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6. 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 coins, weights, measures, with tabular values of the same. By CHARLES

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ANTHON, LL.D. Royal octavo, sheep, pp. 1451. Double columns. (American 31. The Works of Cornelius Tacitus,-With an Essay, his Life

Edition.) Price $3,20.

7. Grecian and Roman Mythology,-With a series of illustrations in outline. By M. A. DWIGHT. With an introductory notice by TAYLER LEWIS. Svo, cloth, pp. 451. (American Edition.) Price $1,20.

8. The History of Greek Literature,-By Sir T. N. TALFOUR, D.C.L., C. J. BLOOMFIELD, D.D., R. WHITCOMBE, M.A., E. POCOCKE, Esq., J. BOTTLEY and H. THOMPSON, M.A. Revised and enlarged. (Part 9, History: Encyclopaedia Metropolitana.) 12mo, cloth, pp. 396. (English Edition.) Price $1,45.

9. Essays on Ancient Literature and Art,--With the biography and correspondence of eminent philologists. By BARNAS SEARS, D.D., B. B. EDWARDS, A.M., and C. C. FELTON, A.M. 12mo, cloth, pp. 413. (American Edition.] Price $1.

10. Introduction to the Study of the Greek Classic Poets,Designed principally for the use of young persons at school and college. In two parts. Part I, general introduction. Part 11, Homer. By HENRY NELSON COLERIDGE, M.A. 12mo, cloth, pp. 212. (English Edition.) Price $1.

Ibid.-American Edition.. Price 66 cts.

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13. Schools of Ancient Philosophy,-18mo, cloth, pp. 192.

(London: Religious Tract Society.) Price 20 cts.

Ibid.-American Sunday School Union. 18mo, boards. pp. 192.

Price 21 cts.

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15. Homer's Poems,-Translated by ALEXANDER POPE, Esq. In three volumes. 1m30, half sheep, pp. 324-330+336=990. (American Edition.) Price $1,14.

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17. The Tragedies of Sophocles,-Translated by THOMAS FRANCKLIN, D.D. With biographical sketch. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 313. (American Edition.) Price 38 cts.

18. The Tragedies of Eschylus,-Translated by the Rev. R. POTTER, M.A. With an Essay on the Greek Drama. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 342. (American Edition.) Price 38 cts.

19. Herodotus' History of the Nations of Antiquity,-In nine books. Translated. With a biographical sketch. By the Rev. WILLIAM BELOE. In three volumes. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 312+316-374-1002. (American Edition.) Price $1,14.

20. History of the Peloponnesian War,-Translated from the Greek of Thucydides. By WILLIAM SMITH, A.M. Corrected and revised. With a biographical sketch. In two volumes. 18mo, pp. half sheep, 387-385-772. (American Edition.) Price 75 cts.

21. The Anabasis of Xenophon,-Translated by EDWARD SPELMAN, Esq. With a Biographical Sketch. In two volumes, 18mo, half sheep, pp. 292-(American Edition.) Price 75 cts.

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and Genius, Notes and Supplement, by ARTHUR MURPHY. In one volume, sheep, pp. 742. [American Edition.] Price $1,75.

The Works of Marcus T. Cicero,-Not included in the

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1. A Classical Tour through Italy,-By the Rev. JOHN CHETWODE EUSTACE. With an additional preface, and the translations of the various quotations from ancient and modern authors. Illustrated with plans of churches, an index, &c. In three volumes. 18mo, cloth, pp. 4051-468-496-1369, (English Edition.) Price $2,10.

2. A Narrative of the Voyage Round the World,-Performed by Captain JAMES COOK. With an account of his life during the previous and intervenig periods. By A. KIPPIS, D.D., F.R.S. 18mo,sheep, pp. 445. (American Edition.) Price 38 cts.

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5. A Voyage Round the World in the years 1740-44,-By GEORGE ANSON, Esq., afterwards Lord Anson. Compiled from his papers and materials. By RICHARD WALTER, M.A. With a map. Shewing the track of the Centurion round the world. 18mo, cloth, pp. 424. (London: Christian Knowledge Society.) Price 95 cts.

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7. Journal of Researches into Natural History and Geology,-Of the countrys visited during the voyages of H. M. S. BEAGLE, round the World, under the command of Captain Fitzroy, R.N. By CHARLES DARWIN, M.A. In two volumes. Ismo,sheep, pp. 351-324-675. (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

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23. The Orations of Demosthenes,-Translated, with a Biogra- 10. Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of Columbus,—

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With map and engravings. BY WASHINGTON IRVING. 18mo, cloth. pp.(English Edition.) Price 68 cts.

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26. The Odes, Satires, and Epistles of Horace,-Together with 12. The Expedition to Borneo,-Of H. M. S. DIDO, for the

the Fables of Phædrus, with the Appendix of Gudius. Horace translated, with a Biographical Sketch, by PHILIP FRANCIS, D.D. With an Appendix, containing translations of various Odes, by Ben Johnson, Cowley, Milton, Dryden, Pope, Addison, Swift, Bentley, Chatterton, G. Wakefield, Porson, Byron, &c., and soine of the most eminent poets of the present day. Phædrus translated, with a Biographical Sketch, by CHRISTOPHER SMART, A.M. In two volumes, 18mo, hair sheep, pp. 2884-216-74-578. (American Edition.) Price 75 cts.

27. The Odes of Pindar and Anacreon,-Translated, with Biographical Sketch, by the Rev. C. A. WHEELWRIGHT and THOMAS BOURNE. In one volume, 1sino, pp. 259-66-325. (American Edition.) Price 38 ets.

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The Satires of Juvenal and Persius,-Juvenal translated, with a Preface and Biographical Sketch, by CHARLES BADLAM, M.D. With an Appendix, containing imitations of the third and tenth Satires of Juvenal, by Dr. SAMUEL JOHNSON. Persius translated, with a Biographical Sketch, by the Right Houorable Sir W. DRUMMOND, F.R.S. In one volume, 18mo, half sheep, pp. 227+58=235. [American Edition.] Price 38 cts.

29. Livy's History of Rome,-In one hundred and forty books. The forty-five existing books translated, with a Biographical Sketch, by GEORGE BAKER, A.M. In five volumes, 18mo, half sheep, pp. 423-407398400410— 2033. [American Edition.] Price $1,90.

suppression of piracy. With extracts from the Journal of Sir James Brooke Rajah, of Sarawak. By Captain the Hon. HENRY KEPPEL, R.N. With a map. 18mo,sheep, pp. 413. [American Edition.] Price 40 cts.

13. Voyages and Travels,-18mo, cloth, Illustrated with engravings, and maps. Published by the London Christian Knowledge Society,viz:---

(1.) Voyages in the Arctic Seas, in 1818-20,-pp.
(2.) Voyages in the Arctic Seas in 1821-25,-pp.
(3.) Voyages through the Islands of the Pacific Ocean,―pp.
(4.) Voyages through the Northern Pacific Ocean, and

Chinese Sea-pp. 155.

(5.) Travels in Africa,—pp. 136.

(6.) Travels in North America, pp. 151. (7.) Travels in South America,—pp. 139. (8.) Travels in Northern Asia,-pp. 165.

(9.) Travels in South Eastern Asia, pp. 176. (10.) South Western Asia,-pp. 165.

(11.) Travels in European Russia, pp. 153.
(12.) Travels in Spain and Portugal,-pp. 158.

(13.) Travels in Denmark, Sweden and Norway,―pp. 162. (14.) Travels in Switzerland, pp. 324.

(15.) Arctic Travels,-Or an account of the several land expeditions, to determine the Geography of the Northern part of the American Continent, pp. 173. Price of the entire series of fifteen volumes, $5,50.

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30. Wandering Sketches of people and things in South Amer

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31. Perils of the Sea,-Being an authentic Narrative of remarkable and affecting disasters upon the deep; with illustrations of the power and goodness of God in wonderful preservations. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 205. (Amer. ican Edition) Price 30 cts.

14. The Midshipman in China,--Or recollections of the 32. Sir Edward Seward's Narrative of Shipwreck.-And con

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16. The Progress of Arctic Discovery in the Nineteenth Cen

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17. Arctic Searching Expedition,-A Journal of a Boat Voyage through Rupert's Land and the Arctic Sea, in search of the Discovery Ships of Sir John Franklin; with an Appendix on the Physical Geography of North America. By Sir JOHN RICHARDSON, Bt., C.B. With engravings. 12mo, cloth, pp. 516. [American Edition.] Price $1.10.

18. Parry's 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 Captain Sir W. E. PARRY, R.N., F.R.S. In two volumes; with Portrait. 12mo, pp. 321-325-649. [American Edition.) Price 75 ets.

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20. Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in the Polar Seas and Regions,-With Illustrations of their Climate, Geology and Natural History; and an Account of the Whale Fishery. By Professor LESLIE, Prosessor JAMESON, and HUGH MURRAY, Esq. With map and engravings. 18mo, half sheep. pp. 373. [American Edition.] Price 38 cts.

21. Uncle Philip's Conversations,-With Children about the

Whale Fishery and Polar Seas. In two volumes. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 211+ 210=421. [American Edition.] Price 60 cts.

22. The Northern Whale Fishery,-By Capt. (now the Rev. Dr.) SCORESBY. 18mo, cloth pp. 192. [London Religious Tract Society.] Price

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sequent discovery of certain islands in the Caribbean Sea, with details of his residence there and of various extraordinary and highly interesting events of his life. Edited by Miss JANE PORTER. Abridged and revised. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 360. (American Edition.) Price 32 cts.

The Traveller,—Or a description of various wonders in

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34. Travels about Home,—Or observation by Youths on incidents of home travel. In two parts. 18mo, boards, pp98.+108=206. (American Sunday School Union.) Price 36 cts.

35.

Memoirs of an American Lady,-With sketches of Manners and Scenery in America, as they existed previous to the Revolution. By Mrs. GRANT. Two volumes of the English Edition in one. 12mo, sheep, pp 295. (American Edition.) Price 60 cts.

36. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California.-By Brevet Colonel A. FREMONT, to which is added a descrip tion of the Physical Geography of California, with recent notices of the Gold Regions from the latest and most authentic sources. 12mo, cloth, pp, 456. (American Edition.) Price $1,00.

37.

Scenes in the Rocky Mountains, and in Oregon, California,

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38. Life in Prairie Land-By ELIZA W. FARNHAM. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 408. (American Edition.) Price 40 cts.

39. Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley,—With the original narratives of Marquette, Alloney, Membré, Hennepin, and Anastase Douay. By JOHN GILMARY SHEA. With a fac simile of the newly-discovered autograph map of the Mississippi, or Conception River, drawn by Father MARQUETTE, at the time of his voyage in 1674. From the original preserved at St. Mary's College, Montreal. 8vo, cloth, pp. 268. (American Edition.) Price

CANADIAN HISTORY, ETC.

40. A Tour to the River Saguenay,-In Lower Canada. By

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CHARLES LAUMAN. 12mo, cloth, pp. 231. (American Edition.) Price 40 cts.

Lake Superior. (Or De Tracy,)-Its Physical Character,

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24. Winter in the Arctic Regions,-I. Winter in the Open 42. Notes on North America,-Agricultural, Economical, and

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26. Exploring Expeditions-Voyage to the South Seas of the United States Exploring Squadron, commanded by Captain Charles Wilkes, United States Navy, in 1838-42. Together with Explorations and Discoveries made by Admiral D'Urville, Captain Ross, and other Navigators and Tra vellers; and an Account of the Expedition to the Dead Sea, under Lieutenant Lynch. By JOHN S. JENKINS. Illustrated with numerous engravings. 8vo, sheep extra, pp. 517. [American Edition.] Price $2,00.

27. History of the Expedition,-Under the command of Captains

LEWIS and CLARKE to the sources of the Missouri, thence across the Rocky Mountains, and down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, performed during the years 1801-1806, by order of the Government of the United States. Prepared for the Press by PAUL ALLEN, Esq. Revised and Abridged by ARCHIBALD MCVICKER. In two volumes, with map. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 371-395-766. (American Edition.) Price 75 cts.

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29. A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea,--Or two years before the mast. By R. H. DANA, Jr. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 483. (American Edition.) Price 38 cts.

Social. With a map and other illustrations. By JAMES F. W. JOHNSTON, M. A., F.R.S. In two volumes. Post Svo, cloth, pp. 415-512-927. (English Edition.) Price $5,25.

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44. Notes on Public Subjects,-Made during a tour in the

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United States and Canada. in the United States, on Public Education--Railways-Water Supply in Cities-Vote by Ballott-the Press-General Remarks. In Canada, on Roads-Climate-Geological Survey-Cultivation-RailwaysCanals increase of Towns-field for Capital-Politics-the Press-Popular Edu cation-inducements to settle in Society-Occupations-Sports--Credit, and prospects-General Remarks. With a railway map of Canada and the United States, and appendices. Post 8vo, pp. 320. Price $2,60.

The British North American Colonies,―Their History, Extent, Condition and Resources, with introductory sections on the Colonization of Ancient and Modern Nations, and the extent of Population, Classification, Administration, and importance of the British Colonies and Maritime possessions. In six books:-I. Eastern and Western Canada-chapters (1) History. (2) Topography, Rivers, Lakes, Townships, chief Cities, etc. (3) Geology, Mineralogy, Soil and Climate. (4) Population, Races, Government, Laws, Religion, Education, the Press, Crime, etc. (5) Industrial State, Production, Progress, Commerce. (6) Revenue, Expenditure. General Finances, Banks, Coins, Money, prices of Provisions, Labour, Weights, Measures, Property, Summary. II. Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, chapters treat on similar subjects. III. New Bruns wick. IV. Prince Edward Island. V. Newfoundland and Labrador. VI. Hudson's Bay Territory, Compiled from the fullest and most authentic documents, Illustrated with beautiful portrait line engravings of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Walter Raleigh, Lord Bacon, Queen Anne, Prince Rupert, the Earl of Chatham, and Sir Francis Drake; also maps of Mercator's World, British America. Lower Canada, New Brunswick, Upper Canada. North America, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. With appropriate vignettes. BY RICHARD MONTGOMERY MARTIN, Esq. In one quarto volume; pp. 300, double columns. Price $3,25

NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS.

46. Biography and History of the Indians of North America,

From its first discovery to the present time, comprising details of the most distinguished chiefs and counsellors, exploits of warriors, and the celebrated speeches of their orators; also a history of their wars, massacres, and depreda tions, as well as the wrongs and sufferings which the Europeans and their des cendants have done them; with an account of their antiquities, manners, and customs, religion and laws; likewise exhibiting an analysis of the most distinguished, as well as absurd authors, who have written upon the great question of the first peopling of America. Illustrated with engravings and a copious index. By SAMUEL G. DRAKE. Five books, in one volume. 8vo, pp. 48-120-144+96 +168-12-588. (American Edition.) Price $2,40.

47. League of_the_Ho-dé-no-sau-nee, Or Iroquois Indians

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48. Notes on the Iroquois,-Or contributions to American History, Antiquities and general Ethnology. With Engravings. By HENRY R. SCHOOLCRAFT. 8vo, pp 498. (American Edition.) Price $2,25.

49. Indian Captives,-Or Life in the Wigwam. Being true narratives of captives who have been carried away by the Indians. from the frontier settlements of the United States and Canada, from the earliest period to the present time. With Engravings. By SAMUEL G. DRAKE. 12mo, pp 372. (American Edition.) Price $1.

Ibid. Abridged. 12mo, cloth, pp. 332. (American Edition.)

Price 80 cts.

61. The Cresent of the Cross,- Or incidents of Eastern Travels.

By the late ELLIOT WARBURTON Esq Two volumes in one. 12mo, half cloth, pp. 268-212-510. (American Edition.) Price $1.

62. Visits to Monasteries in the Levant,-By the Hon. ROBERT CURZON, Jr. Illustrated with numerous engravings. 12mo, cloth, pp. 390. (American Edition.) Price $1,20.

63. A Journey from Alleppo to Jerusalem,-At Easter, A.D.

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MDCXCVII. By HENEY MAUNDRELL, M.A. 18mo, cloth, pp. 151. (London: Christian Knowledge Society.) Price 48 cts.

Three Weeks in Palestine and Lebanon,-Illustrated with engravings. 18mo, cloth, pp. 152. (London: Christian Knowledge Society.) Price 60 cts.

65. Journey to Ararat,-By Dr. FREDERIC PARROT. With map and wood-cuts. Translated by W. D. COOLEY. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 389. (American Edition.) Price 40 cts.

66. Nineveh and its Remains,—With an account of a visit to the Chaldean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis, or Devil-worshippers; and an inquiry into the manners and arts of the ancient Assyrians. By AUSTEN HENRY LAYARD, D.C.L. Illustrated with maps and engravings. In two volumes. 8vo, pp. 326-373-699. (American Edition) Price $3,60.

EUROPEAN TRAVELS, &c.

50. The Book of the Indians of North America, Illustrating 67. First Impressions of England and its People,-By HUGH

their manners, customs, and present state. Edited, with illustrations, by JOHN FROST, LL.D. 12mo, sheep, pp 283. (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

51. Indian Biography,-Or an historical account of those individuals who have been distinguished among the North American natives, as orators, warriors, statesmen, and other remarkable characters. With portraits. By B. B. THATCHER, Esq. In two volumes. 18ino, half sheep, pp 324+320-644. (American Edition) Price 75 cts.

52. Indian Traits,-Being sketches of the manners, customs, and character of the North American natives. By B. B. THATCHER. In two volumes. With portraits. 18mo, pp 234+216-450. (American Edition.) Price 58 cts.

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54. The Life and Travels of Mungo Park,-With the account of his death, from the journal of Isaaco; the substance of later discoveries relative to his lamented fate, and the termination of the river Niger. 18mo half sheep, pp. 248. (American Edition.) Price 38 cts.

55. Travels through part of Africa, Assyria, Egypt and Arabia

into Abyssinia,-To discover the source of the Nile, performed between the years 1768 and 1773. By JAMES BRUCE, Esq. Abridged from the original, with a memoir of the author's life. 24mo, cloth, pp 132. (English Edition.) Price 37 cts. .56. Fruits of Enterprize,-Exhibited in the Travels of Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia; to which is prefixed a short account of the traveller's death. 24mo, cloth, pp 255. (English Edition.) Price 45 cts.

57. The Book of Travels in Africa,-From the earliest ages

to the present time, compiled from the best authorities. By JOHN FROST, LL.D. 12mo, sheep, pp 252. (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

58. Narrative of Discovery and Adventure in Africa,-From the earliest ages to the present time; with illustrations of the Geology, Mineralogy and Zoology. By Professor JAMESON, JAMES WILSON, Esq., and HUGH MURRAY, Esq. With a map: plans of the routes of Park, and of Denham and Clapperton, and several cuts. 18mo, half sneep, pp 359. Price 38 cts.

Religious Tract Society, containing :

59. Campbell's Travels in Africa,-Published by the London the Hottentot and other tribes, in the years 1812-14,-By the Rev. JOHN CAMPBELL. 18mo, cloth, pp. 228. Price 35 cts.

(1.) Journal of Travels in South Africa, among

(2.) A Journey to Lattakoo in South Africa,-With map.

By the Rev. JOHN CAMPBELL. 12mo, pp. 204. Price 35 cts.

(3.) Voyages to and from the Cape of Good Hope,-With

an account of a journey into the interior of South Africa. By the Rev. JOHN CAMPBELL, 12mo, cloth, pp. 248. Price 35 cts.

EASTERN TRAVELS, &c.

60. The River Jordan and the Dead Sea,-Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition thereto. By W. F. LYNCH, U.S.N., Commander of the expedition. With maps and numerous illustrations. Royal octavo, pp. 509. (American Edition.) Price $2,40

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MILLER, author of the "Old Red Sandstone," &c. 12mo, cloth, pp. 430. (American Edition.) Price 90 cts.

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Sketches of European Capitals,-By WILLIAM WARE.

12mo, cloth, pp. 820. (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

69. The Old World,-Or scenes and cities in foreign lands. By WILLIAN FURNISS. Illustrated with a map and engravings. 12mo, cloth, pp. 290. (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

70. Pleasant Memories of Pleasant Lands,-Illustrated. By Mrs. LYDIA SIGOURNEY. 12mo, cloth, pp. 373. (American Edition.) Price $1,20. 71. A Week at the Lizard Head in Cornwall,-By the Rev. C. A. JOHNS. Illustrated. With map and engravings. 18mo, square, cloth, pp. 32.2 (London: Christian Knowledge Society.) Price 68 cts.

72. History of the Expedition to Russia,-Undertaken by the Emperor NAPOLEON, in the year 1812. By Count PHILIP de SEGUR. Illustrated. With a map. In two volumes. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 318-344-662. (American Edition.) Price 75 cts.

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Price 20 cts.

The Life and Times of Mary Queen of Scots,--Being a full

and accurate narrative of her persecutions, sufferings, and trials. Compiled and arranged from original letters, state papers, and other authentic documents. By A. CUNNINGHAM, Esq. In one volume. 32mo, cloth, pp 336. (English Edition.) Price 37 cts.

Memoirs of Celebrated Female Sovereigns, By Mrs. JAME

SON. In two volumes. 18ino, half sheep, pp. 245-248-493. (American Edition.) Price 66 cts.

The Life and Times of Richard the First,--Surnamed Cœur

de-Lion, King of England. With portrait. By WILLIAM E. AYTOUN. In one volume. 18mo, cloth, pp 366, (English Edition.) Price 68 cts.

13. The Life of Marcus Tullius Cicero,-With Bust Portrait. 34. Life of Thomas Cranmer, The first Protestant Archbishop

By J. F. HOLLINGS. In one volume, 18mo, cloth, pp. 550. (English Edition.)
Price 68 cts.

14. Life of Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt,-By JACOB ABBOTT. With engravings. In one volume, ismo, cloth, pp. 318. (American Edition.)

Price 50 cts.

15. Lives of the Ancient Philosophers,-Translated from the French of Fénélon, with Notes, and a Life of the Author. By the Rev. JOHN CORMACK. In one volume, 18mo, pp. 299. (American Edition.) Price 38 cts.

16. The Judges of Israel,-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, 24mo, cloth, pp. 136. (London Religious Tract Society.) Price 25 cts.

17. The Kings of Judah and Israel,-Or the History of the Jews, from the Accession of David to the Babylonish Captivity. In one volume, 24mo, cloth, pp. 191. (London Religious Tract Society.) Price 35 cts.

of Canterbury. In one volume. 24mo, cloth, pp 192. (London: Religious Tract Society.) Price 20 cts.

Ibid.--24mo, boards, pp. 192. (American Sunday School Union.)

Price 21 cts.

35. The Life of Luther,-24mo, cloth, pp. 192. (London: Religious Tract Society.) Price 20 cts.

Ibid.-(American Sunday School Union.) Boards. Price 21 cts. 36. The Lives of the Wesleys,-Containing the life of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M., some time Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, collected from his private papers and printed works; and written at the request of his executors, to which is prefixed some account of his ancestors and relations; with the life of the Rev. Charles Wesley, M.A., collected from his private journal, and never before published. The whole forming a history of methodism, in which the principles and economy of the methodists are unfolded. By JOHN WHITEHEAD, M.D. Complete in one volume. 12mo, cloth, pp 572, (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

18. The Life and Religion of Mahommed, As contained in the 37. Kings and Queens,-Or Life in the Palace; consisting of

the Sheeath Traditions of the Hyat-ul-Kuloob. Translated from the Persian. By the Rev. JAMES L. MERRICK. 8vo, pp. 483. (American Edition.) Price $1,40. 19. The Life of Mahomet,-Founder of the religion of Islam,

and of the Empire of the Saracens. With notices of the history of Islamism and 18mo, cloth, pp. 401. (English Enition.) Price 68 cts.

of Arabia. By the Rev. SAMUEL GREEN. In one volume. With Engravings.

Ibid. In one volume. By the Rev. GEORGE BUSH, A.M.

(American Edition.) Price 38 cts.

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Christianity and civilization in Great Britain. In two parts and two volumes. 24mo, pp 192-192-384. (London: Religious Tract Society.) Price 40 cts.

Ibid.-The two parts in one volume. pp. the same. Price 40 cts. 23. History of King Alfred the Great of England,-By JACOB ABBOTT. With Engravings. In one volume. 18mo, cloth, pp. 270. (American Edition.) Price 50 cts.

Ibid. In one volume. 32mo, pp. 213. (English Edition.)

Price 20 cts,

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26. Lives of the Queens of England,-From the Norman Conquest; with anecdotes of their courts, now first published from official records and other authentic documents, private as well as public. By AGNES STRICKLAND. Twelve volumes in six. 8vo, cloth, pp. 203-222-253-330-295-355--363-352-325-315-286-357-3656. (American Edition.) Price $7,25.

27. The History of Queen Elizabeth,-By JACOB ABBOTT. With Engravings. In one volume. 18mo, cloth, pp. 281. (American Edition.) Price 50 cts.

Ibid. In one volume. 32mo, cloth, pp. 215. (English Edition.)

Price 20 cts.

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39.

Historical Sketches of Josephine and Maria Louisa, Louis Philippe, Ferdinand of Austria, Nicholas, Isabella IL, Leopold, and Victoria. By JOHN S. C. ABBOTT In one volume. 12mo, cloth, pp. 312 (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

Memoirs of the Life of Anne Boleyn,-Queen of Henry VIII. By Miss BENGER. With a memoir of the author. By MISS AIKIN. In one volume. 12mo, cloth, pp. 342. (American Edition.) Price $1,00

History of King Charles the First, of England, By JACOB

ABBOTT. With engravings. In one volume. 18mo, cloth, pp. 285. (American
Edition.) Price 50 cts.

Ibid. In one volume. 32mo, pp. 218. (English Edition.)

Price 20 cts.

40. Life of Oliver Cromwell,-By the Rev. M. RUSSELL, LL.D.

In two volumes. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 267+273-540. (American Edition.) Price 75 cts.

41. lbid.-By ROBERT SOUTHEY, LL.D. In one volume. 18mo, sheep, pp. 158. (American Edition.) Price 30 cts.

42. Ibid.-The Protector; a vindication by the Rev. J. H. M. D'AUBIGNE, D.D. 12mo, cloth. (American Edition.) Price SO cts.

43. The Statesmen of the Commonwealth of England,—With a

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anecdotes of the Court of Henry II, during her residence in France. By Miss BENGER. In two volumes. With portrait. 12mo, cloth, pp. 336-329-665. (American Edition.) Price $1,60,

29. Life of Mary Queen of Scots,-By HENRY GLASFord Bell, Esq. In two volumes. 18mo, half sheep, pp. 276--276-552. (American Edition.)

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30. History of Mary Queen of Scots,-By JACOB ABBOTT. With Engravings. In one volume, 18mo, cloth, pp. 286. (American Edition.) Price 50 cts.

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I. GENERAL Catalogue of Books for Public Libraries in Upper Canada-continued from the August number,.....

II. EDITORIAL.-1. Proceedings of Municipal Councils and Trustees relative to Public School Libraries (York, Puslinch, and North Dorchester),.....

III. Suggestions for the Proper Choice and Reading of Books. By Rev. Dr. Potter,.....

IV. Libraries and Study. By T. O. Davis,...

V. MISCELLANEOUS.-1. Taste for Reading. 2. Power of Kindness. 3. Common School Libraries. 4. Influence of Suitable Libraries on the Young. 5. Cicero on Books. 6. Works of Fiction. 7. The Origin of Certain Books,... VI. The Connection between Science, Literature, and Religion. By the Rev. George Gilfillan,..

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VII. 1. The Use of Knowledge. 2. Pubile Schools in New England. 3. Make a Beginning, or you will never make an Eud,..... 142 VIII. EDITORIAL and OFFICIAL NOTICES.-1. Management of School Finances by Municipal Councils. 2. Municipal Council of the United Counties of York, Ontario, and Peel, and the Normal and Model Schools. 3. A Good Method of Providing Maps for Schools. 4. Distribution of the School Fund according to Average Attendance. 5. Allowance for the future to Teachers in Training attending the Normal School, IX. Advertisements,

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Canada.

Ibid,-In one volume, boards.

Union.) Price 21 cts.

No. 9

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64. Moral Heroism,-In Eleven Aspects; or the Trials and Tri

umphs of the Great and Good. With Portraits. In one volume, 24mo, boards, pp. 344. Published by the American Sunday School Union. Price 45 cts. 65. The Successful Merchant,-Sketches of the Life of Mr. SA

MUEL BUDGETT, late of Kingswood Hill. Exhibited under ten different aspects -1 The sphere wherein which he moved; 2 The born merchant; 3 The basis of character; 4 Early toils and troubles; 5 Rise and progress; 6 Master and men; 7 In his own neighborhood; 8 In the family; 9 The inner life; 10 The latter end. By the Rev. WILLIAM ARTHUR, A.M. In one volume, 12ino, cloth. [Eng lish Edition.] Price 95 cts.

Ibid. In one volume. (American Edition.) 12mo, cloth, pp

411. Price 68 cts.

Ibid.-16mo. 38 cts.'

66. Hale and Hammond,-The Lives of Sir Mathew Hale, Kt., sometime Lord Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench, and of the most learned, reverend, and pious Dr. Henry Hammond. Hale's Life by GILBERT BURNETT, D.D., and Hammond's by JOHN FELL, D.D. In one volume, 18mo, cloth, pp. 222. (London: Christian Knowledge Society.) Price 54 cts.

144 67. Sir Thomas Fowell, Bart.,-A Study for Young Men. A

GENERAL CATALOGUE OF BOOKS FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN UPPER CANADA.

(Concluded from the August Number.)

52. The Modern British Plutarch,-Or lives of men distinguished in the recent history of England for their talents, virtues, or achievements. By W. C. TAYLOR, LL.D. In one volume. 12mo, half sheep, pp 365, (American Edition.) Price 40 cts.

53. Lives of Wellington and Peel,-From the London Times.

In one volume. 18mo, cloth, pp. 207. (American Edition.) Price 40 cts.

Lecture by the Rev. THOMAS BINNEY. In one volume, 12mo, cloth, pp. 100. (London: Religious Tract Society.) price 24 cts.

Ibid,-(American Edition.) 18mo, cloth, pp. 149. Price 35 cts. 68. Lives of Eighteen Individuals who raised themselves from Poverty to Eminence of Fortune,-Viz., Gifford, Admiral Hopson, Hutton, Prideaux, General Martin, Dodsley, Sir W, James, Pizzaro, Sir R. Arkwright, and others. In one volume, 18mo, cloth, pp. 438. (English Edition.) Price 68 cts. The Fursuit of Knowledge under Difficulties,--A Series of Sketches of Individuals; illustrated by Anecdotes. With a Preface and Notes. By FRANCIS WAYLAND, D.D. In one volume, 12mo, cloth, pp. 371. (American Edition.) Price 66 cts.

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54. The Biographical Treasury,-Consisting of memoirs, Ibid.-(English Edition.) In three volumes, 24mo, paper, pp.

sketches and brier notices of the lives of above 12.000 eminent persons of all ages and nations, from the earliest period to the present time. By SAMUEL MAUNDER. Foolscap, 8vo, cloth, pp. 896. Double columns. (English Edition.) Price $2. 55. Readings in Biography-A selection of the lives of eminent

men of all nations. In one volume. 18mo, cloth, pp 408. (Lon lon: Christian Knowledge Society.) Price 95 cts.

56. Distinguished Men of Modern Times,-In two volumes. From a series originally published by the British Society for the Diffusion of

Useful Knowledge, under the title of a "Gallery of Portraits." 18mo, half sheep, pp. 321-324-=645. (American Edition.) Price 75 cts.

57. Curran and his Contemporaries,-By CHARLES PHILLIPS,

Esq, A.B. In one volume. 12ino, cloth, pp 451. (American Edition.) Price 70 cts. 58. Lives of Scottish Worthies,-By PATRICK FRASER TYTLER, Esq., F.R.S. In three volumes. 18mo, cloth, pp 416-352-341-1082. (English Edition.) Price $2.

70.

71.

221-260-214-728. Price 45 cts.

[Note.-Two Volumes of the BRITISH CYCLOPEDIA are devoted exclusively to Biography. See No. 26, under the head of "Dictionaries and Encyclopædias."] BIOGRAPHY OF EMINENT WOMEN!

The Pursuit of Knowledge under Difficulties,-Illustrated

by Female Examples. By G. L. CRAIK, A.M. In two half volumes, 24mo, paper, pp. 222203--425. English Edition.) Price 30 cts.

Noble Deeds of Woman, Or Examples of Female Courage

and Virtue. Illustrated by Maternal Affection, Filial Affection, Sisterly Affection, Conjugal Allection, Humanity, Integrity, Benevolence, Fortitude, Courage and Presence of Mind, Hospitality, Self Control, Gratitude, Loyalty, Eloquence, and Patriotism. By ELIZABETH STARLING, In one volume, 12mo, sheep, pp. 470. (American Edition.) Price 80 cts.

59. Lives of Eighteen British Physicians,-With four portraits. 72. Historical and Descriptive Sketches of the Women of the

In one volume. 18mo, cloth, pp 341. (English Edition.) Price 68 cts.

60. Sketches of Ten Eminent Medical Men,-In one volume. 24mo, cloth, pp. 192. (London: Religious Tract Society.) Price 20 cts.

Bible, From Eve of the Old, to the Marys of the New, Testament. Illustrated. By P. C. HEADLEY. In one volume, 12mo, cloth, pp. 284. (American Edition.) Price 98 cts.

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