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I.
M`CULLOCH'S UNIVERSAL GAZETTEER.

A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical,
of the various Countries, Natural Objects, &c., in the
World. By J. R. M`culloch. Edited by D. Haskel, A.M.
2 vols. 8vo. Seven fine Maps. Sheep. $6 50.

A complete library of itself, and necessary to all who desire to possess
a competent knowledge of the world which we inhabit; indeed, no man
of ordinary taste and intelligence will be satisfied till it has found a place
in his library.—New-York Commercial Advertiser.

The most comprehensive and valuable work of its class that has appeared;
deduced from the latest and best authorities.—National Intelligencer.

II.
BRANDE'S DICTIONARY OF SCIENCE, LITERATURE, &C.

A Dictionary of Science, Literature, and Art; comprising
the History, Description, and Scientific Principles of
every Branch of Human Knowledge; with numerous Engravings.
By W. T. Brande, F.R.S., assisted by several
of the most eminent writers of the age. 8vo. Shp. $4 00.

Clear and authentic, copious without prolixity, it furnishes an explanation
of facts and terms, and a development of principles, well illustrated
and explained.—London Times.

An admirable work, supplying what all scientific and literary men must
have long felt to be a esideratum in our literature. He who has no encyclopædia
will find it an excellent substitute for one; and he who has,
will find it a valuable supplement.—Eclectic Review.

III.
WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

An American Dictionary of the English Language; exhibiting
the Origin, Orthography, Pronunciation, and Definitions
of Words. By Noah Webster, LL.D. Abridged
from the quarto Edition of the Author; to which are added,
Walker's Key to the Classical Pronunciation of Proper
Names. Revised Edition, with an Appendix, containing
all the additional Words in the last Edition of the larger
Work. 1 vol. 8vo. Sheep. $3 50.

The best and most useful dictionary of the English language that has
ever been seen—Examiner.

IV.
ENCYCLOPæDIA OF DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

The Encyclopædia of Domestic Economy, comprising
such Subjects as are immediately connected with House-keeping;
as the Construction of Domestic Edifices, with
the Modes of Warming, Ventilating, and Lighting them;
a Description of the various Articles of Furniture, &c.
Nearly 1000 Engravings. 1 vol. 8vo. Sheep. $3 75.

A work which must speedily be regarded as an indispensable book of
reference to every housekeeper.—Eclectic Review.

It is a perfect repository of all that homely knowledge which is so difficult
to obtain except in the hard school of experience, and yet so needful
for getting on in this matter-of-fact world.—Churchman.

This is decidedly a book for the million: it contains all that precise
kind of information adapted to the use of families, and which one may
seek a long time for in vain elsewhere.—New-York Evening Gazette.

A complete library for every household: a work which every husband
should buy for his wife, and every father for his daughter.—New-York
Commercial Advertiser.

V.
ANTHON'S GREEK AND ROMAN ANTIQUITIES.

A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, from the
best Authorities, and imbodying all the recent Discoveries
of the most eminent German Philologists and Jurists.
Edited by William Smith, Ph.D. Illustrated by a large
number of Engravings. First American Edition, corrected
and enlarged, and containing also numerous Articles
relative to the Botany, Mineralogy, and Zoology of the
Ancients. By C. Anthon, LL.D. 8vo. Sheep. $4 75.

VI.
ANTHON'S CLASSICAL DICTIONARY.

A Classical Dictionary, containing an Account of the
principal Proper Names mentioned in Ancient Authors,
and intended to elucidate all the important Points connected
with the Geography, History, Biography, Mythology,
and Fine Arts of the Greeks and Romans, together
with an Account of the Coins, Weights, and Measures of
the Ancients, with Tabular Values of the same. By
Charles Anthon, LL.D. Royal 8vo. Sheep. $4 75.

The distinguished reputation of the editor is a sufficient voucher for
the excellence of these productions, independently of the original claims
of the works themselves, which rank among the first of acknowledged
authorities in the British schools of learning.—Commercial Advertiser.

VII.
COPLAND'S DICTIONARY OF PRACTICAL MEDICINE.

A Dictionary of Practical Medicine; comprising a General
Pathology, the Nature and Treatment of Diseases,
Morbid Structures, &c. By James Copland, M.D., F.R.S.
Edited, with Additions, by Charles A. Lee, M.D. Now
publishing in Parts, price 50 cents each. About 25 Parts
to complete the Work, 12 of which are now published.

The great recommendation of this dictionary is its terseness and precision.
Dr. Copland's references to the sources whence he derives the
information he conveys are admirably placed, giving the essence of the
knowledge necessary to be communicated in order to a right understanding
of the subject which is treated, without entering into the diffuseness
of the original text.—New-Orleans Bulletin.

Dr. Copland has here published a series of essays which may be justly
said to be unrivalled for extent and accuracy of information, methodic
arrangement, and the condensed form in which they are composed. If
he proceeds as he has commenced, he will produce a work which is yet
unrivalled in the English language.—Edin. Medical and Surgical Journ.

VIII.
COOPER'S SURGICAL DICTIONARY.

A Dictionary of Practical Surgery; comprehending all
the most interesting Improvements; an Account of the
Instruments and Remedies employed in Surgery, the Etymology
and Signification of the principal Terms, &c. By
Samuel Cooper, M.D. With numerous Notes and Additions,
derived from the Practice of American Surgeons,
together with a Supplementary Index, in which the Science
of Surgery is brought down to the present Period.
By David M. Reese, A.M., M.D. 1 vol. 8vo. Sheep extra.
$3 87½.

IX.
HOOPER'S MEDICAL DICTIONARY.

Lexicon Medicum; or, Medical Dictionary. Containing
an Explanation of the Terms in the various Branches
of Science connected with Medicine. With Additions from
American Authors. By Samuel Akerly, M.D. Sheep
extra. $3 00.

X.
KEIGHTLEY'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND.

History of England, from the Earliest Period to 1839.
By Thomas Keightley. Edited by an American. 5 vols.
18mo. $2 25.

XI.
THIRLWALL'S HISTORY OF GREECE.

A History of Greece. By Rt. Rev. Connop Thirlwall,
Bishop of St. David's. 2 vols. 8vo. Muslin gilt. $3 50.

Although the author's fancy is everywhere subject to his correct historical
taste, the student will not fail to detect traces of that scholar-like
delight in the graceful and lovely fictions of antiquity, which is so peculiarly
attractive to minds of congenial temper. It animates the reader
through the toilsome intricacy of some parts of his progress, like a brook
by the wayside, which, though it only sparkles occasionally in the traveller's
eye, yet enlivens him by the sense of its constant companionship.
—Edinburgh Review.

XII.
ROLLIN'S ANCIENT HISTORY.

The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians,
Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Grecians,
and Macedonians; including the History of the Arts and
Sciences of the Ancients. By Charles Rollin. With a
Life of the Author, by James Bell. Only complete American
Edition. 8vo. Maps and Engravings. Sheep extra.
Bound in 1 vol., $3 50; 2 vols., $3 75.

XIII.
PRESCOTT'S CONQUEST OF MEXICO.

The History of the Conquest of Mexico, with a preliminary
View of Ancient Mexican Civilization. By William
H. Prescott, Esq. 3 vols. 8vo. Portraits and Map. Muslin
gilt. $6 00.

There is no exaggeration in stating that the “Conquest of Mexico”
contains most of the valuable qualities which distinguish the most popular
historical writers in our language. It unites the chivalrous but truthful
enthusiasm of Col. Napier, and the vivacity of the accomplished author
of the “Siege of Granada,” with the patient and ample research of
Mr. Tytler.—Edinburgh Review.

XIV.
PRESCOTT'S FERDINAND AND ISABELLA.

History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, the
Catholic. By William H. Prescott, Esq. Tenth Edition.
3 vols. 8vo. Portraits. Muslin gilt. $6 00.

While the English language shall exist, we venture to say Prescott's
“History of Ferdinand and Isabella” will be read.—Biblical Repository.

We know of scarcely any other work so amusing, instructive, and
powerfully attractive as this; it possesses every charm which elegance
of diction, gracefulness of style, and interest of subject can impart.—
New-York Review.

XV.
PRESCOTT'S BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL MISCELLANIES.

Biographical and Critical Miscellanies. By William H.
Prescott, Esq. Containing, Charles Brockden Brown—
Asylum for the Blind—Irving's Conquest of Granada—
Cervantes—Sir Walter Scott—Chateaubriand's English
Literature—Bancroft's United States—Madame Calderon's
Life in Mexico—Molière—Italian Narrative Poetry
—Scottish Song—Da Ponte's Observations—Poetry and
Romance of the Italians. 8vo. Portrait of the Author.
Muslin gilt. $2 00.

XVI.
MILMAN'S EDITION OF GIBBON'S ROME.

History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
By Edward Gibbon. New Edition, with Notes, by Rev.
H. H. Milman and M. Guizot. 4 vols. 8vo. Sheep. $5 00.

If this work be not always history, it is often something more than history,
and above it; it is philosophy, it is theology, it is wit and eloquence,
it is criticism the most masterly on every subject with which literature
can be connected.—Professor Smyth.

XVII.
RUSSELL'S HISTORY OF MODERN EUROPE.

History of Modern Europe: with a View of the Progress
of Society, from the Rise of the Modern Kingdoms to
the Peace of Paris in 1763. By William Russell, LL.D.
With a Continuation of the History by William Jones, Esq
3 vols. 8vo. Engravings. Sheep. $5 00.

XVIII.
ALISON'S HISTORY OF EUROPE.

History of Europe from the Commencement of the
French Revolution in 1789 to the Restoration of the Bourbons
in 1815. By Archibald Alison, F.R.S. 4 vols. 8vo.
Sheep. $5 00.

No work could have made such progress in national opinion without
substantial qualities; its vigour of research and its manliness of principle,
its accurate knowledge, and its animation of style, have been the
grounds of its remarkable public favour, as they are the guarantees for
its permanent popularity.—Blackwood.

The most elegantly written and powerfully dramatic history ever produced;
for the intensity of its interest it is unsurpassed.—Democratic
Review.

XIX.
TYTLER'S UNIVERSAL HISTORY.

Universal History, from the Creation of the World to
the Decease of George III., 1820. By the Hon. Alexander
Fraser Tytler and Rev. Edward Nares, D.D. 6 vols.
18mo. $2 70.

XX.
ROBERTSON'S HISTORICAL WORKS.

The Historical Works of William Robertson, D.D. 3
vols. 8vo. Maps and Engravings. Sheep. $5 00.

“The talents of Dr. Robertson as an historian were for some time reckoned
superior to those of any rival author; his Charles V. unites the
requisites of good writing in the greatest degree.”

XXI.
HALLAM'S MIDDLE AGES.

View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages.
By Henry Hallam. 8vo. Sheep extra. $2 00.

XXII.
HALLAM'S CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND.

The Constitutional History of England, from the Accession
of Henry VII. to the Death of George II. By
Henry Hallam. 8vo. [In press.]

XXIII.
HALLAM'S LITERARY HISTORY.

Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the 15th,
16th, and 17th Centuries. By Henry Hallam. 2 vols.
8vo. Sheep. $3 75.

To all lovers of literature this work will be acceptable; to the young,
we conceive, invaluable.—Quarterly Review.

The most important contribution to literary history which English libraries
have received for many years. Mr. Hallam has great industry
and acuteness; his knowledge is extensive, various, and profound; his
mind is equally distinguished by the amplitude of its grasp, and by the
delicacy of its tact.—Edinburgh Review.

XXIV.
CAMPBELL'S RHETORIC.

The Philosophy of Rhetoric. By George Campbell,
D.D., F.R.S. 12mo. Bound. $1 25.

XXV.
ALISON ON THE NATURE AND PRINCIPLES OF TASTE.

An Essay on the Nature and Principles of Taste. By
Arhcibald Alison, LL.B., F.R.S. With Notes and Emendations.
By Abraham Mills, Esq. 12mo. Muslin. 75
cents.

XXVI.
PLUTARCH'S LIVES OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPHERS.

Lives of Ancient Philosophers. By Plutarch. Translated
from the original Greek, with Notes, and a Life of
Plutarch. By John Langhorne, M.D., and William Langhorne,
A.M. 8vo. Portrait. Sheep extra. $2 00. The
same Work, in 4 vols. 12mo, printed in large type, sheep
extra, $3 50.

XXVII.
CRABB'S ENGLISH SYNONYMES.

English Synonymes, with copious Illustrations and Explanations
drawn from the best Writers. By George
Crabb. 1 vol. 8vo. Sheep. $2 37½.

We find in this work a patient examination of words in all their bearings,
and a collection of remarks on the peculiar uses of each that are
highly valuable.—Quarterly Review.

XXVIII.
UPHAM'S MENTAL PHILOSOPHY.

Elements of Mental Philosophy: embracing the two
Departments of the Intellect and Sensibilities. By Prof.
T. C. Upham, of Bowdoin College. 2 vols. 12mo. Sheep
extra. $2 50.

Professor Upham has brought together the leading views of the best
writers on the most important topics of mental science, and exhibited
them, as well as the conclusions which he himself adopts, with great
good judgment, candour, clearness, and method. Out of all the systematic
treatises in use, we consider the volumes of Mr. Upham by far the
best that we have.—New-York Review.

XXIX.
DRYDEN'S WORKS.

The Works of John Dryden. With a Memoir. 2 vols.
8vo. Portrait. Sheep extra. $3 75.

XXX.
BURKE ON THE SUBLIME AND BEAUTIFUL.

A Philosophical Inquiry into our Ideas of the Sublime
and Beautiful. With an Introductory Discourse concerning
Taste. Bv Rt. Hon. Edmund Burke. 12mo. Muslin.
75 cents.

XXXI.
BURKE'S WORKS.

The complete Works of Edmund Burke. With a Memoir.
3 vols. 8vo. Portrait. Sheep extra. $5 00.

It argues something in proof of a wide-spreading taste for elegant liter
ature, and a strong desire for political knowledge of the highest order,
when a series of voluminous works—in form and fashion addressed to
another age, whose spirit was very different from ours, and appealing in
tone and composition to cultivated tastes and intellects raised above the
general—can be published for the people with a prospect of popular success.
—Spectator.

XXXII.
HANNAH MORE'S WORKS.

The Works of Hannah More. 8vo. Engravings. Sheep
extra. Bound in 1 vol., $2 50; 2 vols., $2 75. The same
Work, printed in large type, 7 vols. royal 12mo, $6 50.

XXXIII
ADDISON'S WORKS.

The Works of Joseph Addison. Including “The Spectator”
entire. 3 vols. 8vo. Portrait. Sheep extra. $5 50.

Whoever wishes to attain an English style, familiar but not coarse,
and elegant but not ostentatious, must give his days and nights to the
volumes of Addison.—Dr. Johnson.

XXXIV.
DRAPER ON THE ORGANIZATION OF PLANTS.

A Treatise on the Forces which produce the Organization
of Plants. With an Appendix, containing several
Memoirs on Capillary Attraction, Electricity, and the
Chemical Action of Light. By John William Draper, M.D.
Muslin gilt. 4to. Engravings. $2 50.

XXXV.
LAMB'S WORKS.

The Works of Charles Lamb. With his Letters, and
a Sketch of his Life. By Thomas Noon Talfourd. New
Edition. 2 vols. royal 12mo. Portrait. $2 00.

Charles Lamb is an old and valued friend to all true lovers of the beautiful,
the quaint, and the quiet of literature Let those who have no
read him, do so at once, but not hurry through the pages, expecting to
find excitement and incident in every paragraph. They must read as
one angles—placidly, lazily, and patiently, and they will not be disappointed.
Charles Lamb has justly been considered by some as the model
essayist: his pleasantry and true gentleness have rendered his productions
universal favourites. His delicious “Essays” are full of wisdom,
pregnant with genuine wit, abound in true pathos, and have a rich vein
of humour running through them all.—Hall.

XXXVI.
GRISCOM'S ANIMAL MECHANISM AND PHYSIOLOGY.

Animal Mechanism and Physiology; being a Plain and
Familiar Exposition of the Structure and Functions of the
Human System. Designed for Families and Schools. By
John H. Griscom, M.D. 18mo. Engravings. Half Sheep.
50 cents.

XXXVII.
SPARKS'S AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY.

Library of American Biography. Edited by Jared
Sparks. 10 vols. 12mo. With Portraits. Muslin. Sold
separately if required. 75 cents each.

XXXVIII.
HARPER'S FAMILY LIBRARY.

The Family Library. Now comprising 173 vols. 18mo.
Abundantly illustrated by Maps, Portraits, and Engravings.
Bound uniformly, but each work sold separately.
$77 05 per set.

A title which, from the valuable and entertaining matter the collection
contains, as well as from the careful style of its execution, it well deserves.
No family, indeed, in which there are children to be brought
up, ought to be without this library, as it furnishes the readiest resources
for that education which ought to accompany or succeed that of the boarding-school
or the academy, and is infinitely more conducive than either
to the cultivation of the intellect.—Monthly Review.

We recommend the whole set of the Family Library as one of the
cheapest means of affording pleasing instruction, and imparting a proper
pride in books, with which we are acquainted.—United States Gazette.