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New Works, published by Carey, Lea, & Blanchard.
TRAITS AND TRADITIONS OF PORTUGAL, collected
during a residence in that country. By Miss Pardoe. In
two vols. 12mo.
“A very singular and effective union of the very best properties which we
seek for in books of travels on the one hand, and in works of the imagination
on the other.”
—Monthly Review.
“The manners of Portugal were never before delineated with so much truth
and vivacity.”
—Standard.
THE POSTHUMOUS POEMS OF THE REV. GEORGE
CRABBE, with his Letters and Journals, and a Memoir
of his Life. By his Son and Executor. In two handsome
vols.
“There are in my recess at home another Series, of Stories, in number and quantity sufficient for a
volume; and as they are much like the former in execution, and sufficiently different in events and characters,
they may hereafter, in peaceable times, be worth something to you; and the more, because I shall,
whatever is mortal of me, be at rest in the chancel of trowbridge church.”
—Crabbe to his Son.
“The Life of Crabbe will be found far more abundant in striking ineidents
and extraordinary contrasts and reverses, than that of almost any other poet
with whose personal story we are acquainted. It will be seen from his own
Diaries, how calmly he had tasted, both of the very bitterest adversity—a destitute
and forlorn wanderer about the streets of London,—and of what, considering
his early position and distresses, may be called splendid prosperity—the
honoured and admired friend of Burke, Johnson, Reynolds, Thurlow, Fox—and
more recently of Scott, Rogers, Moore, &c. &c.—the courted guest of the noblest
mansions—placed at length, by the universal consent of all capable of appreciating
literary merit, on an elevation second to no one among his contemporaries.”
THE BOOK OF SCIENCE; a familiar introduction to the
Principles of Natural Philosophy, adapted to the comprehension
of Young People; comprising Treatises on all the
Sciences. Illustrated by many curious and interesting
Experiments and Observations, and including Notices of
the most recent Discoveries. Embellished with upwards
of two hundred Engravings on wood.
“This work is beautifully got up, and elegantly embellished with exceedingly
clever wood cuts: it is published with the design of affording to youthful minds
a brief, but yet perspicuous, exhibition of the first principles of the physical
sciences, including accounts of the most important discoveries recently made in
the several departments of natural knowledge. All this the book professes to
do, and does it well. We think by the easy and familiar tone that it adopts in
the descriptions, it will become a great favourite with youth.”
—Metrop. Mag.
“Here is a familiar introduction to the principles of natural philosophy. We
have carefully perused every page, and every page has afforded us proofs of
accuracy and observation which we hardly expected. There cannot be a more
delightful present to the young, or anything better calculated to refresh the
memories of the old. It is the book, of all others, to teach young people how
to think.”
—New Monthly Magazine.
“The present little volume is so written, that, with moderate attention, a
youth may obtain a very clear knowledge of each branch of natural philosophy.
The volume is printed uniformly with the `Boy's Own Book,' and may be said to
be a suitable successor to that little work. The compiler deserves great credit
for the arrangement, and also for the simple, at the same time, correct and
familiar style of conveying information. We cannot do better than recommend
parents to present to their children this elegant little production.”
—Repertory
of Arts.
“Our readers will, doubtless, remember the `Boy's Own Book;' the present
volume is a sequel to that amusing little work. It is got up with extreme care,
and illustrated with an immense number of figures, of extraordinary neatness
of execution.”
—Atlas.
THE HISTORY OF IRELAND. By Thomas Moore. Vol. I.
is nearly ready, and the remainder in progress.
HISTORY OF ENGLAND. Vol. IV. Being a continuation
of Mackintosh.
THE PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY.
Containing the Doctrines, Duties, Admonitions, and Consolations,
of the Christian Religion. By John Burns, M.D., F.R.S.
From the 4th London edition. In 1 vol. 12mo.
“The author has unfolded the principles of Christianity with much candor
and correctness; he has explained our personal and relative duties in a just
and philosophical manner; and, by the ease and unaffected simplicity of his
style, has rendered his treatise pleasing as well as instructive.—His remarks
on brotherly love, in that part of his work embracing the relative duties, possess
much to interest.”
—A Traveller.
“The book has a high reputation in Great Britain, and there is no being
capable of reflection, who has not need, and upon whom it is not incumbent,
to obtain light, and bestow concern on the topics which are here discussed.
“Every page that directs the mind to what should be deemed the main interest
of life, and causes operative thought in ulterior destinies, is of inestimable
value.”
—Nat. Gazette.
PICTURES OF PRIVATE LIFE.
BY SARAH STICKNEY.
In 1 neat 18mo. vol.
“The publishers deserve the thanks of the lovers of pure, chastened and
profitable fiction for their reprint of this charming little work. It cannot fail
to become as popular here as it already is in England. It is a collection of tales
and sketches, designed to impress upon the mind useful lessons of piety, virtue
and wisdom. It is written in a style of unusual excellence—masculine in its
vigor, yet light and playful in its delicacy, and embodies several scenes of
pathos and feeling of which Sterne or M'Kenzie might be proud.—To those
whose taste has not been perverted by the flashy wit and nauseous sentimentality
of modern fiction, we commend the immediate purchase of this delightful
little work.”
—Daily Intelligencer.
THE CHRISTIAN YEAR.
THOUGHTS IN VERSE FOR SUNDAYS AND HOLY DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
“In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.”
—Isaiah xxx. 15.
First American from the 25th London edition, with an introduction and
notes by Bishop Doane, of New Jersey. In a handsome vol.
“It may be read for purposes of devotion by Christians of whatever denomination,
with pleasure and profit.”
—Christian Watchman.
“These verses were singularly beautiful in conception and composition, and
breathe the purest poetic taste and the most sincere and fervent spirit of
piety.”
—Gazette.
“The work should be in the hands of all who value taste, genius and
piety.”
—Com. Intelligencer.
“We have rarely, perhaps never, met a poetical volume, more appropriate
to family devotion.”
—U. S. Gazette.
“As a book for family reading—whether as an exercise of taste or devotion
—we know of few that can surpass it.”
—Gazette.
A few copies have been bound in beautiful embossed leather, with gilt
edges, making a very desirable volume for a present.
A GUIDE TO AN IRISH GENTLEMAN IN HIS SEARCH
FOR A RELIGION.
By the Rev. Mortimer O'Sullivan, A. M.
1 vol. 12mo. Being an answer to Moore's work.
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