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BY SIR WALTER SCOTT.

COUNT ROBERT OF PARIS, a Tale of the Lower Empire. By the Author of Waverley. In 3 vols.

LIONEL LINCOLN, OR THE LEAGUER OF
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS, 2 vols
BOSTON, 2 vols.

12mo.

"The reader will at once perceive that the subject, THE PRAIRIE, 2 vols. 12mo.

the characters and the scenes of action, could not have been better selected for the display of the various and unequalled powers of the author. All that is glorious in arts and splendid in arms-the glitter of armor, the pomp of war, and the splendor of chivalry-the gorgeous scenery of the Bosphorus-the ruins of Byzantium-the magnificence of the Grecian capital, and the richness and volup tuousness of the imperial court, will rise before the reader in a succession of beautiful and dazzling images."-Commercial Advertiser.

BY WASHINGTON IRVING.

VOYAGES AND ADVENTURES OF THE
COMPANIONS OF COLUMBUS. By
WASHINGTON IRVING, Author of the Life
of Columbus, &c. 1 vol. 8vo.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SIR WALTER the value of important history and the magnetism of ro "Of the main work we may repeat that it possesses SCOTT. With a Portrait. mantic adventure. It sustains in every respect the repu

"This is a delightful volume, which cannot fail to sat-tation of Irving." "We may hope that the gifted author isfy every reader, and of which the contents ought to be known to all those who would be deemed conversant with the literature of our era."-National Gazette. HISTORY OF SCOTLAND. In 2 vols.

will treat in like manner the enterprises and exploits of Pizarro and Cortes; and thus complete a series of elegant recitals, which will contribute to the especial gratifica tion of Americans, and form an imperishable fund of delightful instruction for all ages and countries."-N Gazette.

view.

"The History of Scotland, by Sir Walter Scott, we do not hesitate to declare, will be, if possible, more exten: he paints successive scenes of heroism, perseverance and "As he leads us from one savage tribe to another, as sively read, than the most popular work of fiction, by the self-denial, as he wanders among the magnificent scenes same prolific author, and for this obvious reason: it com- of nature, as he relates with scrupulous fidelity the bines much of the brilliant coloring of the Ivanhoe pictures of by gone manners, and all the graceful facility of errors, and the crimes, even of those whose lives are for style and picturesqueness of description of his other the most part marked with traits to command admiracharming romances, with a minute fidelity to the facts tion, and perhaps esteem-everywhere we find him the of history, and a searching scrutiny into their authenti- same undeviating, but beautiful moralist, gathering from city and relative value, which might put to the blush every incident some lesson to present in striking lan Mr. Hume and other professed historians. Such is the guage to the reason and the heart."-Am. Quarterly Remagic charm of Sir Walter Scott's pen, it has only to touch the simplest incident of every-day life, and it starts up invested with all the interest of a scene of romance; that the expeditions narrated and springing out of the "This is a delightful volume; for the preface truly says and yet such is his fidelity to the text of nature, that the voyages of Columbus may be compared with attempts of knights, and serfs, and collared fools with whom his in-adventurous knights errant to achieve the enterprise left ventive genius has peopled so many volumes, are regarded by us as not mere creations of fancy, but as real flesh and blood existences, with all the virtues, feelings and errors of common-place humanity."-Lit. Gazette. TALES OF A GRANDFATHER, being a series from French History. By the Author of WAVERLEY.

BY MR. COOPER.

unfinished by some illustrious predecessors. Washington
Irving's name is a pledge how well their stories will be
told: and we only regret that we must of necessity defer
our extracts for a week."-London Lit. Gazelle.

A CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF
GRENADA. By WASHINGTON IRVING
Esq. In 2 vols.

"On the whole, this work will sustain the high fame of Washington Irving. It fills a blank in the historical library which ought not to have remained so long a blank. The language throughout is at once chaste and

THE BRAVO. By the Author of the SPY, animated; and the narrative may be said, like Spenser's
PILOT, &c. In 2 vols.

THE WATER-WITCH, OR THE SKIMMER
OF THE SEAS. In 2 vols.

"We have no hesitation in classing this among the most powerful of the romances of our countryman."U. States Gazette.

Fairy Queen, to present one long gallery of splendid pictures."-Lond. Lit. Gazette.

"Collecting his materials from various historians, and adopting in some degree the tone and manner of a monkin manner reminds us of the rich and storied pages f ish chronicler, he has embodied them in a narrative which Froissart. He dwells on the feats of chivalry performed by the Christian Knights, with all the ardor which night be expected from a priest, who mixed, according to

THE HEIDENMAUER; or, THE BENEDIC-usage of the times, not only in the palaces of "courtly TINES. 2 vols.

nobles, and their gay festivals, as an honored and welcome guest, but who was their companion in the camp, and their spiritual and indeed bodily comforter and as

New Editions of the following Works by thesistant in the field of battle.—Am. Quarterly Review.

same Author.

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THE PIONEERS, 2 vols. 12mo.

New Editions of the following Works by the
same Author.

THE SKETCH BOOK, 2 vols. 12mo.
KNICKERBOCKER'S HISTORY OF NEW
YORK, revised and corrected. 2 vols.
BRACEBRIDGE HALL, OR THE HUMOR-
ISTS, 2 vols. 12mo.

THE PILOT, a Tale of the Sea, 2 vols. 12mo. TALES OF A TRAVELLER, 2 vols. 12mo

NOTES ON ITALY, during the years 1829-30. [to render it worthy of the purpose for which it By REMBRANDT PEALE. In 1 vol. 8vo. is intended. "This artist will gratify all reasonable expectation; he is neither ostentatious, nor dogmatical, nor too mi. nute; he is not a partisan nor a carper; he admires with out servility, he criticises without malevolence; his frankness and good humor give an agreeable color and effect to all his decisions, and the object of them; his book leaves a useful general idea of the names, works, and deserts, of the great masters; it is an instructive and entertaining index."--Nat. Gaz.

EMBELLISHMENTS.-1. The Hungarian Princess, engraved by Illman and Pillbrow, from a picture by Holmes.-2. The Bower of Paphos, engraved by Ellis, from a picture by Martin.3. The Duchess and Sancho, engraved by Durand, from a picture by Leslie.-4. Richard and Saladin, engraved by Ellis, from a picture by "We have made a copious extract in preceding columns from this interesting work of our countryman, Rembrandt Cooper.-5. The Rocky Mountains, engraved Peale, recently published. It has received high commen. by Hatch and Smilie, from a picture by dation from respectable sources, which is justified by the Doughty.-6. Lord Byron in Early Youth,

portions we have seen extracted."-Commercial Advertiser.

the variety, extent, and minuteness of his examinations.

noticed."—Am. Quarterly Review.

"Mr. Peale must be allowed the credit of candor and engraved by Ellis, from a picture by Saunders. entire freedom from affectation in the judgments he has-7. Tiger Island, engraved by Neagle, from passed. At the same time, we should not omit to notice a picture by Stanfield.-8. The Blacksmith, No church, gallery, or collection, was passed by, and most engraved by Kelly, from a picture by Neagle. of the individual pictures are separately and carefully-9. The Tight Shoe, engraved by Kelly, from a picture by Richter.-10. Isadore, engraved FRAGMENTS OF VOYAGES AND TRAV- by Illman and Pillbrow, from a picture by ELS, INCLUDING ANECDOTES OF NAVAL Jackson.-11. The Dutch Maiden, engraved LIFE; intended chiefly for the Use of Young by Neagle, from a picture, by Newton.-12. Persons. By BASIL HALL, Capt. R. N. In The Mother's Grave, engraved by Neagle, from 2 vols. royal 18mo. a picture by Schaffer.

"His volumes consist of a melange of autobiography, naval anecdotes, and sketches of a somewhat discursive nature, which we have felt much pleasure in perusing."

The title page to these volumes indicates their being chiefly intended for young persous, but we are much mistaken if the race of gray-beards will be among the least numerous of the readers of midshipmen's pranks and the bumors of the green room."-Lit. Gazette.

A TOUR IN AMERICA, BY BASIL HALL,
Capt. R. N. In 2 vols. 12mo.
SKETCHES OF CHINA, with Illustrations
from Original Drawings. By W. W, WOOD.

In 1 vol. 12mo.

"The residence of the author in China, during the

ATLANTIC SOUVENIR FOR 1831.

The

EMBELLISHMENTS.-1. Frontispiece. Shipwrecked Family, engraved by Ellis, from a picture by Burnet.-2. Shipwreck off Fort Rouge, Calais, engraved by Ellis, from a picture by Stanfield.-3. Infancy, engraved by Kelly, from a picture by Sir Thomas Law. rence.-4. Lady Jane Grey, engraved by Kelly, from a picture by Leslie.-5. Three Score and Ten, engraved by Kearny, from a picture by Burnet.-6. The Hour of Rest, engraved by Kelly, from a picture by Burnet.-7. The Minstrel, engraved by Ellis, from a picture by Leslie.-8. Arcadia, engraved by Kearny, from a

Return, engraved by Neagle, from a picture by Collins.-10. The Marchioness of Carmarthen, granddaughter of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, engraved by Illman and Pillbrow, from a picture by Mrs. Mee.-11. Morning among the Hills, engraved by Hatch, from a picture by Doughty.-12. Los Musicos, engraved by Ellis, from a picture by Watteau.

years 1826-7-8 and 9, has enabled him to collect much very curious information relative to this singular people, which he has embodied in his work; and will serve to gratify the curiosity of many whose time or dispositions do not allow them to seek, in the voluminous writings of picture by Cockerell.-9. The Fisherman's the Jesuits and early travellers, the information contained in the present work. The recent discussion relative to the renewal of the East India Company's Charter, has excited much interest; and among ourselves, the desire to be further acquainted with the subjects of the Celes tial Empire,' has been considerably augmented." EXPEDITION TO THE SOURCES OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Executed by order of the Government of the United States. By MAJOR S. H. LONG. In 2 vols. 8vo. With Plates. HISTORICAL, CHRONOLOGICAL, GEOGRAPHICAL, AND STATISTICAL ATLAS OF NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND THE WEST INDIES, with all their Divisions into States, Kingdoms, &c. on the Plan of Le Sage, and intended as a companion to Lavoisne's Atlas. In 1 vol. folio, containing 54 Maps. Third Edition, improved and enlarged.

A few copies of the ATLANTIC SOUVENIR, for 1830, are still for sale.

THE BOOK OF THE SEASONS. By WILLIAM HOWITT.

"Since the publication of the Journal of a Naturalist, no work at once so interesting and instructive as the Book of the Seasons has been submitted to the public. Whether in reference to the utility of its design, or the grace and beauty of its execution, it will amply merit the popularity it is certain to obtain. It is, indeed, cheering and refreshing to meet with such a delightful volume, so full of nature and truth-in which reflection and experience derive aid from imagination-in which we are taught much; but in such a manner as to make it doubtful whether we have not been amusing ourselves all the time we have been reading."-New Monthly Magazine.

ATLANTIC SOUVENIR, FOR 1832. This volume is superbly bound in embossed leather, and ornamented with numerous plates, executed in the best style, by the first artists. No expense has been spared in the endeavorazine.

"The Book of the Seasons is a delightful book, and recommended to all lovers of nature."-Blackwood's Mag

CLASSICAL LITERATURE.

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON RAIL
GREEK CLASSIC POETS, for the use of
Young Persons at School or College.

Contents.-General Introduction; Homeric Questions; Life of Homer; Iliad; Odyssey; Margites; Batrachomyomachia; Hymns; Hesiod. By Henry Nelson Coleridge.

"We have been highly pleased with this little volume. This work supplies a want which we have often painfully felt, and affords a manual which we should gladly see placed in the hands of every embryo under-graduate. We look forward to the next portion of this work with very eager and impatient expectation."-British Critic.

ROADS, AND INTERIOR COMMUNI CATION IN GENERAL-containing an account of the performances of the different Locomotive Engines at, and subsequent to, the Liverpool Contest; upwards of two hundred and sixty Experiments with Tables of the comparative value of Canals and Railroads, and the power of the present Locomo tive Engines. By NICHOLAS WOOD, Colliery Viewer, Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, &c. 8vo. with plates.

"In this, the able author has brought up bis treatise to "Mr. Coleridge's work not only deserves the praise of clear, eloquent and scholar like exposition of the prelimi- the date of the latest improvements in this nationally nary matter, which is necessary in order to understand important plan. We consider the volume to be one of and enter into the character of the great Poet of anti-great general interest."-Lit. Gaz. quity; but it has likewise the more rare merit of being

"We must, in justice, refer the reader to the work admirably adapted for its acknowledged purpose. It is itself, strongly assuring him that, whether he be a man of written in that fresh and ardent spirit, which to the con-science, or one totally unacquainted with its technical genial mind of youth, will convey instruction in the difliculties, he will here receive instruction and pleasure, inost effective manner, by awakening the desire of it; in a degree which we have seldom seen united before."and by enlisting the lively and buoyant feelings in the Monthly Rev. cause of useful and improving study; while, by its preg.

nant brevity, it is more likely to stimulate than to super-REPORTS ON LOCOMOTIVE AND FIXED sede more profound and extensive research. If then, as it is avowedly intended for the use of the younger readers of Homer, and, as it is impossible not to discover, with a more particular view to the great school to which the author owes his education, we shall be much mistaken if it does not become as popular as it will be useful in that celebrated establishment."-Quarterly Review.

"We sincerely hope that Mr. Coleridge will favor us with a continuation of his work, which he promises."Gent. Mag.

"The author of this elegant volume has collected a vast mass of valuable information. To the higher classes of the public schools, and young men of universities, this volume will be especially valuable; as it will afford an agreeable relief of light reading to more grave studies, at once instructive and entertaining."-Wesleyan Methodist Magazine.

ATLAS OF ANCIENT GEOGRAPHY, con-
sisting of 21 Colored Maps, with a complete
Accentuated Index. By SAMUEL BUTLER,
D. D., F. R. S. &c. Archdeacon of Derby.

By the same Author.

GEOGRAPHIA CLASSICA: a Sketch of
Ancient Geography, for the Use of Schools.
In 8vo.

ENGINES. By J. STEPHENSON and J. WALKER, Civil Engineers. With an Account of the Liverpool and Manchester Rail road, by H. BooтH. In 8vo. with plates. MILLWRIGHT AND MILLER'S GUIDE By OLIVER EVANS. New Edition, with additions and corrections, by the Professor of Mechanics in the Franklin Institute of Pennsylvania, and a description of an inproved Merchant Flour-Mill, with engrav ings, by C. & O. EVANS, Engineers.

THE NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF THE SUGAR CANE, with Practical Directions for its Culture, and the Manufacture of its various Products; detailing the improved Methods of Extracting, Boiling, Refining and Distilling; also Descriptions of the Best Machinery, and useful Directions for the general Management of Estates. By GEORGE RICHARDSON PORTER.

"This volume contains a valuable mass of scientif and practical information, and is, indeed, a compend of everything interesting relative to colonial agriculture

Extract of a Letter from Professor Stuart of and manufacture."-Intelligencer.

Andover.

"We can altogether recommend this volume as a most valuable addition to the library of the home West India merchant, as well as that of the resident planter."-L Gazette.

"This work may be considered one of the most valua ble books that has yet issued from the press connect with colonial interests; indeed, we know of no greater service we could render West India proprietors, tha recommending the study of Mr. Porter's volume."-" | tator.

"I have used Butler's Atlas Classica for 12 or 14 years, and prefer it on the score of convenience and correctness to any atlas within the compass of my knowledge. It is evidently a work of much care and taste, and most happily adapted to classical readers and indeed all others, who consult the history of past ages. I have long cherish ed a strong desire to see the work brought forward in this country, and I am exceedingly gratified that you have "The work before us contains such valuable, scienti carried through this undertaking. The beautiful manner in which the specimen is executed that you have sent me and practical information, that we have no doubt does great credit to engravers and publishers. It cannot be that our schools and colleges will fail to adopt this find a place in the library of every planter and pe work, and bring it into very general circulation. I know connected with our sugar colonies."-Monthly Maga of none which in all respects would supply its place." "The abridged but classical and excellent work of But. ler, on Ancient Geography, which you are printing as an accompaniment to the maps, I consider one of the most attractive works of the kind, especially for young persons studying the classics, that has come under my notice. I wish you the most ample success in these highly useful publications."

A TREATISE ON MECHANICS. BY JAME
RENWICK, Esq. Professor of Natural and
Experimental Philosophy, Columbia Colleg
N. Y. In 8vo. with numerous engravings

A New Abridgement of AINSWORTH'S | AN ESSAY ON MORAL CULTURE, adDICTIONARY, English and Latin, for dressed to Parents and Teachers. By M. M. CARLL 18mo.

the use of Grammar Schools. By JOHN

DYMOCK, LL D., with Notes, by CHARLES AN ELEMENTARY TREATISE ON ALANTHON. 1 Vol. 18mo.

In this edition are introduced several alterations and improvements, for the special purpose of facilitating the labor and increasing the knowledge of the young scholar.

GREEK AND ENGLISH LEXICON. By D.
DONNEGAN, Abridged for the use of Schools.
In 1 vol. royal 18mo., containing above 800
pages.

This work is printed on a handsome distinct type, and contains as much matter as many of the larger lexicons; but owing to the form in which it is printed, it is sold at such price as to be within the reach of all students. It offers more advantages to the young student than any other lexicon now in use. The vocabulary is more extensive and complete-comprising not only words found in the classics, but also such as are found in the writings of Hippocrates and the Greek physicians. The meanings attached to words by the several writers are also given.

Words are given in alphabetical order in every poetical and dialectic variety.,

The conjugation of verbs and flection of nouns are more complete than in other lexicons; the meanings of words fuller and more correct-there being first a primary and then a secondary meaning, each distinguished from the metaphorical and idiomatical. Phrases are also given when they note any peculiarity in signi fication. The etymology of words is only omitted where it is confused or disputed. There is nothing left out which the young student would find necessary in study. ing the classics, and which would enable him to understand the true meaning of a word. In short, in this work the essential advantages of a good Dictionary are combined with those of a good Grammar-advantages not found in any Greek and English lexicon now used.

GEBRA, Theoretical and Practical; with attempts to simplify some of the more difficult parts of the science, particularly the demonstration of the Binomial Theorem, in its most general form; the Solution of Equations of the higher orders; the Summation of Infinite Series, &c. By J. R. YOUNG. First American edition, with Additions and Improvements, by SAMUEL WARD, Jun. 8vo. "A new and ingenious general method of solving Equations has been recently discovered by Messrs. H. Atkinson, Holdred, and Horner, independently of each other. For the best practical view of this new method and its applications, consult the Elementary Treatise on Algebra, by Mr. J. R. Young, a work which deserves our cordial recommendation."-Dr. Gregory's edition of Hutton's Mathematics.

For the summation of Infinite Series the author gives a new and ingenious method, which is very easy and extensive in its application."-Newcastle Mag.

By the same Author.

ELEMENTS OF GEOMETRY; containing a new and universal Treatise on the Doctrine of Proportions, together with Notes, in which are pointed out and connected several important errors that have hitherto remained unnoticed in the writings of Geometers. Also, an Examination of the various Theories of Parallel Lines that have been proposed by Legendre, Bertrand, Ivory, Leslie, and others.

"His observations on the theory of parallel lines, the labor he has bestowed on the doctrines of proportion, as well as his corrections of many errors of preceding Geometers, and supplying their defects, together with his minute attention to accuracy throughout, may be justly

ELEMENTS OF MECHANICS. BY JAMES RENWICK, Esq., Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy, Columbia College, N. Y. In 8vo. with numerous Engravings. considered as rendering his performance valuable, espe "We think this decidedly the best treatise on Mecially to the learner."-Philosophical Magazine. chanies, which has issued from the American press, that "We have never seen a work so free from pretension we have seen; one, too, that is alike creditable to the and of such great merit. Various fallacies latent in the writer, and to the state of science in this country."-reasoning of some celebrated mathematicians, both of American Quarterly Review. ancient and modern date, are pointed out and discussed in a tone of calm moderation, which we regret to say is ELEMENTS OF OPTICS. BY DAVID BREW-not always employed in the scientific world."—Monthly STER. First American edition, with Notes Magazine. and Additions, by A. D. BACHE, Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry in the University of Pennsylvania. 18mo.

"The author has given proof of his well-known industry, and extensive acquaintance with the results of science in every part of Europe."-Monthly Mag.

"The subject is, as might be expected, ably treated, and clearly illustrated."-U. S. Jour.

A TREATISE ON HYDROSTATICS AND PNEUMATICS. By the Rev. DIONYSIUS LARDNER, LL. D. F. R. S. &c. First American from the first London edition, with Notes by BENJAMIN F. JOSLIN, M. D., Professor of Natural Philosophy in Union College.

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This is a work of valuable information, the concep tion of a most enlightened mind, and executed with a simplicity which cannot but carry the important truth it speaks of home to the conviction of every understanding."-Weekly Times.

THE ELEMENTS OF ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY; comprehending the Doctrine of the Conic Sections, and the General Theory of Curves and Surfaces of the second order, with a variety of local Problems on Lines and Surfaces. Intended for the use of Mathematical Students in Schools and Universities.

"If works like the present be introduced generally into our schools and colleges, the continent will not long boast of its immense superiority over the country of Newton, in every branch of modern analytical science."

"It fully sustains the favorable opinion we have al-Atlas. ready expressed as to this valuable compendium of mod. ern science."-Lit. Gaz.

"Dr. Lardner has made a good use of his acquaintance with the familiar facts which illustrate the principles of science."-Monthly Mag.

"It is written with a full knowledge of the subject, and in a popular style, abounding in practical illustra tions of the abstruse operations of these important sciences."-U. S. Jour.

ELEMENTS OF PLANE AND SPHERICAL
TRIGONOMETRY, comprehending the
Theory of Navigation and of Nautical As-
tronomy.

ELEMENTS OF MECHANICS, comprehend-
ing Statics and Dynamics.

LESSONS ON THINGS, intended to improve
Children in the Practice of Observation, Re-
flection and Description, on the System of
PESTALOZZI, edited by JOHN FROST, A. M.

FRENCH.

BY A. BOLMAR.

The publishers request the attention of A COLLECTION OF COLLOQUIAL teachers, school committees, and all who are PHRASES on every Topic necessary to maindesirous of improving the methods of instruc- tain Conversation, arranged under different tion, to this work, which is on a plan hitherto heads, with numerous remarks on the peculiar unattempted by any school-book in this coun- pronunciation and use of various words-the try, and which has been attended with extra- whole so disposed as considerably to facilitate ordinary success in England. the acquisition of a correct pronunciation of the French. By A. BOLMAR. One vol. 18ma

The following remarks on the work are extracted from the "Quarterly Journal of Education."

“This little volume is a 'corrected and re-corrected' edition of lessons actually given to children, and, therefore, possesses a value to which no book made in the closet can lay claim, being the result of actual experiment. The work consists of a number of lessons, divided into five series; beginning with subjects the most easy and elementary, it gradually increases in difficulty, each suc. cessive step being adapted to the mind of the child as it acquires fresh stores of knowledge.

Every part of these lessons is interesting to the child, both on account of the active operation into which his

own mind is necessarily called by the manner in which

the lessons are given; and also by the attractive nature of many of the materials which form the subject of the lessons. In the first and most elementary series, the pupil

A SELECTION OF ONE HUNDRED

PERRIN'S FABLES, accompanied by a Key, containing the text, a literal and free translation, arranged in such a manner as to point out the difference between the French and the English idiom, also a figured pronunciation of the French, according to the best French works extant on the subject; the whole preceded by a short treatise on the sounds of the French language, compared with those of the English LES AVENTURES DE TELEMAQUE

is simply taught to make a right use of his organs of PAR FENELON, accompanied by a Key to sense, and to exercise his judgment so far only as relates the first eight books; containing like the Fa to the objects about him; and accordingly the matter bles-the Text-a Literal-and Free Transbrought before him at this stage, is such that its obvious

properties can be discovered and described by a child who has acquired a tolerable knowledge of his mother tongue." OUTLINES OF HISTORY, from the Earliest Records to the Present Time. Prepared for the Use of Schools, with Questions, by JOHN FROST, A. M.

"The main object of the work is, by giving a selection of interesting and striking facts from more elaborate his tories, properly and carefully arranged, with chronological tables, to render the study of general history less dry and repulsive than it has been heretofore. This, we think is fully accomplished. Very great care appears to have been bestowed on the selections, and in arranging the chrono logical tables, as well as in the classification of the his. torical matter into parts and chapters. The work will sufficiently recommend itself to all who examine it."Sat. Evening Post.

"To concentrate in one comparatively small volume, a complete epitome of the entire history of the world, an cient and modern, so treated as to present a correct image

of it, would seem to be an object to be wished for, rather than expected; the Outlines of History, however, realize

this object."- Asiatic Journal.

"We consider that Mr. F has done a service to schools,

by the time and labor which he has bestowed upon this

work; the marginal dates will be found of great service, but the chapters of questions upon the text, and upon the maps, to illustrate the geography of the history, will es pecially recommend the work to the attention of teach

ers."-U. S. Gazette.

Philadelphia, July 10th, 1831.

lation; intended as a Sequel to the Fables.

The expression figured pronunciation,' is above em Fables are spelt and divided as they are pronounced. It is ployed to express that the words in the Key to the French what WALKER has done in his Critical Pronouncing Die tionary; for instance, he indicates the pronunciation of the word enough, by dividing and spelling it thus, e-nuf the same manner I indicate the pronunciation of the word comptaient thus, kon-t. As the understanding of the figured pronunciation of WALKER requires the student to be acquainted with the primitive sounds of the English ver els, he must likewise, before he can understand the figured pronunciation of the French, make himself acquainted with the 20 primitive sounds of the French towels. This eny intelligent person can get from a native, or from anybody who reads French well, in a few hours.

A COMPLETE TREATISE ON THE GENDERS OF FRENCH NOUNS; in a small pamphlet of fourteen pages.

This little work, which is the most complete of the kind, is the fruit of great labor, and will prove of immense service to every learner.

ALL THE FRENCH VERBS, BOTH REGULAR AND IRREGULAR, in a small volume.

The verbs être to be, avoir to have, parler to speak. finir to finish, recevoir to receive, vendre to sell, s lever to rise, se bien porter to be well, s'en aller to away, are here all conjugated through-affirmatiny "The Outlines of History, I consider an excellent-negatively-interrogatively and negatively and is class-book of general history for the use of schools. The terrogatively-an arrangement which will greatly fr questions added by Mr. Frost, are a most valuable auxili- cilitate the scholar in his learning the French verbs ary for the teacher as well as the pupil. I shall use the and which will save the master the trouble of explain Outlines' in my school, and cordially recommend it to parents and teachers.

S. C. WALKER." Philadelphia, April 30th, 1831. "DEAR SIR,-I have just received a copy of your edition of the Outlines of History. From a cursory perusal, I am disposed to give it a high rank as a school-book. So well satisfied am I with the arrangement and execution of the work, that I intend to put it immediately into the hands of a class in my own school.

"Very respectfully, your obedient servant, "MR. JOHN FROST." "LEVI FLETCHER.

ing over and over again what may be much more easily learned from books, thus leaving him more time which cannot be found in books, but which must be to give his pupil, during the lesson, that instruction learned from a master.

NEUMAN'S SPANISH AND ENGLISH DICTIONARY. New Edition, in one vol

16mo.

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