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GENERAL

CATALOGUE OF BOOKS,

For Public Libraries in Upper Canada,

SANCTIONED BY THE COUNCIL OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMON SCHOOL ACT FOR UPPER CANADA, 13 AND 14 VICTORIA, CHAPTER 48, SECTIONS 35 (5TH CLAUSE,) 38 (5TH CLAUSE,) AND 41.*

PART I.

BOOKS FOR GENERAL READING.*

I. HISTORY.

I. PALESTINE AND THE JEWS.

1. The History of the Jews [14]-(2 v. 12mo. R. Tr. Soc.)

-From the Call of Abraham to the Birth of Christ.
838. Price $1.60.

Cloth, pp. xiv, 381+viii. 432=

2. Ancient and Modern Jews-(2 v. 12mo. Price for the two volumes $2.10

R. Tr. Soc.)

(1.) The Jewish Nation [121]-(12mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Containing an account of their manners and customs, rites and worship, laws and society. With numerous illustrative engravings. Cloth, pp. 452. Price $1.

(2.) Gosse's Modern Jews [123]-(12mo. Xtn. K. Soc.) The

History of the Jews, from the Christian Era to the dawn of the Reformation. With numerous illustrations, By PHILIP HENRY GOSSE. Cloth, pp. 400. Price $1.10.

3. Cox's Sacred History, and Hale's Jews,-(2 v. 12mo. Eng. Edi.) Price for the two volumes $1.70.

(1.) Cox's Sacred History [1267-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) From
the antediluvian period to the time of the prophet Malachi. A.M. 1 to A.M. 3607,
B.C. 397. With side indices. Edited and partly written by the Rev. F. A. Cox, D.D.,
LL.D. Being volume eight of the Encyclopædia Metropolitana Cloth, pp. 407, rgc.
Price $1.20.

(2.) Hale's History of the Jews [120]-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) The
History of the Jews from the time of Alexander the Great to the destruction of
Jerusalem by TITUS, A.M. 3595, B.C. 409, to A.D. 70. With side indices. By the Rev.
WILLIAM HALE, A. M., Archdeacon. Being volume seven of the "Encyclopædia
Metropolitana." Cloth, pp. 111, rgc. Price 50 cts.

* No book mentioned in this Catalogue will be disposed of to any private individual. + For Books of Reference in History, see Part II.

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4. Cox's Israelites and Palestine [125]-(2 v. 12mo. Eng.

Edi. rgc.) Price for the two volumes $1, videlicet:

(1.) The Manners and Customs of the Israelites, in relation to their religion, civil polity, domestic affairs, distribution of time and ordinary occupa tion. With side indices and engravings. By the Rev. F. A. Cox, D.D., LL.Ď. 12mo. cloth, pp. 130. Price 50 cts.

(2.) The Geography, Topography and Natural History of Palestine. With side indices and engravings. Cloth, pp. 120. Price 50 cts.

5. Milman's History of the Jews [15]-(3 v. 16mo. Eng. Edi.) From the earliest period to the present time. By the Rev. H. H. MILMAN, B.D. With maps and engravings. Cloth, pp. 328+361+456-1145. wtc. Price $2.

5. lbid.-Am. Edi.

hb. Price $1.

3 v. half sheep, pp. 264+298 +367=929.

6. Scripture Topography, Geography, Sites, Manners,

and Customs.-(4 v. 12mo. Xtn. Know. Soc.) Price for the four $3.20.

(1.) Scripture Topography [77 p.s.]-(12mo. Xtn. K. Soc.) (The

Gentile World.) Being some account of places mentioned in Holy Scripture, given principally in extracts from the works of travellers. With maps and numerous engravings. Cloth, pp. 515. Price 95 cts.

(2.) Scripture Topography [77-2 p.s.]-(12mo. Xtn. K. Soc.) (Palestine.) Being some account of places mentioned in Holy Scripture, given principally in extracts from the works of travellers. With map and numerous engravings. Cloth, pp. 492. Price 95 cts.

(3.) Scripture Sites [10]-(12mo. Xtn. K. Soc.) Thirty Prints with explanations of Places mentioned in the Holy Scriptures, illustrative of the Fulfilment of Prophecy. Cloth, pp. 128. Price 45 cts.

(4.) Scripture Manners and Customs [13]-(12mo. Xtn. K. Soc.) Being an account of the Domestic Habits, Arts, &c. of Eastern Nations mentioned in Holy Scripture, Cloth, pp. 516. Price 85 cts.

7. Jewish Rites, Worship, Captivity, Laws, Manners,

&c. (5 v. 18mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Price for the five volumes $1.90.

(1.) The Rites and Worship of the Jews [8]-(18mo. R. Tr. Soc.) As described in the Bible and by Jewish Writers, with plan of Jerusalem and engravings. Cloth, pp. 200. Price 30 cts.

(2.) The Captivity of the Jews [9]-(18mo. R. Tr. Soc.) and
their Return from Babylon. With maps and engravings. Cloth, pp. 186. Price 30 cts.
(3.) Jewish Laws and Polity [274-3]-(18mo. R. Tr. Soc.) The
laws and polity of the Jews. With numerous illustrative engravings. Cloth, pp. 174.
Price 30 cts.

(4.) Jewish Manners and Customs [274-4] - (18mo. R. Tr.
Soc) The manners and customs of the Jews and other nations mentioned in the Bible.
Revised and illustrated with many engravings. Cloth, pp. 176. Price 30 cts.
(5.) Eastern Arts and Antiquities [7]-(16mo. R. Tr. Soc.)
With numerous illustrations. Cloth, square,

Mentioned in the Sacred Scriptures.
pp. iv+376. Price 70 cts.

8. Judges and Kings of

Price for the two volumes 50 cts.

Israel-(2 v. 12mo. R. Tr. Soc.)

(1.) The Judges of Israel [16]-(24mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Or a History of the Jews, from the Death of Joshua to the Death of Samuel, including an Account of the Reign of Saul. In one volume. Cloth, pp. 136. Price 20 cts.

(2.) The Kings of Judah and Israel [17]-(24mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Or the History of the Jews, from the Accession of David to the Babylonish Captivity. In one volume. Cloth, pp. 191. Price 30 cts.

9. Zornlin's Bible Narrative, and Geography-(2 v. 12mo. Eng. Edi.) Price for the two volumes $1.55.

(1.) Zornlin's Bible Narrative-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) Chronologically arranged, in the words of the authorized version; to which is subjoined a brief historical account of the Jewish Nation. The whole forming one consecutive history from the Creation to the termination of the Jewish Polity. By ROSINA M. ZORNLIN. In one volume-with map. Cloth, pp. 504. jwp. Price $1.20.

(2) Bible Geography (12mo. Eng. Edi.) Hand Book of Bible Geography; a brief alphabetical description of the ancient and modern condition of the Chief places mentioned in the Bible. Cloth, pp. — jwp. Price 35 cts.

10. Hughes and Kitto's Palestine, &c.-(3 v. 12mo. Am. Edi.) Price for the three volumes $2.40.

(1.) Hughes' Scripture Geography and History [131]-(12mo. Am. Edi.) Illustrating the Historical portions of the Old and New Testaments, designed for the use of Schools and private families, With colored maps. By EDWARD HUGHES, F.R.A.S. Cloth, pp. 355. lb. Price 80 cts.

(2.) Kitto's Palestine [130-(12mo. Am. Edi.) The History of Palestine from the Patriarchal age to the present time; with introductory chapters on the geography and natural history of the country, and on the customs and institutions of the Hebrews. Illustrated with upwards of two hundred engravings. Cloth, pp. 426. gl. Price $1.

(3.) Jewish Stories [274]-(18mo. Am. Edi.) Stories from the History of the Jews giving an account of their wars as related by Josephus; with additional facts from later Jewish history. Adapted for young persons. With twenty-four engravings. Cloth, pp. 239. csfc. Price 60 cts.

11. Russell's Palestine, and Ruins of Sacred Lands-(2 v. 12mo. Eng. Edi.) Price for the two volumes, $1.55.

(1.) Nelson's Ruins of Sacred and Historic Lands [271](12mo. Eng. Edi.) Babylon, Nineveh, Palestine, Egypt, Central America, and Italy. Illustrated with maps and engravings. Cloth, pp. 392. tns. Price 70 cts.

(2.) Russell's Palestine, or the Holy Land [285]-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) From the earliest period to the present time. By the Right Rev. Bishop M, RUSSELL, LL.D., and D.C.L. With a narrative of recent visits. Illustrated with engravings and side indices. Cloth, pp. 505. tns. Price 85 cts.

12. Jerusalem, Babylon and Nineveh-(4 in 2 v. 16mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Price 60 cts.

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(1.) Kitto's Jerusalem
Ancient and Modern Jerusalem.
Price 30 cts.

(16mo.

R. Tr. Soc.) History of By J. KITTO, LL.D. Cloth, pp. 192+192=384.

(2.) Babylon and Nineveh-(16mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Cloth, pp.

192+192=384. Price 30 cts.

II. EGYPT, ARABIA, ASSYRIA, &c.

13. Egypt, Tyre, Idumæa, Arabia, and Jordan, &c.-(3 v. 16mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Price 60 cts. Price for the three Volumes $1.40, as follows: (1.) Ancient Egypt and Tyre [297]-(16mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Egypt its monuments and history;-Tyre-its rise, glory, and desolation. Two parts in one. Cloth, pp. 192+192=384. Price 30 cts.

(2.) Idumæa, Arabia and Dead Sea [111-112]-(16mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Idumæa, with a Survey of Arabia and the Arabians. The Jordan and Dead Sea. 16mo. Cloth, pp. 192+192=384. Price 30 cts.

(3.) Remarkable People [279]-(18mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Or the Arab, the Jew, and the Egyptian, in their own and other lands. Three parts, in one volume. With numerous illustrations. Square, cloth, pp. 152+152+160-464. Price

80 cts.

14. Gosse's Ancient Egypt and Assyria-(2 v. Xtn. K. Soc.)

Price for the two volumes $2.75.

(1) Gosse's Ancient Egypt [29]-(12mo. Xtn. K. Soc.) Monu

ments of Ancient Egypt and their Relation to the Word of God. By PHILIP HENRY GOSSE. Cloth, pp. xii+358. Price $1.10.

(2.) Gosse's Assyria [124]-(12mo. Xtn. K. Soc.) Her

manners and customs, arts and arms, restored from her monuments. With a map and engraving. By PHILIP HENRY GOSSE. Cloth, pp. 642. Price $1.65.

15. Hengstenberg and Russell's Egypt-(2 v. 12mo. Am. and Eng. Edi.) Price for the two volumes $1.45.

(1.) Hengstenberg's Egypt and the Books of Moses [133]—

(12mo. Am. Edi) Or the Books of Moses illustrated by the monuments of Egypt; with an appendix. By Dr. E. W. HENGSTENBERG. Froin the German. By R. D. C. ROBBINS. Cloth, pp. 300. reb. Price 60 cts.

(2.) Russell's Egypt [136]—(1 v. 12mo. Eng. Edi.) History of Ancient and Modern Egypt; her Temples and Monuments. By the Right Rev. Bishop RUSSELL, LL.D. With side indices, maps, and numerous illustrations. Cloth, pp. 524. tns. Price 85 cts.

16. Russell's Egypt & Fraser's Assyria-(2 v. Am. Edi.)

Price for the two 75 cts., as follows:

(1.) Russell's View of Ancient and Modern Egypt [28]-(16mo. Am. Edi.) With an outline of its natural history. By the Rev. MICHAEL RUSSELL, LL.D. Half sheep, pp. 348. hb. Price 38 cts.

(2.) Fraser's Messopotamia and Assyria [35]-(16mo. Am. Edi.) From the earliest ages to the present time. By JAMES B. FRASER, Esq. pp. 336, hb. Price 38 cts.

17. Wilkinson's Ancient Egyptians (2 v. 12mo. Eng. Edi.) A popular account of the Ancient Egyptians; revised and abridged from his larger work. By Sir J. GARDINER WILKINSON, D.C.L., F.R.S. &c. Illustrated with five hundred wood-cuts. Cloth, pp 418+438-856. jm. Price for the two volumes $2.45. 17. Ibid--(2 v. 12mo. Am. Edi. hb. pp. -) Price $1.60. 18. Kenrick's Egypt [134]-(2 v. 12mo. Am. Edi.) Ancient Egypt under the Pharaohs. By JOHN KENRICK, M.A. In two volumes. Cloth, pp. xiii, 427, viii, 248=886. jsr. Price for the two volumes $2.

19. Osburn's Antiquities of Egypt [30]-(Svo. R. Tr. Soc.) With a particular notice of those that illustrate the Sacred Scriptures. By WILLIAM OSBURN, junior. Cloth, pp. 236. Price $2.

20. Lane's Modern Egyptians [213]-(3 v. 18mo. Eng. Edi.)

An account of the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians. By EDWARD WM.
LANE. pp. 741. (Knight's series.) Cloth, gcx. Price 68 cts.

III. GENERAL HISTORIES.

21. White's Histories, as follows-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) Price

for the four $2.70 cts.

(1.) Elements of Universal History on a systematic plan [115]

From the earliest times to the treaty of Vienna. To which is added a summary of the leading events since that period. In three parts. I. Ancient History. II. History of the Middle Ages. III. Modern History. With maps. By H. WHITE, B.A. Sheep. pp. 676. ob. Price 90 cts. N.B.-In parts 50 cts. each.

(2.) White's Great Britain and Ireland-(16mo. Eng. Edi.) History of Great Britain and Ireland, with an account of the present state and resources of the United Kingdom and its Colonies. By HENRY WHITE, B. A. Cloth, pp. 463, ob. Price 60 cts.

(3.) White's Scotland-(16mo. Eng. Edi.) History of Scotland for senior classes. Edited by H. WHITE, B. A. Sheep, pp. 401, ob. Price 60 cts.

(4.) White's History of France-(16mo. Eng. Edi.) From

the earliest period to the present time, with a map of the country, showing in colour the English possessions in 1165-1453. Edited by HENRY WHITE, B. A. Cloth, pp 378, ob. Price 60 cts.

22. Weale's Histories-(8v. 12mo. Eng. Edi.) Price for the ten volumes in eight, $2.80, as follows:

(1-2.) England: Vols. I, II, III, IV of the Series. - Outlines of the History of England, more especially with reference to the origin and progress of the English Constitution. By WM. DOUGLAS HAMILTON, University College. London, Two volumes in one. With illustrations. Cloth, pp. 284, jw. Price $1.

(3-4.) Greece: Vols. V and VI.-Outlines of the History of
Greece, in connection with the rise of the arts and civilization in Europe. By WM.
DOUGLAS HAMILTON and EDW. LEVIEN, M.A., Balliol College, Oxford. In two
volumes, pp. 372, ju. Price 60 cts.

(5-6.) Rome: Vols. VII and VIII.-Outline History of Rome
to its decline. By EDW. LEVIEN, M.A. In two volumes, pp. - jw. Price 60 cts.
(7-8.) Chronology: Vols. IX, X.-Rudimentary Chronology

of Civil and Ecclesiastical History, Literature, Art and Civilization from the earliest
period to 1854. In two volumes, jw. Price 60 cts.

23. Chambers' Histories-(7 v. 12mo. Eng. Edi.)

seven volumes $5.30.

ice for the

General

(1.) Ancient History [272-2]-(12mo. Eng. Edi.)
ancient history. In three parts. Cloth, pp. 290, wrch. Price 68 cts.
(2.) Greece [272-3-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) A history of Greece,
its literature, philosophy, and arts. With a map. Cloth, pp. 331, wrch. Price 57 cts.

(3) Rome [271-4]-(12mo. Eng. Edi.)

A history of Rome.

With a map. Cloth, pp. 371. wrch. Price 57 cts.
(4.) Medieval History-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) An account of
Modern European Nations since the dismemberment of the Roman Empire up to the
Reformation. Price 80 cts.

(5.) Modern History (12mo. Eng. Edi.) An account of Modern European Nations since the Reformation up to the Russian War. Price $1.

(6.) British Empire [271-10]—(12mo. Eng Edi.) History of the British Empire, from the Conquest by the Romans till the reign of Victoria. Price 57 cts.

(7.) British Museum [271-9]-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) Historical

and descriptive. With a description of the various and interesting departments in the Museum. Illustrated with numerous wood engravings. Cloth, pp. 432. wrch. Price $1.

24. Tytler's General History [116]-(12mo. Eng. Edi.) Elements of General History, ancient and modern. By ALEXANDER FRASER TYTLER, F.R.S., Lord Woodhouselee. Continued to the present time. With a map and chronological table. Cloth, pp. ob. hyb. Price 75 cts.

25. Ruins of Ancient Cities* [27]-(2 v. 16mo. Eng. Edi.) With general and particular accounts of their rise, fall, and present condition. By CHARLES BUCKE. Cloth, pp. 464+499=963. wtc. Price $1.35.

25. Ibid.-American Edition [27]-(2 v. 16mo. Half sheep,) pp.

360+300=720. hb. Price 75 cts.

IV. GREECE.-See Nos. 21, (1,) 22, (1,) and 23, (2.) 26. Athens-(3 v. Eng. and Am. Edi.) Price for the three volumes

$1.40, as follows:

(1.) Athens [20]-(16mo. R. Tr. Soc.) Its grandeur and decay. With engravings. Cloth, pp. 192. Price 40 cts.

(2-3.) Bulwer's Athens [19]-(2 v. 12mo. Am. Edi.) Its rise and

fall, with views of the literature, philosophy, and social life of the Athenian People. By Sir E. L. BULWER, Bt. Cloth, pp. 275+324-599, hb. Price $1.

27. The History of Greece [140]-(12mo. R. Tr. Soe) From the earliest times to A.D. 1833. With a map. For schools and families. pp. 328. Price 50 cts.

See also No. 45, (1) and (2).

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