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LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

BIOGRAPHY.

A Dictionary of Musicians, from the earliest Ages to the Present Time; comprising the most important Biographical Contents of the Works of Gerber, Choron, and Fayolle, Count Orloff, Dr. Burney, Sir John Hawkins; together with upwards of a hundred Original Memoirs of the most eminent living Musicians, and a Summary of the History of Music. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 1s.

The Life and Diary of Lieutenant-Colonel J. Blackader, of the Cameronian Regiment, and Deputy-Governor of Stirling Castle, who served with distinguished honour in the Wars under King William and the Duke of Marlborough, and afterwards in the Rebellion of 1715 in Scotland. By Andrew Crichton. 12mo. 7s. 6d.

Conversations of Lord Byron. Noted during a Residence with his Lordship at Pisa, in the Years 1821 and 1822. By Thomas Medwin, Esq. of the 24th Light Dragoons. 8vo. 14s.

The Life of Samuel Johnson, D.D. the First President of King's College, in New York; containing many interesting Anecdotes, a General View of the State of Religion and Learning in Connecticut during the former part of last Century, and an Account of the Institution and Rise of the Yale College, Connecticut, and of King's (New Columbia) College, New York. By Thomas Bradbury Chandler, D.D. With an Appendix, containing many Original Letters, never before published, from Bishop Berkeley, Bishop South, Archbishop Secker, and others, to Dr. Johnson. 8vo. 6s.

The Life and Administration of Cardinal Wolsey. By John Galt, Esq. Third Edition. Post 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Memoirs of the Rev. Thomas Halyburton. With an Introductory Essay. By the Rev. David Young Perth. 12mo. 4s. boards.

The History of Mary Forbes, the Pions Sabbath School Teacher. 18mo. 1s. 6d. boards.

The History of St. Columba, the Apostle of the Highlands. By John Smith, D.D. 18mo. 2s. 6d. boards.

CLASSICS.

The History of Herodotus, literally translated into English; illustrated with Notes, explanatory and critical, from Larcher, Rennell, Mitford, Modern Books of Travels, &c. &c.; to which is added, Larcher's Table of the Chronology of Herodotus. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 4s.

The Alcestis of Euripides, literally translated into English Prose from the Text of Monk, with the Greek Order, English Accentuation, and Metres; to which are subjoined númerous explanatory Notes for the Use of Students. By T. W. C. Edwards, M.A. 8vo. 8s.

Lexicon Thucydidæum: a Dictionary, in Greek and English, of the Words, Phrases, and principal Idioms contained in the History of the Peloponnesian War of Thucydides. In Svo. 10s. 6d. boards.

EDUCATION.

Education at Home; or, a Father's Instructions; consisting of Miscellaneous Pieces for the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons from ten to twelve Years of Agc. 18mo. 2s. 6d.

The Modern Speaker; or, Selections from the most esteemed Authors in Prose and Verse. By Esther Hewlett. 18mo. 4s. 6d.

FINE ARTS.

Memoirs of Painting. By W. Buchanan, Esq. Containing a Chronological History of the Importation of Pictures by the great Masters into Great Britain since the Period of the French Revolution; with critical Remarks thereon, and Sketches of Character of the leading Masters of the various Schools of Painting. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 6s.

GEOGRAPHY.

A System of Geography. By M. Malte-Brun, Editor of the “ Annales des Voyages," &c. Vol. 5. Part 1. 7s. 6d.

Colombia: its present State in respect of Climate, Soil, Productions, Population, Government, Commerce, Revenue, Manufactures, Arts, Literature, Manners, Education, and Inducements to Emigration; with an Original Map, and Itineraries, partly from Spanish Surveys, partly from actual Observation. By Colonel Francis Hall. 8vo. 7s.

An Account of the Colony of Van Dieman's Land; principally designed for the Use of Emigrants. By Edward Curr. 12mo. 5s.

HISTORY.

Greece in 1823 and 1824; being a Series of Letters and Documents on the Greek Revolution, written during a Visit to that Country. By the Honourable Colonel Leicester Stanhope. Illustrated with several curious fac-similes. To which is added, "The Life of Mustapha Ali." 8vo. 13s.

Notitia Historica; containing Tables, Calendars, and Miscellaneous Information for the Use of Historians, Antiquaries, and the Legal Profession. By N. H. Nicholas, Esq. of the Inner Temple, &c. 8vo. 12s.

LAW.

A Selection of Precedents from the best Modern Manuscript Collections, and Drafts of Actual Practice; with general Common Forms and Variations adapted to all the Circumstances usually occurring; forming a System of Conveyancing: with Dissertations and Practical Notes. By W. M. By thewood, Esq. of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister at Law. 3 vols. 31. 6s.

A Compendious Abstract of the Public General Acts passed in 5 Geo. IV. ; being the Fifth Session of the Seventh Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. With Notes and Comments. By Thomas Walter Williams, Esq. of the Inner Temple, Barrister at Law. 8vo. 9s.

Report upon the Scots Judicature Bill; containing Objections to the Bill, in so far as it relates to the Jurisdiction of the Court of Admiralty, and Suggestions: with an Appendix. By a Committee of the Faculty of Procurators before the High Court of Admiralty. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

MATHEMATICS.

Supplement to Playfair's Geometry and Wood's Algebra; completing a Course of Mathematics in Theory and Practice. By Thomas Duncan, A.M. Professor of Mathematics in the University of St. Andrew's. 8vo. 11. 1s. A Practical System of Algebra; designed for the Use of Schools and Private Students. By P. Nicholson, and J. Robotham. 12mo. 4s. 6d.

Elements of Algebra, compiled from Garnier's French Translation of Leonard Euler; to which are added, Solutions of several Miscellaneous Problems, with Questions and Examples for the Practice of the Student. By Charles Tayler. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

An Elementary Treatise on Mechanics; designed for the Use of Students in the University. By William Whewell, M.A. F.R.S. of Trinity College, Cambridge. Second Edition, with numerous Improvements and Additions. 8vo. 15s.

MEDICINE AND SURGERY.

A Manual of Pharmacy. By William Thomas Brande, Esq. Professor of Chemistry and Materia Medica to the Society of Apothecarics of the City of London. In one vol. 8vo.

A Nosological Practice of Pearson Dawson, M.D. 8vo.

Physic, embracing Physiology. By George 14s,

The Lectures of Sir Astley Cooper, Bart. F.RS. Surgeon to the King, &c. on the Principles and Practice of Surgery; with additional Notes and Cases by Frederick Tyrrell, Esq. Vol. 1. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Practical Observations on the Cure of Cancer, illustrated by numerous Cases of Cancer in the Breast, Lip, and Face, which have been cured by a mild Method of Treatment that immediately alleviates the most agonizing Pain. By Thomas J. Graham, M.D. 2s. 6d.

The Anatomy of the Brain, adapted for the Use of Students; comprising Directions with regard to the Method to be pursued in its Dissection, conformable to the Mode practised by most Anatomists. 12mo. 4s.

Advice on Diet and Regimen. By a Physician. 8vo. 2s.

Opinions on the Causes and Effects of the Disease denominated Tic Doloureux. By Charles Bew, Surgeon. 8vo. 7s. boards.

Essays and Sermons of the Rev. John M'Laurin. With an Introductory Essay. By the Rev. John Brown, Edinburgh. 12mo. 6s. 6d. boards. Practical Remarks. Part I. On Acute and Chronic Ophthalmia, &c. Part II. On Remittent Fever. By Thomas Halloran, M.D. 8vo. 5s.

An Anatomical Description of the Ligaments, as connected with the Joints; with Observations on the Injuries to which the Ligaments are liable, under the Dislocations described in the Work of Sir Astley Cooper, Bart. By Bransby B. Cooper, Esq. Demonstrator of Anatomy at St. Thomas's Hospi

tal.

An Analysis of Medical Evidence; with Directions for the Practitioner, in the View of becoming a Witness in Courts of Justice; and a very copious Appendix of Professional Depositions and Examinations, by John Gordon, Smith, M.D. In one volume 8vo.

A Practical Treatise on Poisons, forming a comprehensive Manual of Toxicology. In 1 vol. 8vo.

Clinical Report on Dropsies; with Observations explanatory of their Pathology and Therapeutics; with an Appendix on the Theory and Treatment of Organic Disease in general. By Robert Venables, Bachelor in Medicine and Licentiate in Physic of the University of Oxford, &c.

A Practical Treatise on Diseases of the Liver, and on some of the Affections usually denominated Bilious, comprising an impartial Estimate of the Merits of the Nitro-Muriatic Acid Bath. By George Darling, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians.

An Appendix to the Pharmacopoeias, containing a Translation and Critieal Examination of the London Pharmacopoeia of 1824; with an extensive Supplement of approved Formulæ, &c. with explanatory Notes. By J. H. Sprague, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons.

A Dictionary of Pathology and Practice of Medicine. In one large vol. 8vo. on a similar Plan to Mr. Cooper's Dictionary of Surgery.

A Treatise on the Nature and Cure of Hooping-Cough and Croup. By James Copland, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians of London, &c. in 8vo.

A General System of Anatomy. By W. Wallace, M. R.L.A. This Work includes all that is useful in the "Anatomie Generale" of Bichat, and in the Additions to the same Work, by Beclárd; together with such Facts as have been ascertained in this Country, &c. &c. in 8vo.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A Treatise on the Manner of Heating Buildings by open Fires, Stoves, Warm Air, Steam, and Water; with Practical Observations and Directions on the Construction of the various Mechanical Contrivances for generating Heat, and to economise Fuel; with Engravings and Details of their Parts, and Observations on the best Mode of Ventilating Buildings, burning Smoke, and Means to prevent Accidents by Fire. By an Engineer. The Plates and Wood Cuts designed and drawn by R. S. Meikleham, Engineer.

Eikon Basilike: the Pourtraicture of his Sacred Majestic in his Solitude and Sufferings. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Revelations of the Dead Alive. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

The Confessions of a Gamester. 8vo. 7s.

An Outline Sketch of a New Theory of the Earth and its Inhabitants. By a Christian Philosopher. 8vo. 2s.

A Whisper to a New Married Pair. From a Widowed Wife. 12mo. 3s. 6d. Prize Essays and Transactions of the Highland Society of Scotland. With an Account of the principal Proceedings of the Society since Nov. 1820 to Dec. 1823. Vol. VI. 11. 4s.

A Second Volume of the Scrap Book. By John M'Diarmid. Post 8vo. 83,6d. The Contributions of Q. Q. to a Periodical Work; with some Pieces not before published. By the late Jane Taylor. 2 vols. 12mo. 9s.

Select Proverbs of all Nations; illustrated with Notes and Comments. To which is added, A Summary of Ancient Pastimes, Holidays, and Customs; with an Analysis of the Wisdom of the Ancients and of the Fathers of the Church. The whole arranged on a new Plan. By Thomas Fielding. 18mo. 5s. James Forbes; a Tale, founded on Facts. 8vo. 7s.

A View of the Intellectual Powers of Man; with Observations on their Cultivation, adapted to the Present State of this Country. Read in the Literary and Philosophical Society of Liverpool, 20th Nov. 1818. Fourth Edition, 8vo. 5s.

The Christian Martyr, a Tale of the First Century. Intended for Youth. 18mo. 3s. boards.

The Mourner's Companion: containing Flavel's Token for MournersCecil's Visit to the House of Mourning-Shaw's Welcome to the Plague, Farewell to Life, and the Angelical Life. With an Introductory Essay. By Robert Gordon, D.D. Edinburgh. 12mo. 4s. boards.

NATURAL HISTORY.

The Naturalist's Companion; being a brief Introduction to the different Branches of Natural History, with approved Methods for Collecting and Preserving the various Subjects in Zoology, Botany, Mineralogy, &c. To which are added, Miscellaneous Remarks and Suggestions, calculated to facilitate the Acquirement of Knowledge in general. In 8vo. 12s. boards, or 11. Is. with coloured Plates.

Natural History of the Bible. By Thaddeus Mason Harris, D.D. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

NOVELS AND ROMANCES.

Rameses, an Egyptian Tale; with Historical Notes of the Era of the Pharaohs. 3 vols. 12mno. 11. 10s.

Saragossa; or, the Houses of Castello and Dc Arno: a Romance. By E. A. Archer. 4 vols. 12mo. 11. 6s.

By the Author of " An11. 1s.

The Robber Chieftain; or, Dinas Linn: a Romance, in 4 vols. By Nella Stephens, Author of "De Mowbray," &c. 12mo. 11. 2s. Rothelan: a Romance of the English Histories. nals of the Parish," "Spaewife," &c. 3 vols. 12mo. Gilmour; or, the Last Lockinge. 3 vols. 12mo. Alice Allan, the Country Town, and other Tales. 8vo. 8s. 6d.

POETRY.

11. Is.

By A. Wilson. Post

The Wanderings of Lucan and Dinah: a Poetical Romance, in Ten Cantos, by M. P. Kavanagh; with a Prefatory View of the Poem, by M. M'Dermot, Esq. 10s. 6d.

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Miscellaneous Poems. By Robert Power. 2 vols. crown 8vo. 14s. Bidcombe Hill; a Rural and Descriptive Poem. Second Edition which is prefixed, an Essay on Local Poetry. By Francis Scurry, B.D. Rector of Winterbourne-Abbas, Dorset. Royal 8vo. 7s.

Hore Canora Subsecive; being the Poetical Miscellanies of Harlequin Proteus, Esq. 18mo. price 5s. boards.

Poems. By William Cowper, Esq With an Introductory Essay, by James Montgomery, Author of Songs of Zion, Greenland, World before the Flood, &c. 12mo. 6s. boards.

THEOLOGY.

Practical Sermons. By the Rev. Holt Okes, D.D. Curate of Chingford. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

The Christian Ministry; or, Excitement and Direction in Ministerial Duties: extracted from various Authors. By William Innes, Minister of the Gospel. 12mo. 8s.

A Free Inquiry into the Miraculous Powers which are supposed to have subsisted in the Christian Church from the earliest Ages, through several successive Centuries: to which is added, a Letter from Rome, shewing an exact Conformity between Popery and Paganism, or the Religion of the present Romans derived from that of their Heathen Ancestors. By Conyers Middleton, D.D. 8vo. New Edition. 12s.

A Manual for the Sick; containing Prayers and a Selection of Psalms; arranged in such a Manner as may render the Reading of them to the Sick more convenient and advantageous. By the Rev. Thomas Huntingford, A.M. 18mo. 2s. 6d.

Lectures on the Lord's Prayer, with Two Discourses on interesting and important Subjects. By the Rev. Luke Booker, Vicar of Dudley. 12mo. Family Conversations on the Evidences and Discoveries of Revelation. By the Author of "Winter Evening Conversations on the Works of God." 18mo. 3s. 6d.

Plurality of Offices in the Church of Scotland examined:-exhibiting a View of their History in general-their inconsistency with the due Discharge of Pastoral Obligation-the light in which they have been viewed by the Reformed Churches at large, and by the Church of Scotland in particularand the Power of the Church to put them down. The Work also contains a Review of the whole Controversy regarding the Appointment of Principal M'Farlane to the Inner High Church of Glasgow. By the Rev. Robert Burns. 12mo. 3s. 6d.

Morning Meditations; or, a Series of Reflections on various Passages of Holy Scripture and Scriptural Poetry. By the Author of " The Retrospect." 12mo. 4s.

The Bible Preacher, or Closet Companion for Every Day in the Year; consisting of Three Hundred and Sixty-five Outlines of Sermons, in a regular Series, from Genesis to Revelations; together with Six complete Sermons. By the late Rev. H. Foster, A. M. Minister of St. James's, Clerkenwell. Collected and arranged, with a Memoir of the Author, by the Rev. Samuel Piggott, A.M.

12mo. 9s.

Sermons on the Fifty-first Psalm; with others on doctrinal and practical Subjects. By the Rev. J. Bull, M.A. Curate of Clipston, Northamptonshire, 8vo. 10s.

TOPOGRAPHY.

A Topographical Dictionary of the United Kingdom; containing every City, Town, Village, Hamlet, Parish, District, Object, and Place in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and the small Islands dependent. With 47 Maps. By Benjamin Pitts Capper, Esq. New Edition.

11. 10s.

Excursions in the County of Cornwall: comprising a concise, historical, and topographical Delineation of the principal Towns and Villages; together with Descriptions of the Residences of the Nobility and Gentry, Remains of Antiquity, and every other interesting Object of Curiosity; forming a complete Guide for the Traveller and Tourist. Illustrated with fifty Engravings, including a Map of the County. By F. W. L. Stockdale, Author of" Antiquities of Kent," &c. &c. Foolscap. 15s.

The History and Antiquities of the Parish and Palace of Lambeth. By J. Allen. Part I. 4to. 11. 10s. boards. Ditto, ditto, 8vo. 16$. boards.

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