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FOREST LIFE.

By Mary Clavers, an Actual Settler; author of "A New Home, Who 'll Follow?" fcap. 8vo. pp. 642, 12s. cloth.

RAMBLING RECOLLECTIONS OF A SOLDIER OF FORTUNE.

2 vols.

By W. H. Maxwell, author of "Stories of Waterloo," etc. etc. Post 8vo. with Portrait, and Illustrations by Phiz, 10s. 6d. cloth.

THE MABINOCION,

From the Llyfr Coch o Hergest, or Red Book of Hergest, and other ancient Welsh MSS. with an English Translation and Notes. By Lady Charlotte Guest. Part 1.-Containing the Lady of the Fountain. Royal 8vo. with Fac-simile and Woodcuts, 8s.

Part 2.-Containing Peredur Ab Evrawc; a Tale of Chivalry. Royal 8vo. with Fac-simile and Woodcuts, 8s.

THE STATESMAN.

Part 3.-Containing the Arthurian Romance of
Geraint, the Son of Erbin. Royal 8vo. with
Fac-simile and Woodcuts, 88.

Part 4.-Containing the Romance of Kilhweh
and Olwen. Royal 8vo. with 4 Illustrations
and Fac-simile, 88.

By Henry Taylor, Esq., author of "Philip Van Artevelde." 12mo. 68. 6d. boards.

LACON.

Or, Many Things in Few Words. By the Rev. C. C. Colton. New Edition, 8vo. 128. cloth. THE PHILOSOPHY OF NECESSITY;

Or, the Law of Consequences as applicable to Mental, Moral, and Social Science. By Charles Bray. 2 vols. 8vo. 158. cloth.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF MYSTERY.

By W. C. Dendy. 1 vol. 8vo. 128. cloth.

FACTS IN MESMERISM,

With Reasons for a Dispassionate Inquiry into it. By the Rev. Chauncy Hare Townsend, A.M. late of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. Post 8vo. 128. cloth.

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY:

With which is incorporated much of the Elementary Part of the "Institutiones Physiologica" of J. F. Blumenbach, Professor in the University of Gottingen. By John Elliotson, M.D. Cantab. F.R.S. Fifth Edition (1840); complete in 1 thick vol. 8vo. pp. 1206, with numerous Wood-cuts, 21. 2s. cloth; or in Three separate Parts:

Part 1.-General Physiology, and the Organic
Functions. 5th Edition, 10s. 6d.

Part 2.-The Animal Functions. 5th Edition,
148.

Part 3. Human Generation; the Growth,
Decay, and Varieties of Mankind; with an
Appendix on Mesmerism, 17s.

A DICTIONARY OF THE ANGLO-SAXON LANGUAGE;

Containing the Accentuation, the Grammatical Inflexions, the Irregular Words referred to their Themes, the Parallel Terms from other Gothic Languages, the Meaning of the AngloSaxon in English and Latin, and copious English and Latin Indexes, serving as a Dictionary of English and Anglo-Saxon, as well as of Latin and Anglo-Saxon. With a Preface on the Origin and Connexion of the German Tongues, a Map of Languages, and the Essentials of Anglo-Saxon Grammar. By the Rev. J. Bosworth, LL.D. Dr. Phil. of Leyden, etc. Royal 8vo. pp. 766, 21. 28. boards. Cambridge, 1838.

A TREATISE ON THE VALUATION OF ANNUITIES AND ASSURANCES ON LIVES OR SURVIVORSHIPS; on the Construction of Tables of Mortality; and on the Probabilities and Expectations of Life. Wherein the Laws of Mortality that prevail in different parts of Europe are determined, and the Comparative Mortality of different Diseases and of the Two Sexes are shown; with a variety of Tables. By Joshua Milne, Actuary to the Sun Life Assurance Society. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 108. boards.

THE PRINCIPLES AND DOCTRINE OF ASSURANCES, ANNUITIES
ON LIVES, and CONTINGENT REVERSIONS, Stated and Explained. By W. Morgan,
F.R.S., Actuary to the Society for Equitable Assurances on Lives, etc. 8vo. 128. boards.
AN ESSAY ON PROBABILITIES,

And on their Application to Life Contingencies and Insurance Offices. By Aug. De Morgan, of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title, 65. cloth.

A MANUAL FOR MECHANICS' INSTITUTIONS.

Published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

Post 8vo. 58. cloth.

London: Printed by Manning and Mason, Ivy-lane, St. Paul's.

I. Poetry and the Drama.

LAYS OF ANCIENT ROME.

By the Right Honourable Thomas Babington Macaulay. Second Edition (1843), 8vo. 10s. 6d. cloth.

THOMAS MOORE'S POETICAL WORKS.

First and only complete Edition (1841). Edited by Mr. Moore. With Autobiographical Prefaces. 10 vols. foolscap 8vo, with Portrait, and 19 other highly finished Plates, 21. 108. fancy cloth; or 41. 108. handsomely bound in morocco, with gilt edges.

ROBERT SOUTHEY'S POETICAL WORKS.

First and only complete Edition (1838-42). Collected and edited by Mr. Southey. With Autobiographical Prefaces. 10 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Portrait, and 19 other highly. finished Plates, 27. 10s. fancy cloth; or 47. 10s. handsomely bound in morocco, with gilt edges. The following may be had, bound separately, in cloth lettered:

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New and complete Edition (1841). With some additional Poems and Autobiographical Prefaces. Collected and edited by Mr. Montgomery. 4 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Portrait, and 7 other beautifully engraved Plates, 208. cloth; or bound in morocco, with gilt edges, 17. 163. THE POETICAL WORKS OF LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON (L.E.L.) New Edition (1839), 4 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Illustrations by Howard, etc. 28. cloth lettered; or handsomely bound in morocco, with gilt edges, 21. 4s.

The following may be had separately:-
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THE IMPROVISATRICE
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MOORE'S LALLA ROOKH.

THE GOLDEN VIOLET
THE TROUBADOUR

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Twentieth Edition (1842), 1 vol. medium 8vo. beautifully illustrated with 13 Engravings, finished in the highest style of art, 21s. handsomely bound in cloth, or ornamented; or 40s. with India Proof Plates, in cloth.

MOORE'S LALLA ROOKH.

Twenty-first Edition (1842), 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with 4 Engravings, from Paintings by Westall, 10s. 6d. cloth; or 148. handsomely bound in morocco, with gilt edges.

MOORE'S IRISH MELODIES.

Fourteenth Edition (1839), with Engraved Title and Vignette, 10s. cloth lettered; or 13s. 6d. handsomely bound in morocco, with gilt edges.

JOANNA BAILLIE'S NEW DRAMAS.

3 vols. 8vo. 17. 16s. boards.

JOANNA BAILLIE'S PLAYS ON THE PASSIONS.

3 vols. 8vo. 17. 11s. 6d. boards.

SELECT WORKS OF THE BRITISH POETS:

From Chaucer to Withers. With Biographical Sketches, by R. Southey, LL.D. 1 vol. 8vo. 30s. cloth; or 31s. 6d. with gilt edges."

SELECT WORKS OF THE BRITISH POETS:

From Ben Jonson to Beattie. With Biographical and Critical Prefaces by Dr. Aikin. 1 vol. 8vo. 188. cloth; or 20s. with gilt edges.

**The peculiar feature of these two works is, that the Poems included are printed entire, without mutilation or abridgment; care being taken that such poems only are included as are fit for the perusal of youth, or for reading aloud.

THE FAMILY SHAKSPEARE;

In which nothing is added to the Original Text; but those Words and Expressions are omitted which cannot with propriety be read aloud. By T. Bowdler, Esq. F.R.S. Seventh Edition (1839), 1 large vol. 8vo. with 36 Illustrations after Smirke, etc. 30s. cloth ; or 31s. 6d. gilt edges. *.* A LIBRARY EDITION of this work, without Illustrations, 8 vols. 8vo. 47. 148. 6d. boards. FAUSTUS:

A Dramatic Mystery; the Bride of Corinth; the First Walpurgis Night. Translated from the German of Goethe, and illustrated with Notes, by J. Anster, LL.D. 1 vol. post 8vo. 148. bds. POETRY AND PAINTING, LYRICS OF THE HEART, AND OTHER POEMS. By A. A. Watts. Illustrated by a Series of Engravings from the most celebrated Works of Modern Painters, executed in the most finished style of art. This work has been many years in preparation, and the Publishers have much pleasure in announcing that it is now nearly completed.

Poetry and the Drama.

THOMSON'S SEASONS.

Edited by Bolton Corney, Esq. Illustrated with Seventy-seven Designs drawn on Wood, by the following Members of the Etching Club :

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Engraved by Thompson and other eminent Engravers.

Handsomely printed in square crown 8vo. pp. 336, 1842, 21s. richly bound in ultra-marine cloth in morocco in the best manner by Hayday, 36s.

** A few copies printed on prepared paper of great beauty, forming a most unique book, 21. 2s. in ultra-marine cloth."

"Setting aside the poem itself—the greatest beauty of the book it were hard to hit.' It is a race between paper-maker, printer, binder, wood-designer, and wood-cutter; and we cannot say which has won. In so generous a rivalry we need not. The poet is the common object of the labours of all; and to their utmost all have done him grace and favour."

Examiner.

"A volume of the most sumptuous character that poet ever appeared in."-Morning Post. Unquestionably, a singularly beautiful book it is."-Blackwood. "A production of exquisite elegance."-John Bull.

MILTON'S L'ALLEGRO AND IL PENSEROSO,

With Illustrations by Members of the Etching Club. Imp. 8vo.-(In preparation.)

THE MORAL OF FLOWERS

3d Edition, 1 vol. royal 8vo. with 24 beautifully coloured Engravings, 11. 108. half-bound. THE SPIRIT OF THE WOODS.

By the author of "The Moral of Flowers." 2d Edition, 1 vol. royal 8vo. with 23 beautifully coloured Engravings of the Forest Trees of Great Britain, 17. 11s. 6d. cloth.

II. Geology and Mineralogy.

AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY.

Intended to convey Practical Knowledge of the Science, and comprising the most important recent Discoveries; with Explanations of the Facts and Phenomena which serve to confirm or invalidate various Geological Theories. By Robert Bakewell. Fifth Edition, considerably enlarged, 8vo. with numerous Plates and Woodcuts, 21s. cloth lettered.

REPORT ON THE CEOLOGY OF CORNWALL, DEVON, & WEST SOMERSET. By Henry T. De la Beche, F.R.S. etc., Director of the Ordnance Geological Survey. Published by Order of the Lords Commissioners of H. M. Treasury. 8vo. with Maps, Woodcuts, and 12 large Plates, 14s. cloth.

FIGURES & DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PALEOZOIC FOSSILS OF CORNWALL, DEVON, and WEST SOMERSET; observed in the course of the Ordnance Geological Survey of that District. By John Phillips, F.R.S. F.G.S. etc. Published by Order of the Lords Commissioners of H. M. Treasury. 8vo. with 60 Plates, comprising very numerous Figures, 98. cloth.

AN ETYMOLOGICAL AND EXPLANATORY DICTIONARY OF THE TERMS and LANGUAGE of GEOLOGY; designed for the early Student, and those who have not made great progress in the Science. By G. Roberts. Foolscap 8vo. 68. cloth.

A GUIDE TO GEOLOGY.

By John Phillips, F.R.S. G.S. etc. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Plates, 68. cloth.

A TREATISE ON CEOLOGY.

By John Phillips, F.R.S. G.S. etc. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Titles and Woodcuts, 128. cloth.

AN ELEMENTARY INTRODUCTION TO MINERALOGY:

Comprising a Notice of the Characters and Elements of Minerals; with Accounts of the Places and Circumstances in which they are found. By William Phillips, F.L.S. M.G.S. etc. 4th Edition, considerably augmented by R. Allan, F.R.S.E. 8vo. numerous Cuts, 128. cloth.

CONVERSATIONS ON MINERALOGY.

With Plates, engraved by Mr. and Mrs. Lowry, from Original Drawings. 3d Edition, enlarged. 2 vols. 12mo. 14s. cloth.

PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, & GEOLOGICAL RESEARCHES ON THE INTERNAL HEAT of the GLOBE. By Gustav Bischoff, Ph. D. Professor of Chemistry in the University of Bonn. 2 vols. Vol. 1, 8vo. with Plates and Woodcuts, 108. boards.

III. General Science.

BRANDE'S DICTIONARY OF SCIENCE, LITERATURE, AND ART.

(For particulars, see page 10 of Catalogue, No. 1.)

THE PHYSIOLOGY OF VISION.

By W. Mackenzie, M.D., Lecturer on the Eye in the University of Glasgow. 8vo. with Woodcuts, 10s. 6d. boards.

A TREATISE ON LIGHT AND VISION.

By the Rev. H. Lloyd, M.A, Fellow of Trin. Coll. Dublin. 8vo. 15s. boards.

ILLUSTRATIONS OF PRACTICAL MECHANICS.

By the Rev. H. Moseley, M.A., Professor of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy in King's College, London; being the First Volume of the Illustrations of Science, by Professors of King's College. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with numerous Woodcuts, 88. cloth.

ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY;

Including the most Recent Discoveries and Applications of the Science to Medicine and Pharmacy, and to the Arts. By Robert Kane, M.D. M.R.I.A. Professor of Natural Philosophy to the Royal Dublin Society. 1 thick volume, 8vo. with 236 Woodcuts, 248. cloth.

A PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE ON THE STUDY OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY. By Sir John Herschel. New Edition. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. 6s. cloth.

AN INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY:

By the Rev. W. Pearson, LL.D. F.R.S. etc. Rector of South Kilworth, Leicestershire, and Treasurer to the Astronomical Society of London. 2 vols. 4to. with Plates, 71. 7s. boards. Vol. 1 contains Tables, recently computed, for facilitating the Reduction of Celestial Obser. vations; and a popular Explanation of their Construction and Use.

Vol. 2 contains Descriptions of the various Instruments that have been usefully employed in determining the Places of the Heavenly Bodies, with an Account of the Methods of Adjusting and Using them.

A TREATISE ON ASTRONOMY.

By Sir John Herschel. New Edition. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo. Vignette Title, 6s. cloth.

THE HISTORY OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.

From the Earliest Periods to the Present Time. By Baden Powell, M. A., Savilian Professor of Mathematics in the University of Oxford. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo. Vignette Title, 6s. cloth.

TREATISE ON OPTICS.

By Sir David Brewster, LL.D. F.R.S. etc. New Edition. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. Vignette Title, and 176 Woodcuts, 6s. cloth.

A TREATISE ON HYDROSTATICS AND PNEUMATICS.

By Dr. Lardner. New Edition. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. 6s. cloth.

A TREATISE ON MECHANICS.

By Captain Kater and Dr. Lardner. New Edition. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. Vignette Title, and 19 Plates, comprising 224 distinct figures, 6s. cloth.

A TREATISE ON ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM.

By Dr. Lardner. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo. 128. (Vol. 2, in the press.)

A TREATISE ON ARITHMETIC.

By Dr. Lardner, LL.D. F.R.S. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title, 68. cloth lettered.

A TREATISE ON GEOMETRY,

And its Application to the Arts. By Dr. Lardner. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. Vignette Title, and upwards of 260 figures, 6s. cloth.

A TREATISE ON HEAT.

By Dr. Lardner, LL.D., etc. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo. with Woodcuts and Vignette Title, 68. cloth.

TREATISE ON CHEMISTRY

By Michael Donovan, M.R.I.A. Fourth Edition. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title, 68. cloth lettered.

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