IV. Natural History, Zoology, Ornithology,

Conchology, etc.

POPULAR CONCHOLOGY.

Or, the Shell Cabinet Arranged: being an Introduction to the modern System of Conchology; with a sketch of the Natural History of the Animals, an account of the Formation of the Shells, and a complete Descriptive List of the Families and Genera. By Agnes Catlow. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo. with 312 Woodcuts, 10s. 6d. cloth.

"A handsome and admirably constructed little book, equally remarkable for the beauty of its paper and print, the number and elegant execution of its illustrative engravings, and the charming terseness of the style in which the fair authoress facilitates the student's progress in the fascinating pursuit of conchology."-Court Journal, Dec. 10, 1842.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MODERN CLASSIFICATION OF INSECTS;

Comprising an Account of the Habits and Transformations of the different Families; a Synopsis of all the British, and a Notice of the more remarkable Foreign Genera. By J. O. Westwood, Sec. Ent. Soc. London, F.L.S., etc. 2 vols. illustrated with above 150 Woodcuts, comprising about 2500 distinct Figures, 21. 78. cloth.

A MANUAL OF BRITISH COLEOPTERA ;

Or, BEETLES: containing a Description of all the Species of Beetles hitherto ascertained to inhabit Great Britain and Ireland, etc. With a complete Index of the Genera. By J. F. Stephens, F.L.S., author of "Illustrations of Entomology." 1 vol. post 8vo. 148. cloth. DR. TURTON'S MANUAL OF THE LAND AND FRESHWATER SHELLS OF THE BRITISH ISLANDS. A new Edition, thoroughly revised, and with considerable Additions. By John Edward Gray, Keeper of the Zoological Collection in the British Museum. 1 vol. post 8vo. with Woodcuts, and 12 coloured Plates, 158. cloth. CONCHOLOGIA SYSTEMATICA:

Or, Complete System of Conchology: in which the Lepades and Mollusca are described and classified according to their Natural Organization and Habits: illustrated with 300 highly finished copper-plate Engravings, by Messrs. Sowerby, containing above 1500 figures of Shells. By L. Reeve, F.L.S. etc. To be completed in 12 monthly Parts, 128. each plain, and 21s. col❜d. Vol. 1 is now ready, containing the Lepades and Bivalve Mollusca, with 130 Plates, 37. 58. cloth: with coloured Plates, 51. 10s. cloth.

Vol. 2, the "Univalve Mollusca," with 170 Plates-(Shortly).

FIGURES OF MOLLUSCOUS ANIMALS,

Selected from various Authors. Etched for the Use of Students. By Maria Emma Gray. Vol. I. pp. 40, with 78 plates of Figures, 12s. cloth. London, 1842.

AN INTRODUCTION TO ENTOMOLOGY;

Or, Elements of the Natural History of Insects: comprising an account of noxious and useful insects, of their Metamorphoses, Food, Stratagems, Habitations, Societies, Motions, Noises, Hybernation, Instinct, etc. By W. Kirby, M.A. F.R.S. & L.S. Rector of Barham; and W. Spence, Esq., F.R.S. & L.S. 6th Edition, corrected and considerably enlarged, 2 vols. 8vo. with five coloured Plates, 17. 118. 6d. cloth.

The two first volumes of the "Introduction to Entomology" are now published as a separate work, distinct from the third and fourth volumes, and, though much enlarged, at a considerable reduction of price, in order that the numerous class of readers who confine their study of insects to that of their manners and economy, need not be burthened with the cost of the technical portion of the work relating to their anatomy, physiology, etc.

A PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE ON THE STUDY OF NATURAL HISTORY. By W. Swainson, Esq. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. 68. cloth.

A TREATISE ON THE NATURAL HISTORY AND CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMALS. By W. Swainson, Esq. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. 6s. cloth.

NATURAL HISTORY AND CLASSIFICATION OF QUADRUPEDS.

By W. Swainson, Esq. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title, and 176 Woodcuts, 6s. cloth. NATURAL HISTORY AND CLASSIFICATION OF BIRDS.

By W. Swainson, Esq. Foolscap 8vo. Vignette Titles, and above 300 Woodcuts, 128. cloth. ANIMALS IN MENACERIES

By W. Swainson, Esq. Foolscap 8vo. Vignette Title and numerous Woodcuts, 68.cloth. NATURAL HISTORY AND CLASSIFICATION OF FISH, AMPHIBIANS, AND REPTILES. By W. Swainson, Esq. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo. with numerous Woodcuts and Vignette Titles, 12s. cloth.

HISTORY AND NATURAL ARRANGEMENT OF INSECTS.

By W. Swainson, Esq. and W. E. Shuckhard, Esq. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title and Woodcuts, 68. cloth.

A TREATISE ON MALACOLOGY;

Or, the Natural Classification of Shells and Shell-Fish. By W. Swainson, Esq. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo. with Vignette Title and very numerous Illustrations in Wood, 68. cloth.

Natural History, Zoology, Ornithology, Conchology, etc.

HABITS AND INSTINCTS OF ANIMALS.

By W. Swainson, Esq. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette and numerous Woodcuts, 6s. cloth.

TAXIDERMY;

Or, the Art of Collecting, Preparing, and Mounting Objects of Natural History. For the use of Museums and Travellers. With 5 Plates, 5th Edition, 12mo. 73.6d. cloth.

ESSAYS ON NATURAL HISTORY,

Chiefly Ornithology.

By Charles Waterton, Esq., author of "Wanderings in South America." With an Autobiography of the Author, and a View of Walton Hall. 3d Edition, foolscap 8vo. 88, cloth,

THE BOOK OF NATURE.

A Popular Illustration of the General Laws and Phenomena of Creation. By John Mason Good, M.D. F.R.S. etc. 3d Edition, corrected, 3 vols. foolscap 8vo. 248. cloth.

LETTERS TO A YOUNG NATURALIST,

On the Study of Nature and Natural Theology. By J. L. Drummond, M.D. etc. 2d Edition, 12mo. with Illustrations on Wood, 78. 6d. boards.

A HISTORY OF THE RARER BRITISH BIRDS.

Intended as a Supplement to Bewick. With a complete List of Synonyms. By T. C. Eyton, Esq., F.L.S.Z.S. 8vo. with numerous Woodcuts, 10s. 6d. boards; in royal 8vo. 218. boards.

A MONOGRAPH ON THE ANATIDAE, OR DUCK TRIBE.

By T. C. Eyton, Esq., F.L.S.Z.S. 4to. with 24 Plates (some coloured), and numerous Woodcuts, 47. cloth.

A MANUAL OF BRITISH VERTEBRATE ANIMALS:

Or, Descriptions of all the Animals belonging to the Classes Mammalia, Aves, Reptilia, Amphibia, and Pisces, which have been hitherto observed in the British Islands; including the Domesticated, Naturalized, and Extirpated Species. The whole systematically arranged. By the Rev. Leonard Jenyns, M.A. F.L.S. etc. 1 vol. 8vo. 13s. boards.

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 8vo. The last Part published is Part 1 of Vol. 3, with 6 Plates, 68.

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.

4to. The last Part published is Part 1, Vol. 3, with Plates, 14s. coloured, and 128. plain. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. 8vo. The last Part published is Part 9 for 1841, 68. cloth.

TRANSACTIONS OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY OF LONDON.
The last Part published is Part 1, Vol. 19. 4to. with Plates, 188.

V. Botany.

LADY CALLCOTT'S SCRIPTURE HERBAL.

(For particulars, see page 25 of Catalogue.)

LOUDON'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF TREES AND SHRUBS.

(For particulars, see page 11 of Catalogue, No. I.)

HORTUS BRITANNICUS:

A Catalogue of all the Plants, indigenous to or introduced into Britain. The 3d Edition (1832), with two New Supplements, prepared, under the direction of J. C. Loudon, by W. H. Baxter, and revised by George Don, F.L.S. 1 vol. 8vo. pp. 766, 318. 6d. cloth.

The First Supplement (1835) separately, 8vo. pp. 26, 2s. 6d. sewed.
The New Supplement (1839) separately, 8vo. pp. 742, 88. sewed.

THE THEORY OF HORTICULTURE;

Or, an Exposition of the Physiological Principles on which the Operations of Gardening are conducted. By Professor John Lindley, Ph. D., F.R.S., L.S. etc. 8vo. with numerous flustrations on Wood, pp. 404 (1840), 12s. cloth.

INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY.

Botany.

By Prof. J. Lindley, Ph.D. F.R.S. L.S. etc. 3d Edition (1839), with Corrections and considerable Additions, 1 large vol. 8vo. pp. 606, with Six Plates and numerous Woodcuts, 188. cloth.

A NATURAL SYSTEM OF BOTANY;

Or, a Systematic View of the Organization, Natural Affinities, and Geographical Distribution, of the whole Vegetable Kingdom; together with the uses of the most important species in Medicine, the Arts, and Rural or Domestic Economy. By John Lindley, Ph.D. F.R.S. L.S. etc. 2d Edition, with numerous additions and corrections, and a complete List of Genera, with their Synonyms. 8vo. 188. cloth.

FLORA MEDICA;

A Botanical Account of all the most important Plants used in Medicine, in different Parts of the World. By John Lindley, Ph.D. F.R.S. etc. 1 vol. 8vo. 18s. cloth lettered.

SCHOOL BOTANY

Or, an Explanation of the Characters and Differences of the principal Natural Classes and Orders of Plants belonging to the Flora of Europe, in the Botanical Classification of De Candolle. For the use of Students preparing for their matriculation examination in the University of London, and applicable to Botanical Study in general. By John Lindley, Ph.D. F.R.S. etc. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with upwards of 160 Woodcuts, 68. cloth lettered.

A SYNOPSIS OF THE BRITISH FLORA,

Arranged according to the Natural Orders. By Professor John Lindley, Ph. D., F.R.S., etc. The 3d Edition (1841), with numerous Additions, Corrections, and Improvements, 12mo. pp. 390, 10s. 6d. cloth.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF BOTANY.

By Sir J. Smith, late President of the Linnean Society. 7th Edition (1833), corrected; in which the object of Smith's "Grammar of Botany" is combined with that of the "Introduction." By Sir William Jackson Hooker, K.H. LL.D. etc. 1 vol. 8vo. pp. 522, with 36 Steel Plates, 168. cloth; with coloured Plates, 27. 128. 6d. cloth.

SIR W. J. HOOKER'S BRITISH FLORA ;

THE BRITISH FLORA; comprising the Phænogamous or Flowering Plants and the Ferns. By Sir William Jackson Hooker, K.H. LLD. F.R.A. and L.S. etc. etc. 5th Edition, with Additions and Corrections; and 173 Figures, illustrative of the Umbelliferous Plants, the Composite Plants, the Grasses and the Ferns. Vol. I. 8vo. pp. 502, with 12 Plates, 148. plain; with the plates coloured, 24s. cloth. In 2 vols.

Vol. II. in Two Parts, completing the British Flora, 248. boards.

MUSCOLOGIA BRITANNICA.

Containing the Mosses of Great Britain and Ireland, systematically arranged and described; with Plates, illustrative of the character of the Genera and Species. By Sir W. J. Hooker and T. Taylor, M.D. F.L.S. etc. 2d Edition, 8vo. enlarged, 31s. 6d. plain; 37. 38. coloured.

CONES PLANTARUM ;

Or, Figures, with brief Descriptive Characters and Remarks, of New and Rare Plants, selected from the Author's Herbarium. By Sir W. J. Hooker, K.H. LL.D. etc. 4 vols. 8vo. with 400 Plates, 57. 128. cloth.

THE ENGLISH FLORA.

By Sir James Edward Smith, M.D. F.R.S., late President of the Linnæan Society, etc. 6 vols. 8vo. 37. 128. boards.

CONTENTS:

Vols. I. to IV. the Flowering Plants and the Ferns, 21. 88.

Vol. V. Part 1, 12s.-Cryptogamia; comprising Vol. V. Part 2, 128.-The Fungi-completing the Mosses, Hepaticæ, Lichens, Charathe work, by Sir W. J. Hooker, and the ceæ, and Algae. By Sir W. J. Hooker. Rev. M. J. Berkeley, F.L. S. etc.

COMPENDIUM OF THE ENGLISH FLORA.

2d Edition, with Additions and Corrections. By Sir W. J. Hooker. 12mo. 78. 6d. cloth.

THE SAME IN LATIN.

5th Edition, 12mo. 7s. 6d.

GRAMINA BRITANNICA;

Or, Representations of the British Grasses; with Remarks and occasional Descriptions. By I. L. Knapp, Esq. F.L.S. & A.S. 2d Edition, 4to. with 118 Plates, beautifully coloured, pp. 250, 31. 16s. boards.

HORTUS LIGNOSIS LONDINENSIS ;

Or, a Catalogue of all the Ligneous Plants cultivated in the neighbourhoo which are added their usual Prices in Nurseries. By J. C. Loudo F.L.S

London. To

8vo. 78. 6d.

THE EASTERN ARBORETUM;

Botany.

Or, Register of Remarkable Trees, Seats, Gardens, etc. in the County of Norfolk. With Popular Delineations of the British Sylva. By James Grigor. Illustrated by 50 Drawings of Trees, etched on copper by H. Ninham. 8vo. 178. 6d. cloth.

FIRST STEPS TO BOTANY,

Intended as popular Illustrations of the Science, leading to its study as a branch of general education. By J. L. Drummond, M.D. 4th Edit. 12mo. with numerous Woodcuts, 98. boards.

PICTORIAL FLORA;

Or, British Botany Delineated, in 1500 Lithographic Drawings of all the Species of Flowering Plants indigenous to Great Britain; illustrating the descriptive works on English Botany of Hooker, Lindley, Smith, etc. By Miss Jackson. 8vo. 158. cloth.

CONVERSATIONS ON BOTANY.

9th Edition, improved, London, 1840, pp. 302, foolscap 8vo. with 22 Plates, 78. 6d. cloth; with the Plates coloured, 128. cloth.

The object of this work is to enable children and young persons to acquire a knowledge of the vegetable productions of their native country, by introducing to them, in a familiar manner, the principles of the Linnæan System of Botany. For this purpose, the arrangement of Linnæus is briefly explained; a native plant of each class, with a few exceptions, is examined, and illustrated by an engraving; and a short account is added of some of the principal foreign species.

THE PRINCIPLES OF DESCRIPTIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL BOTANY.

By J. S. Henslow, M.A. F.L.S. etc. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title, and nearly 70 Woodcuts, 68. cloth.

VI. Religion, Theology, etc.

THE GREEK TESTAMENT:

With copious English Notes, Critical, Philological, and Explanatory. By the Rev. S. T. Bloomfield, D.D. F.S.A. 3d Edit. improved, 2 vols. 8vo. with a Map of Palestine, 408. cloth. COLLEGE AND SCHOOL CREEK TESTAMENT;

With English Notes. By the Rev. S. T. Bloomfield, D.D. 2d Edition, with Map, 10s. 6d. cloth.

GREEK AND ENGLISH LEXICON TO THE NEW TESTAMENT;

Especially adapted to the use of Colleges, and the Higher Classes in Public Schools; but also intended as a convenient Manual for Biblical Students in general. By Dr. Bloomfield. Foolscap 8vo. 9s. cloth.

GREEK AND ENGLISH LEXICON TO THE NEW TESTAMENT.

By E. Robinson, D.D., author of "Biblical Researches." Edited, with careful revision, corrections, etc., by the Rev. Dr. Bloomfield. 1 vol. 8vo. 188. cloth.

THE FAMILY EXPOSITOR;

Or, a Paraphrase and Version of the New Testament: with Critical Notes, and a Practical Improvement of each Section. By P. Doddridge, D.D. To which is prefixed, a Life of the Author, by A. Keppis, D.D. F.R.S. and S.A. New Edition, 4 vols. 8vo. 17. 16s. cloth.

THE CONTINUOUS HISTORY OF THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF ST. PAUL, On the basis of the Acts; with Intercalary Matter of Sacred Narrative, supplied from the Epistles, and elucidated in occasional Dissertations: with the Hora Paulina of Dr. Paley, in a more correct edition, subjoined. By James Tate, M.A., Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's. 8vo. with Map, 13s. cloth.

THE PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY;

Containing the Doctrines, Duties, Admonitions, and Consolations of the Christian Religion.
By John Burns, M.D. F.R.S. 5th Edition, 12mo. 78. boards.
CONTENTS.

Man is created for a Future State of Happiness; on the Means by which a Future State of Happiness is procured; of what is required of Man that he may obtain a Future State of Happiness; of the Nature of the Future State of Happiness; of the Preparation for

the Future State of Happiness; of Personal Duties; of Relative Duties; of the Duties Men owe to God; of the Admonitions and Consolations afforded by the Christian Religion.

A COLLECTION OF HYMNS AND PSALMS,

For Public and Private Worship. Selected and prepared by A. Keppis, D.D., Abraham Rees, D.D., the Rev. Thomas Jervis, and the Rev. T. Morgan. To which is added, a Supplement. New Edition, corrected and improved, 18mo. 58. bound.

Religion, Theology, etc.

THE NEW DEVOUT COMMUNICANT,

According to the Church of England; containing an Account of the Institution, Prayers, and Meditations, before and after the Administration, and a Companion at the Lord's Table. By the Rev. James Ford, B.D. 7th Edit., 18mo. 2s. 6d. cloth, gilt edges; fcap. 8vo. 38. 6d. bd. A SCRIPTURE HERBAL:

With upwards of 120 Wood Engravings. By Lady Callcott. Sq. crown 8vo. 17. 58. cloth. "Amongst the names of those of her sex who, in the present day, have ventured most devotedly into the depths of literary labour, that of Maria Callcott will assuredly be signalized. Of each herb and flower, every plant and tree, the name of which has been noted in Holy Writ, she has traced the history; and she communicates her researches, which embrace information of the most various kind, in a clear, graceful, and animated style, which cannot fail to interest every reader."-Morning Herald, November 11, 1842.

PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES:

Consisting of a Form, short, but comprehensive, for the Morning and Evening of every day in the week. Selected by the late E. Pearson, D.D., Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. To which is prefixed, a Biographical Memoir of the Editor. New Edit. 18mo. 2s. 6d. cloth. A CENTURY OF CHRISTIAN PRAYERS,

On FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY: with a Morning and Evening Devotion. By the Rev. James Ford, B.D. 3d Edition, 18mo. 4s. cloth.

THE SUNDAY LIBRARY:

Containing nearly One Hundred Sermons by the following eminent Divines. With Notes, etc. by the Rev. T. F. Dibdin, D.D. 6 vols. foolscap 8vo. with 6 Portraits, 30s. cloth.

ORIENTAL CUSTOMS,

Applied to the Illustration of the Sacred Scriptures. By Samuel Burder, A.M. 3d Edition, with additions, foolscap 8vo. 88. 6d. cloth.

CONTENTS.

Houses and Tents-Marriage-Children-Servants-Food and Drink-Dress and Clothing -Presents and Visiting-AmusementsBooks and Letters-Hospitality-Travelling .. Respect and Honour-Agriculture-Cattle

and Beasts-Birds, Insects, and Reptiles-
Fruit and Wine-Kings and Government-
War Punishments Religion - Time and
Seasons-Medicine-Funerals, etc.

THE SACRED HISTORY OF THE WORLD,

Philosophically considered. By S. Turner, F.S.A. R.A.S.L. New Edit. 3 vols. 8vo. 428. bds. Vol. 1 considers the Creation and System of the Earth, and of its Vegetable and Animal Races and Material Laws, and Formation of Mankind.

Vol. 2, the Divine Economy in its special Relation to Mankind, and in the Deluge, and the History of Human Affairs.

Vol 3, the Provisions for the Perpetuation and Support of the Human Race, the Divine System of our Social Combinations, and the Supernatural History of the World.

THE DOCTRINE OF THE DELUCE;

Vindicating the Scriptural Account from the Doubts which have recently been cast upon it by Geological Speculations. By the Rev. L. Vernon Harcourt. 2 vols. 8vo. 368. cloth. LETTERS FROM AN ABSENT CODFATHER;

Or, a Compendium of Religious Instruction for Young Persons. By the Rev. J. E. Riddle, M.A. Foolscap 8vo. 68. cloth.

DISCOURSES ON THE PRINCIPAL POINTS OF THE SOCINIAN CONTROVERSY-the Unity of God, and the Trinity of Persons in the Godhead-the Supreme Divinity of Jesus Christ--the Doctrine of the Atonement-the Christian Character, etc. By Ralph Wardlaw, D.D. 5th Edition 8vo. 158. cloth.

OF THE APOSTACY PREDICTED BY ST. PAUL.

By the Rev. Mortimer O'Sullivan, D.D. Rector of Killyman. Demy 8vo. pp. 596, 14s. cloth. Dublin, 1842.

SERMONS, BY DR. WARDLAW.

8vo. 12s. boards.

A SEARCH INTO THE OLD TESTAMENT.

In order to trace its claim of being the Depository of Divine Communications. By Joseph Hume, translator of "Dante's Inferno." Post 8vo. 78. cloth.

THE HOLY BIBLE,

Newly Translated from the Original Hebrew only. By J. Bellamy. 4to. Parts 1 to 8.