommending to the notice of such of our readers as are concerned in the education of youth, the labours of Mr. Hodgkin, which we consider as peculiarly calculated to facilitate the adoption of that plan for the improvement of the memory, which was recommended by Quintillian, and which was followed with so much success by Prosessor Porson."

Classical Journal, No. 19.

EDUCATION.

AN INTRODUCTION to ENGLISH COMPOSITION and ELOCUTION, in Four Parts; viz. 1. Esop modernised and moralised, in a series of Instructive Tales, calculated both as subjects for Reading Lessons and subjects for Narration. 2. SKELETONS of those Tales, with leading Questions and Hints, to guide and assist the Juvenile Writer in re-composing them. 3. POETIC READING MADE EASY, by means of Metrical Notes to each line. 4. AN APPENDIX of select Prose, by JOHN CAREY, LL.D. Author of "Latin Prosody made Easy," "Practical English Prosody and Versifications," &c. &c. Price 4s. bd.

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Miscellaneous Works, published by

The BUCOLICS of VIRGIL, after the text of HEYNE, with the Scanning, Synthetical Ordo, a very Literal and a more Free Translation, Copious Notes in English, Mode of Parsing and Declining, a Lexicon, and an Index. By T. W. C. EDWARDS, M.A. Imperial 8vo. 12s. bds.

By the same Author,

1. PORSON's FOUR PLAYS of EURIPIDES, namely, the Medea, Phœnissæ, Hecuba, and Orestes, literally translated into English Prose; with the Original Greek, the Metres or Scanning, an Ordo Verborum, and a variety of useful Notes. In demy 8vo. 17. 12s. boards.

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*These four Plays may be had separately, 8s. each, sewed.

2. The PROMOTHEUS CHAINED of ESCHYLUS, after the Text of BLOMFIELD, literally translated into English Prose; with the Metres or Scanning, Ordo Verborum, and Notes. 8s. sewed.

3. The ANTIGONE of SOPHOCLES, after the Text of BRUNCK, but with some little variation, literally translated into English Prose: with the Metres or Scanning, Ordo, and Notes. 8s. sewed.

4. The ALCESTIS of EURIPIDES, after the Text of MONK, literally translated into English Prose; with the Metres or Scanning, Ordo, and Notes. 8s. sewed.

5. The PHILOCTETES of SOPHOCLES, literally translated from the Text of BRUNCK; diligently compared with that of Erfurdt and other Editors: in the same page with the Translation are given the Original Greek, the Metres, the Ördo, and the English Accentuation. With Notes for the use of Students. 8s. sewed.

6. The KING EDIPUS of SOPHOCLES, literally_translated into English Prose; from the Text of BRUNCK: compared with Erfurdt and others, with the original Text, Metres, Ordo, English Accentuation and Notes. Ss. sewed.

7. An INDEX VERBORUM to the MEDEA of EURIPIDES, as edited by PORSON; intended as an accompaniment to Edwards's Edition of Porson's Medea of Euripides. 1s. sewed.

CROSBY'S POLITE LETTER WRITER; containing a great variety of plain, easy, entertaining, and familiar original Letters, adapted to every age and situation in Life, but more particularly on Business, Education, and Love; together with various forms of Petitions suitable to the different wants and exigencies of Life; proper methods of addressing superiors, and persons of all ranks, both in Writing and Discourse; and valuable Hints for Grammatical correctness on all occasions: to which is added, a modern collection of Genteel, Complimentary Cards; likewise useful forms in Law. Å new Edition, corrected and revised, 2s. sewed, or 2s. 6d. neatly bound.

ENGLISH SYNONYMES EXPLAINED, in Alphabetical Order: with copious Illustrations and Examples drawn from the best writers. By GEORGE CRABB, of Magdalen College, Oxford. 8vo. The 5th Edition, much improved, with an Index to the Words. 11. 1s. boards.

"The Author of the work before us is already favourably known to the public by several elementary German books, and an English Grammar, of which we took occasion to speak in terms of com mendation in a former number of our Review. The present volume is upon a more extended scale than those of his predecessors, and forms a valuable addition to the philosophical treatises which we possess. Mr. C. has brought to the task which he undertook a sober judgment and an extent and ac curacy of investigation, which have gone far to supply the chasm which remained in this branch of our literature."-Brit. Crit.

By the same Author,

ENGLISH SYNONYMES Enlarged; with copious Illustrations and Examples drawn from the best Writers. 4to. 21. 8s. boards.

* *A Quarto Edition of the English Synonymes having become desirable to suit with his other works, the author has occupied himself in making such additions and improvements as he deems calculated materially to enhance its value as a work of criticism. The alphabetical arrangement of the words is exchanged for one of a more scientific nature arising from their alliance in sense, and from the general nature of the subjects; thus affording the advantage of a more connected explanation of terms allied to each other. While, therefore, the present edition is offered to the public as a work for philological study and instructive reading, the 8vo. Edition, still preserving its alphabetical arrangement, will serve the more immediate purpose of reference.

A GENERAL TABLE of the FRENCH VERBS, Regular and Irregular; by which the formation of any Tense or Person required may be immediately found. By R. JUIGNE, M.A. of the University of Paris. Coloured, 3s.

NUOVO DIZIONARIO PORTATILE, Italiano Francese, e Francese Italiano, compendiato da quello, D'Alberti; Arrichito di tutti i termini proprj delle Scienze e dell' Arti, delle Conjugazioni de' Verbi regolari e irregolari; e disposto all'uso degl' Italiani e de Francesi. Par GUISEPPE MARTINELLI. 2 vols. 12s. bound.

A KEY to the GREEK TESTAMENT; being a Selection of Chapters philologically explained; for the use of young men designed for the Ministry. By CHARLES HOOK, Author of a Synopsis of Latin Grammar, and Steps to Latin Verses. 12mo. 3s. 6d. boards.

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CROSBY'S LONDON UNIVERSAL LETTER WRITER; containing a variety of easy, entertaining, and familiar original Letters, adapted to every age and situation in Life, but more particularly on Education, Business, Love, and Friendship; together with various useful forms of Business and Compliment; also Selections from the Real Correspondence of the most eminent Epistolary Writers. A new Edition, corrected and improved, 1s. sewed, or 1s. 6d. bound in red.

The COMPLETE CORRESPONDENT; consisting of Letters adapted to every age and situation of Life; together with various useful forms of Business and Compliment; the best Directions for Epistolary Writing, aud more than fifty specimens of Real Correspondence, selected from the best writers in the English Language; as Addison, Cowper, Gay, Johnson, Pope, Lady Hertford, Lady Wortley Montague, Mrs. Rowe, &c. and some Translations from the Latin Classics and celebrated French Writers. 2s. sewed; 2s. 6d. bound.

The EXPEDITIOUS SELFINSTRUCTOR; containing the Elements of Reading, Grammar, Writing (illustrated with Copies), Arithmetic (with Tables), Geography and the Globes, History and Chronology (with a Table); with a great variety of Forms useful in Business. The whole explained in the most familiar manner, in order to enable those to instruct themselves, who have not the opportunity of masters. To which is added, a List of the most approved BOOKS for further improvement. A new Edition, enlarged and improved. By JOHN GREIG, Writing Master and Arithmetician, Author of "Ladies' Arithmetic," "The Heavens Displayed," &c. &c. 1s. 6d. sewed.

The GRAMMATICAL and PRONOUNCING SPELLING-BOOK, on a New Plan; designed to communicate the Rudiments of Grammatical Knowledge, and to prevent and correct bad Pronuncia tions, while it promotes an acquaintance with Orthography. By INGRAM COBBIN, A.M. Author of the Elements of English Grammar, &c. &c. 1s. 6d. bound.

The same Author has in the Press,

The CLASSICAL ENGLISH VOCABULARY; containing a Selection of Words commonly used in the best Writers, with their pronunciation and derivations. A Classification of Words of similar import, and Words employed in poetry and science; together with Latin and French Phrases in general use intended as a Supplement to The Grammatical and Pronouncing Spelling-Book," and for the assistance of the higher classes in Schools, and of Youths in their private studies.

EXPEDITIOUS ARITHMETICIAN; or, Preceptor's Arithmetical Class Book: containing six separate sets of original Questions, to exemplify and illustrate an important improvement in the practice of teaching the first Five Rules of Arithmetic, simple and compound; by which accuracy and expedition are attained with unusual facility. By B. DANBY and J. LENG, Hull. In Seven Parts. 7s. sewed.

A NEW GRAMMAR of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE, including the Fundamental Principles of Etymology, Syntax, and Prosody; in which it is attempted, by a new arrangement of the Verb, to remove the perplexity and confusion hitherto found in several Tenses of the Potential Mood, and the Future of the Indicative with Notes and Illustrations, critical and explanatory. By T.O. CHURCHILL, Translator of "Herder's Philosophy of History," and "Bossuet's History of Mathematics." 12mo. 5s. bound.

"The Grammar of Lowth seems especialiy to have served this Author for a model; but he has made many just corrections in it, and many valuable additions to it; and has enlarged that compendious introduction to the English Language into a comprehensive treatise, illustrated by numerous critical notes.-Murray and Crombie have been consulted; so have Sheridan's Orthoëpy and Walker's Rhyming Dictionary; and the result is, a copious body of information concerning the analogies and anomalies, the peculiarities and niceties of our tongue, more adapted perhaps for the proficient than the beginner, but truly instructive, and perpetually elegant. On the whole, this work frequently deserves consultation, and will tend to a critical acquisition of our language."

Monthly Review, May 1824.

"Mr. C.'s new Grammar has superior pretensions to the common-place compilations of the sort. We consider the Notes, from p. 268 to the end, truly valuable; though we should say also that all is good."-Gent.'s Mag. Sept. 1823.

A Compendious SAXON

GRAMMAR of the primitive English or Anglo-Saxon Language, a knowledge of which is essential to every modern English Grammarian, who would fully understand the origin and true idiom of his own language: being chiefly a selection of what is most valuable and practical in "The Elements of the Anglo-Saxon Grammar," with some additional Observations. By the Rev. J. BOSWORTH, M.A. F.R.S.L. Hon. Mem. of the Copenhagen Soc. for Anc. Lit. of the North, and Vicar of Little Horwood, Bucks. Svo. 5s. boards.

"This Work will prove a most valuable acquisition to the library of the philologer and antiquary. The Introduction, on the Origin and Progress of Alphabetic Writing, displays considerable learning. and ability."-Gent.'s Mag.

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