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Observations in the East, chiefly in Egypt, the Desert,
Palestine, Syria, Asia Minor, and Constantinople. By
John P. Durbin, D.D. 2 vols. 12mo. Engravings. Muslin
gilt. $2 00.

It is a most rich, intellectual feast. —Buffalo Advocate.

The volumes are, without exaggeration, equal in interest and graphic
effect to the best books of modern travel with which we are acquainted.
There is an off-hand frankness and spirit about the sketches, which are
always marked by caution and discrimination, so that the statements are
as reliable as they are attractively interesting.—Spirit of the Times.

This book is curious, attractive, and instructive; the author has avoided
all useless lumber, and recorded in simple, unaffected language, his
observations upon what met his eye. His book shows the scholar, the
Christian, the philosophical observer, and the American patriot, but not
a bit of the pedant or the bore; a more agreeable companion or guide
could scarcely be found than Dr. Durbin.—Buffalo Com. Advertiser.

II.
DR. DURBIN'S OBSERVATIONS IN EUROPE.

Observations in Europe, principally in France and Great
Britain. By John P. Durbin, D.D. 2 vols. 12mo. Engravings.
Muslin gilt. $2 00.

Few productions of the kind have been published of late years, in
which so many valuable truths have been set forth in so attractive a
form.—Methodist Quarterly Review.

III.
DR. OLIN'S TRAVELS IN THE HOLY LAND, &C.

Travels in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the Holy Land.
By Stephen Olin, D.D. 2 vols. 12mo. Engravings.
Eighth Edition. Muslin gilt. $2 50.

Dr. Olin's excellent volumes convey a great amount of information, also
remarkably accurate; his volume contains the best account of Egypt that
has appeared in this country—perhaps in the language.—Dr. Durbin.

This work, from the pen of the distinguished President of the Wesleyan
University, is among the latest on the subject. It is rich in information,
pervaded by a lofty spirit, and entitled to entire confidence.—Dr.
Potter's Hand-book.

We can most confidently and cordially recommend this book to our
readers, as a production which does honour to the author.—Methodist
Quarterly Review.

IV.
DR. WOLFF'S MISSION TO BOKHARA.

Narrative of a Mission to Bokhara, in the Years 1843
1845, to ascertain the Fate of Colonel Stoddart and Captain
Conolly. By Rev. Joseph Wolff, D.D., LL.D. 8vo. Engravings.
Muslin gilt. $2 00.

This is a most interesting and instructive work, containing a sketch
of the distinguished author's life, and a rich treasury of Oriental missionary
information, interspersed with incidents of thrilling interest. The
community are already familiar with the name of the Rev. Joseph Wolff,
one of the most remarkable men of the present age.—Christian Intel.

A work of great interest, and full of the most curious information and
thrilling details. It will be seen to be the work of an eccentric man, but
even this rather adds to its interest than detracts from it.—Albany Spectator.

V.
HUMBOLDT'S COSMOS.

Cosmos: a General Survey of the Physical Phenomena
of the Universe. By Alexander Von Humboldt. From the
Fourth German Edition. 8vo. Muslin gilt. To be completed
in Four Numbers. Two now published.

The work contains the latest results of the sciences and the last conclusions
drawn from them upon the mind and understanding of a great philosopher.
The work is one of the finest and most finished blossoms which
the cultivation of natural sciences has ever produced.—Broadway Journal.

This work, therefore, will be henceforth the text-book of all who would
learn how nature has herself unfolded the story of her birth, and how
those she nourished by her truths have recorded what she taught.—London
Critic.

VI.
TRAVELS OF ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT.

Travels and Researches of Alexander Von Humboldt;
being a condensed Narrative of his Journeys in the Equinoctial
Regions of America, and in Asiatic Russia; together
with Analyses of his more important Investigations. By
W. Macgillivray, A.M. 18mo. Engravings. 45 cents.

Humboldt is the most illustrious traveller of his day. Nothing seems
too vast, too varied, too wonderful, or too minute for the keen eye, penetrating
intellect, and unwearied exertions of this extraordinary man. A
botanist, zoologist, statist, and philosopher, the genius of this great writer
seems to have been peculiarly fitted for surveying the varieties and
immensity of the physical world; and he accordingly takes the foremost
rank of all travellers, dead or living.—Dibden.

This work has been justly called by a competent judge, “a work of gigantic
extent and richness, to which the modern literature of Europe
can hardly offer a parallel.”—Encyclopædia Americana.

VII.
TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO.

Travels of Marco Polo, greatly amended and enlarged
from valuable early Manuscripts recently published by the
French Society of Geography, and in Italy by Count Baldelli
Boni. With copious Notes, illustrating the Routes
and Observations of the Author, and comparing them with
those of more recent Travellers. By Hugh Murray,
F.R.S.E. 18mo. Two Maps and a Vignette. Muslin
gilt. 45 cents.

The best edition of the travels of Marco Polo that we have ever seen.
This famous old traveller, after so long labouring under a cloud of suspicion
as to the verity of his statements, has lately, by the industry of
modern commentators, been rubbed bright, in some degree, and his narratives,
always interesting, are now read with a degree of faith which
hitherto was not exercised in their perusal. The volume before us contains
maps, copious notes, and illustrations by the editor, and is every
way a most interesting book.—Post.

A work hitherto inaccessible, though much renowned in the world of
letters. This is another of the great literary performances that originated
within the walls of a dungeon, Marco Polo being, at the time of its composition,
imprisoned at Pisa. This enterprising traveller explored more
in the very heart of the Chinese Empire, and acquired more intimate
knowledge of the wandering Tartars of Asia, than any of his predecessors,
and, indeed, we might add, his successors, for in the 13th century
he enjoyed the immunity, since denied, of visiting Pekin with his eyes
open; his description, therefore, cannot but be interesting and valuable.
—New-York Commercial Advertiser.

VIII.
DR. PARROT'S JOURNEY TO MOUNT ARARAT.

Journey to Mount Ararat. By Dr. Friedrich Parrot.
Translated by W. D. Cooley. 18mo. Map and Engravings.
Muslin gilt. 50 cents.

This book is a desideratum in English literature. There is a popular
interest attached to the mountain, which the traditions both of Christian
and Mohammedan nations associate with one of the most impressive
events in the earliest records of our race.—London Spectator.

IX.
BUCKINGHAM'S TRAVELS IN AMERICA.

America: Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive. By
J. S. Buckingham. 2 vols. 8vo. Engravings. Muslin gilt
$3 50.

“A work of great value, as comprising a vast amount of curious statistical
information, criticisms on art,” &c

X.
GENERAL GREEN'S TEXIAN EXPEDITION AGAINST MIER.

Journal of the Texian Expedition against Mier; subsequent
Imprisonment of the Author; his Sufferings, and
final Escape from the Castle of Perote, with Reflections
upon the present Political and probable future Relations
of Texas, Mexico, and the United States. By General
Thomas J. Green. Illustrated by Drawings taken from
Life by Charles M`Laughlin, a Fellow-prisoner. 8vo.
Muslin gilt. $2 00.

This work is one of startling and most absorbing interest; besides
being very graphic in description, it gives examples of personal and
moral courage and of fighting, such as brings back the remembrance of
the fields of Cressy and Agincourt, for odds in the encounters.—Anglo-American.

The history of the most thrilling incidents in the affairs of Texas, from
the pen of the leading actor, and in a style spirited, strong, and exciting.
It will be read with great avidity.—Evening Post.

A volume of romantic interest; it contains scenes and incidents connected
with the well-known expedition, involving a bloody struggle, and
gives us an insight into the character and conduct of men, which we read
with no little interest.—Evangelist.

XI.
DARWIN'S VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD.

Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology
of the Countries visited during the Voyage of H. M
Ship Beagle round the World, under the Command of Capt
Fitz Roy, R.N. By Charles Darwin, M.A., F.R.S. 2 vols.
12mo. Muslin gilt. $1 00.

This is a first-rate work, combining popular interest with scientifie
ability and value, better than any similar book we have seen. It is written
in a graceful and popular style.—New-York Courier and Enquirer.

XII.
DR. MOTT'S TRAVELS IN EUROPE AND THE EAST.

Travels in Europe and the East. By Valentine Mott,
M.D. 8vo. Muslin gilt. $1 90.

The learned professor has judiciously abstained from the more common
and familiar topics described by former tourists, and has introduced us to
the most distinguished schools of medicine and surgery, and to a familiar
acquaintance with the character, manners, &c., of the most distinguished
foreign members of the faculty. The author has evidently observed
whatever came under his notice with a critical eye, and has given some
new and striking views, particularly in regard to the Pythian Oracle, the
Temple of Apollo at Delphis, and the religion of the ancient Egyptians.
—Methodist Quarterly Review.

XIII.
LESTER'S GLORY AND SHAME OF ENGLAND.

The Glory and Shame of England. By C. Edwards
Lester. 2 vols. 12mo. Engravings. Muslin gilt. $1 50.

The bold and romantic spirit of this work has already procured it no
small share of attention both in this country and Great Britain. The
developments here made of the condition of the poor in England, making
due allowance for the luxuriance of the author's fancy, are of a most
fearful character.—Methodist Quarterly Review.

XIV.
PARRY'S VOYAGES TO THE POLAR SEAS.

Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an
Attempt to reach the North Pole. By Sir W. E. Parry,
R.N. 2 vols. 18mo. Portrait. Muslin gilt. 90 cents.

The history of these enterprises will be found exceedingly interesting;
much curious and valuable information is also given in relation to the
dreary and inhospitable regions of northern Siberia, and the various
tribes that inhabit them.—Methodist Quarterly Review.

XV.
KENDALL'S SANTA FE EXPEDITION.

Narrative of the Texan Santa Fé Expedition, comprising
a Description of a Tour through Texas, and across the
great Southwestern Prairies, the Camanche and Caygüa
Hunting-grounds, &c. By George Wilkins Kendall. 2
vols. 12mo. Map and Engravings. New Edition. Muslin
gilt. $2 50.

It has seldom fallen to our lot to read a narrative of so interesting and
touching incidents of travel as abound in these volumes; we were not
prepared to find in them reading so very attractive, nor could we form
any idea that such a narrative of toils and sufferings as are here detailed
by the sufferer himself, would present so many points of instruction to
the general reader.—Methodist Quarterly Review.

XVI.
ANTHON'S PILGRIMAGE TO TREVES.

A Pilgrimage to Treves, through the Valley of the Meuse
and the Forest of Ardennes, in the Year 1844. By Charles
Edward Anthon. 12mo. Muslin gilt. 75 cents.

This book is a modest, carefully-written narrative of facts, with few
reflections, and those generally marked with good sense and proper feeling.
—Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.

If this attractive volume possessed no other claim to attention, it has
the charm of novelty about it, the author having chosen no beaten track
for his route, although one of great interest.—N. Y. Com Advertiser.

XVII.
MISS SEDGWICK'S LETTERS.

Letters from Abroad to Kindred at Home. By Miss C.
M. Sedgwick. 2 vols. 12mo. Muslin gilt. $1 90.

Miss Sedgwick has far exceeded her predecessors; for they only described
characters and scenes, while she has carried her researches into
the parlours, nay, into the very pantries of private individuals. Miss
Sedgwick occupies a high position in America, not merely as an ornament
of its world of light literature, but as a moral teacher.—London Athenaum.

XVIII.
VOYAGES ROUND THE WORLD.

Voyages round the World, from the Death of Captain
Cook to the present Time; including Remarks on the Social
Condition of the Inhabitants in the recently-discovered
Countries; their Progress in the Arts; and more especially
their Advancement in Religious Knowledge. 18mo. Muslin
gilt. 45 cents.

This volume, containing the researches of the latest navigators, is admirably
written, presenting in every page matter of the most interesting
and valuable kind.—New-Orleans Bulletin

XIX.
STEPHENS'S CENTRAL AMERICA.

Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and
Yucatan. By John L. Stephens. 2 vols. 8vo. Map and
80 Engravings. Muslin gilt. $5 00.

XX.
STEPHENS'S YUCATAN.

Incidents of Travel in Yucatan. By John L. Stephens.
2 vols. 8vo. 120 Engravings, from Drawings by F. Catherwood,
Esq. Muslin gilt. $5 00.

XXI.
STEPHENS'S TRAVELS IN EGYPT.

Incidents of Travel in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the
Holy Land. By John L. Stephens. 2 vols. 12mo. Engravings.
Muslin gilt. $1 75.

XXII.
STEPHENS'S TRAVELS IN GREECE.

Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland.
By John L. Stephens. 2 vols. 12mo. Engravings.
Muslin gilt. $1 75.

XXIII.
DR. FISK'S TRAVELS IN EUROPE.

Travels in Europe; viz., in England, Ireland, Scotland,
France, Italy, Switzerland, some Parts of Germany, and
the Netherlands. By W. Fisk, D.D. 8vo. Engravings.
Sheep extra. $3 25.

XXIV.
DR. HUMPHREY'S TOUR.

Great Britain, France, and Belgium. A short Tour in
1835. By H. Humphrey, D.D. 2 vols. 12mo. Muslin
gilt. $1 75.

XXV.
MRS. HAIGHT'S LETTERS FROM THE OLD WORLD.

Letters from the Old World. By Mrs. Haight. 2 vols.
12mo. Muslin gilt. $1 75.

XXVI.
KAY'S RESEARCHES IN CAFFRARIA.

Travels and Researches in Caffraria; describing the
Character, Customs, and Moral Condition of the Tribes
inhabiting that Portion of Southern Africa. By Stephen
Kay. 12mo. Engravings. Muslin. 85 cents.

XXVII.
LANDERS' TRAVELS TO THE NIGER.

Journal of an Expedition to Explore the Course and Termination
of the Niger. With a Narrative of a Voyage
down that River to its Termination. By Richard and
John Lander. 2 vols. 18mo. Engravings. Muslin gilt.
90 cents.

XXVIII.
OWEN'S VOYAGES TO THE AFRICAN COAST.

Narrative of Voyages to explore the Shores of Africa,
Arabia, and Madagascar; performed under the Direction
of Captain W. F. W. Owen, R.N. 2 vols. 12mo. Muslin.
$1 12½.

XXIX.
REYNOLDS'S VOYAGE OF THE FRIGATE POTOMAC.

Voyage of the United States Frigate Potomac, during the
Circumnavigation of the Globe, in the Years 1831-1834.
By James N. Reynolds. 8vo. Engravings. Muslin gilt.
$3 25.

XXX.
CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE GLOBE.

An Historical Account of the Circumnavigation of the
Globe, and of the Progress of Discovery in the Pacific
Ocean, from the Voyage of Magellan to the Death of Cook.
18mo. Engravings. Muslin gilt. 45 cents.

XXXI.
EMERSON'S LETTERS FROM THE æGEAN.

Letters from the ægean. By James Emerson. 8vo.
75 cents.

XXXII.
JACOBS'S ADVENTURES IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN.

Scenes, Incidents, and Adventures in the Pacific Ocean,
or the Islands of the Australasian Seas, during the Cruise
of the Clipper Margaret Oakley, under Captain Benjamin
Morrell. By Thomas Jefferson Jacobs. 12mo. Muslin
gilt. $1 25.

XXXIII.
ROBERTS'S EMBASSY TO SIAM, COCHIN-CHINA, &C.

Embassy to the Eastern Courts of Siam, Cochin-China,
and Muscat. By E. Roberts. 8vo. Muslin. $1 75.

XXXIV.
TASISTRO'S RANDOM SHOTS AND SOUTHERN BREEZES.

Random Shots and Southern Breezes. By Louis Fitzgerald
Tasistro. 2 vols. 12mo. Muslin. $1 50.

XXXV.
MACKENZIE'S YEAR IN SPAIN.

A Year in Spain. By Alexander Slidell Mackenzie. 3
vols. 12mo. Muslin gilt. $2 25.

XXXVI.
MACKENZIE'S SPAIN REVISITED.

Spain Revisited. By Alexander Slidell Mackenzie. 2
vols. 12mo. Muslin gilt. $1 75.

XXXVII.
MACKENZIE'S AMERICAN IN ENGLAND.

The American in England. By Alexander Slidell Mackenzie.
2 vols. 12mo. Muslin gilt. $1 50.