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FAMILY CABINET ATLAS.
The FAMILY CABINET ATLAS, constructed upon an original
plan: Being a Companion to the Encyclopædia Americana,
Cabinet Cyclopædia, Family Library, Cabinet Library, &c.
This Atlas comprises, in a volume of the Family Library size, nearly 100 Maps
and Tables, which present equal to Fifty Thousand Names of Places; a body
of information three times as extensive as that supplied by the generality of
Quarto Atlases.
Opinions of the Public Journals.
“This beautiful and most useful little volume,” says the Literary Gazette,
“is a perfect picture of elegance, containing a vast sum of geographical information.
A more instructive little present, or a gift better calculated to be long
preserved and often referred to, could not be offered to favored youth of either
sex. Its cheapness, we must add, is another recommendation; for, although
this elegant publication contains 100 beautiful engravings, it is issued at a price
that can be no obstacle to its being procured by every parent and friend to youth.”
“This Atlas far surpasses any thing of the kind which we have seen, and is
made to suit the popular libraries which Dr. Lardner and Mr. Murray are now
sending into every family in the empire.”
—Monthly Review.
“Its very ingenious method of arrangement secures to the geographical student
the information for which hitherto he has been obliged to resort to works
of the largest dimensions.”
—Athenæum.
“This miniature and beautiful Atlas is likely to supersede, for general purposes,
maps of a more expensive and elaborate character. It appears to us to
answer the double purpose of exercising the attention, while it imprints all that
is important in Geography on the memory.”
—Atlas.
“The workmanship is among the best of the kind we have ever witnessed.”
—
Examiner.
“It contains all the information to be derived from the most expensive and
unwieldy Atlas.”
—York Courant.
HISTORY OF THE REVOLUTION IN ENGLAND, IN
1688: comprising a View of the Reign of James II., from his
accession, to the Enterprise of the Prince of Orange. By the
late Right Hon. Sir James Mackintosh. And completed to
the Settlement of the Crown, by the Editor. To which is prefixed,
a Notice of the Life, Writings, and Speeches of Sir
James Mackintosh. In 1 vol. 8vo.
“We are at length gratified by the appearance of this long-looked for work
from the pen of Sir James Mackintosh. Highly gifted by nature, deeply read,
and singularly accomplished, the view of one of the most memorable epochs in
English history could not have been undertaken by any man of a capacity to do
it justice in every respect, superior to this eminent individual.”
—Lit. Gazette.
“In every page we perceive the anxiety of the historian to hold the balance
of justice with unfaltering hand, and to watch its slightest vibrations.”
—Athenæum.
“The Sequel is highly honourable to the industry and talents of its author;
and the Prefatory Memoir is very well written. Altogether, the volume
possesses a sterling character, too rare at this period of evanescent publications.”
—Lit. Gazette.
LIFE OF THE REV. GEORGE CRABBE, LL.B., with his
Letters and Journals, together with his Posthumous Poems.
Edited by his Son. In 2 neat volumes.
Moore's New Work.
TRAVELS OF AN IRISH GENTLEMAN,
IN SEARCH OF A RELIGION.
With Notes and Illustrations. By the Editor of Captain Rock's
Memoirs. In 1 vol. 12mo.
“Considering the circumstances under which these volumes are given to the
public, we consider their contents as amongst the most interesting records of
which the assertion of the human mind ever formed the theme.”
—Monthly Review.
“The masterly manner in which Mr. Moore has brought together his arguments,
the great extent and minuteness of his researches into ancient authorities,
his intimacy with the customs and traditions of other times, and his
close and critical knowledge of the ancient languages, will surprise the reader
of his Travels, who may have measured his talents by his songs.”
—American
Sentinel.
THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
With coloured plates: elegantly bound, with gilt edges: a beautiful
volume for a present.
SISMONDI'S HISTORY OF THE FALL OF THE
ROMAN EMPIRE:
COMPRISING A VIEW OF THE INVASION OF THE BARBARIANS.
THE INFIRMITIES OF GENIUS,
Illustrated by referring the anomalies in the literary character,
to the habits and constitutional peculiarities of Men of Genius.
By R. R. Madden, Esq. In 2 vols. 12mo.
“This is a very valuable and interesting work, full of new views and curious
deductions; beginning with general remarks on the influence of literary
habits, on the constitution, and thence proceeding to make the theory more
actual by its application to particular instances.
“His physical biographies, if we may so term them, of Burns, Cowper, Byron,
and Scott, are of a very curious and novel kind; written with equal feeling
and observation. He traces Cowper's malady to its true source, monomania
on religious subjects; and the tone of the remarks is at once so just and
so candid, that we cannot do better than give a brief portion.”
—Lit. Gazette.
THE LIFE OF PRINCE TALLEYRAND.
Accompanied by a Portrait. In 1 volume, 8vo.
“How could the work be otherwise than interesting, when it traces the career of a statesman, who,
though now in his eighty-first year, has commanding influence in every European cabinet, who acquired
power under the French monarchy, and retained it under the Republic, the Directory, the Consulate, the
Empire, and the Dynasty of Artois and Orleans?”
—Athenæum.
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 incidents
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.
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.
TALES AND CONVERSATIONS,
OR, THE NEW CHILDREN'S FRIEND.
By Mrs. Markham, Author of the Histories of England and
France. In 2 small volumes.
“We conscientiously recommend Mrs. Markham to our readers.”
—Lit.
Gazette.
“These volumes contain excellent instruction in a very agreeable form.”
—
Spectator.
“We have two neat volumes, containing a series of Dialogues, by Mrs.
Markham, designed for the improvement of young people. We have examined
them carefully, and can say that we think them well adapted to the purpose
of the author. They are sufficiently simple to be understood by boys and girls
who have just begun to take to their books; they convey lessons well worth
the study of all who are yet classed among young people; and they are interesting
enough to secure the attention of those whom they are designed to instruct.”
—Chronicle.
MRS. TROLLOPE'S BELGIUM AND WESTERN GERMANY.
INCLUDING VISITS TO BADEN-BADEN, WEISBADEN, CASSEL,
HANOVER, &C. &C. IN 1 VOL.
“We have pleasure in saying, that we think her style considerably strengthened
and improved since her `Tour in America.”
—Quarterly Review.
MEMOIRS OF CELEBRATED WOMEN OF ALL
COUNTRIES.
BY THE DUCHESS D'ABRANTES.
ON THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM
IN THE UNITED STATES,
AND ITS APPLICATION IN FRANCE:
With an Appendix on Penal Codes, and Statistical Notes. By
G. De Beaumont and A. De Toqueville, Counsellors in the
Royal Court of Paris, and Members of the Historical Society
of Pennsylvania. Translated from the French: with an introduction,
notes, and additions. By Francis Leiber. In 1
vol. 8vo.
“The commissioners appear to have pursued their researches with much
industry and intelligence, and to have rendered themselves thoroughly acquainted
with the subject.”
“The translation of the work could not have been committed to better
hands than Mr. Leiber's, and with his notes and additions, it forms one of
the best practical treatises extant on the causes and prevention of crime.
We shall probably have occasion to recur again to this valuable work.”
—Balt.
American.
HISTORY OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.
Complete, in 5 vols. 12mo.
“A work unequalled in modern English historical literature.”
—Athenœum.
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