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INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL IN YUCA-HOBOKEN. A Romance of New

TAN. By John L. Stephens, Esq., author of "Incidents of Travel in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the Holy Land," "Incidents of

York. By Theo. S. Fay, author of "Norman Leslie," &c. [Nearly Ready.]

Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Po- AN ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF SCI

land," and "Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan." Illustrated by one hundred and twenty-five Engravings from Drawings by F. Catherwood, Esq. [Nearly Ready.]

TRAVELS IN EGYPT, ARABIA PETRÆA, AND THE HOLY LAND. By the Rev. Stephen Olin, D.D., President of the Wesleyan University. In 2 vols. Small 8vo. With Illustrations on Steel. To be published

in Twelve Weekly Numbers, with an Elegant Steel Engraving to each, at Twenty-five Cents. The first Number will be issued early in March, and will be for sale by all the Booksellers and Periodical Agents. ELEMENTS OF ALGEBRA: Embracing also the Theory and application of Logarithms; together with an Appendix, containing Infinite Series, the general Theory of Equations, and the most approved Methods of Resolving the Higher Equations. By Rev. Davis W. Člarke, A.M., Principal of Amenia Seminary. [Nearly Ready.]

HISTORY OF EUROPE, from the Commencement of the French Revolution in

1789 to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815. By Archibald Alison, F.R.S.E., Advocate. Now publishing in Sixteen Numbers, at Twenty-five Cents each.

A DICTIONARY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ANTIQUITIES, from the best Authorities, and imbodying all the recent Discoveries of the most eminent German Philologists and Jurists. Illustrated by a large number of Engravings. First American Edition, corrected and enlarged, and containing also numerous Articles relative to the Botany, Mineralogy, and Zoology of the Ancients. By Charles Anthon, LL.D. 8vo. [Nearly Ready.]

ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY.

In

cluding the most Recent Discoveries and Applications of the Science to Medicine and Pharmacy, and to the Arts. By Robert Kane, M.D., M.R.I.A. Edited by John William Draper, M.D. 8vo.

THE LIFE OF JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN. Presenting a Condensed History of Political Events from 1811 to 1843. Price 12 Cents.

THE SPEECHES OF JOHN CALDWELL CALHOUN on Various Subjects. 8vo. Cheap Edition. [Nearly Ready.]

ENCE, LITERATURE, AND ART. Comprising the History, Description, and Scientific Principles of every Branch of Human Knowledge; with the Derivation and Definition of all the Terms in Use. Illustrated by Engravings on Wood. General Editor, W. T. Brande, F.R.S.L. & E., of her Majesty's Mint; Professor of Chemistry and Materia Medica in the Apothecaries' Company, &c. Now Publishing in Twelve Numbers, at Twenty-five Cents each.

CONQUEST AND SELF-CON

QUEST; or, Which makes the Hero? 18mo. [Nearly Ready.]

ADAM BROWN, The Merchant. By Horace Smith, Esq., author of "Brambletye House," &c. [Nearly Ready.]

FOREST DAYS: a Romance of Old Times. By G. P. R. James, Esq., author of "Morley Ernstein," "The Robber," &c. [Nearly Ready.]

THE LAST OF THE BARONS. A Novel. By Sir E. L. Bulwer. Price. 25 Cents.

THE MAYFLOWER; or, Sketches of Scenes and Characters among the Descendants of the Pilgrims. By Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe. 18mo. [Nearly Ready.] POLYNESIA; or, an Historical Account of the Principal Islands in the South Sea, including New Zealand. By John M. Russell, LL.D. [Nearly Ready.]

SIR EDWARD SEAWARD'S NARRATIVE of his Shipwreck, and consequent Discovery of Certain Islands in the Caribbean Sea: with Details of his Residence there, and of various Extraordinary and highly Interesting Events in his Life. Edited by Miss Jane Porter. 18mo. [Nearly Ready.] MESOPOTAMIA AND ASSYRIA, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time; with Illustrations of their Natural History. By J. Baillie Fraser, Esq. 18mo. AMERICAN NOTES for general Circulation. By Charles Dickens. Price 12 Cents.

ITALY AND THE ITALIAN ISLANDS. From the Earliest Ages to the Present Time. By Wm. Spaulding, Esq. [Family Library, Nos. 151, 152, 153.]

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ALISON'S HISTORY

OF EUROPE.-History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789 to the Present Time. By Archibald Alison, F.R.S.E. In 4 volumes 8vo. [Now publishing in sixteen numbers, at 25 cents each, at retail.] MOSHEIM'S ECCLESIASTICAL

HISTORY.-Mosheim's Institutes of Ecclesiastical History, Ancient and Modern. A new and literal Translation from the original Latin, with copious Additional Notes, original and selected. By James Murdock, D.D. 3 vols. 8vo. Sheep extra. $750.

GIBBON'S ROME.-Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. New Edition, with Notes, by Rev. H. H. Milman and M. Guizot. In 4 vols. Svo, with Maps and Engravings. Sheep extra. $6.00.

RUSSELL'S MODERN EUROPE. -History of Modern Europe: with a View of the Progress of Society, from the Rise of the modern Kingdoms to the Peace of Paris in 1763. By William Russell, LL.D. With a Continuation of the History, by William Jones, Esq. 3 vols. 8vo. Engravings. Sheep extra. $5.00. ROBERTSON'S WORKS. - The Historical Works of William Robertson, D.D. 3 vols. 8vo. Maps and Engravings. Sheep extra. $500. ROBERTSON'S AMERICA.-History of the Discovery and Settlement of America. By William Robertson, D.D. With an Account of his Life and Writings. To which are added, Questions for the Examination of Students. By John Frost, A.M. 8vo. Portrait and Engravings. Sheep extra. $175. ROBERTSON'S CHARLES V.History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V.; with a View of the Progress of Society in Europe, from the Subversion of the Roman Empire to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century. By William Robertson, D.D. To which are added, Questions for the Examination of Students. By John Frost, A.M. 8vo. Engravings. Sheep extra. $175. GRATTAN'S NETHERLANDS.

History of the Netherlands to the Revolution of 1830. By T. C. Grattan. 12mo. 60 cents. SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.-History of Spain and Portugal. By S. A. Dunham, LL.D. 5 vols. 12mo. $250.

ROLLIN'S ANCIENT HISTORY.

-The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Grecians, and Macedonians; including the History of the Arts and Sciences of the Ancients. By Charles Rollin. With a Life of the Author, by James Bell. Only complete American Edition. 8vo. Maps and Engravings. Sheep extra, bound in one volume. $3 50. Bound in two volumes. $375. HALLAM'S MIDDLE AGES.View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages. By Henry Hallam. 8vo. Sheep extra. $200.

HALLAM'S LITERATURE OF EUROPE.-Introduction to the Literature of Europe, during the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries. By Henry Hallam. 2 vols. 8vo. Sheep extra. $3 75.

PRIDEAUX'S CONNECTION.The Old and New Testaments connected, in the History of the Jews and neighbouring Nations, from the Declension of the Kingdoms of Judah and Israel to the

Time of Christ. By Humphrey Prideaux, D.D. 2 vols. 8vo. Maps and Engravings. Sheep extra. $3 75.

MILMAN'S

CHRISTIANITY. — The History of Christianity, from the Birth of Christ to the Abolition of Paganism in the Roman Empire. By the Rev. H. H. Milman. With Notes, &c., by James Murdock, D.D. 8vo. $190. WADDINGTON'S CHURCH HISTORY. A History of the Church, from the Earliest Ages to the Reformation. By Rev. George Waddington, M.A. 8vo. $175. HAWKS'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN VIRGINIA. A Narrative of Events connected with the Rise and Progress of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia. To which is added, the Journals of the Conventions in Virginia. By F. L. Hawks, D.D. 8vo. $175.

SCOTT'S SCOTLAND.-History of Scotland. By Sir Walter Scott. 2 vols. 12mo. $1 20. DUNLAP'S AMERICAN THEATRE.-History of the American Theatre. By William Dunlap. 8vo. $175.

CROWE'S FRANCE.-History of France. By E. E. Crowe. 3 vols. 12mo. $175.

ROBERTSON'S SCOTLAND and INDIA.-History of Scotland, during the Reigns of Queen Mary and of King James VI. till his Accession to the Crown of England. With a Review of the Scottish History previous to that Period. Included in the same Volume is a Disquisition concerning Ancient India. By William Robertson, D.D. 8vo. Sheep extra. $175. ITALIAN REPUBLICS.-History of the Italian Republics. By C. L. de Sismondi. 12mo. 60 cts. MACKINTOSH'S ENGLAND.History of England to the Seventeenth Century. By Sir James Mackintosh. 3 vols. 12mo. $150. SWITZERLAND.-History of Switzerland. From the Cabinet Cyclopædia. 12mo. 60 cents. VERPLANCK'S DISCOURSES. --Discourses and Addresses on Subjects of American History, Arts, and Antiquities. By Gulian C. Verplanck. 12mo. 60 cents. HOWITT'S PRIESTCRAFT.. History of Priestcraft in all Ages and Countries. By William Howitt. 12mo. 60 cents. MILLER'S GREECE.-The Condition of Greece. By Col. J. P. Miller. 12mo. 38 cents.

BULWER'S ATHENS.-Athens: its Rise and Fall. With Views of the Literature, Philosophy, and Social Life of the Athenian Peo-i ple. By Sir E. L. Bulwer. 2 vols. 12mo. $1 20.

THE BIBLE.-History of the Bible. By Rev. G. R. Gleig. 2 vols. 18mo. Map. [Family Library, Nos. 12 and 13.] 80 cents. CHIVALRY.-History of Chivalry and the Crusades. By G. P. R. James, Esq. 18mo. Engravings. [Family Library, No. 20.] 45 ets. THE JEWS.-History of the Jews. By Rev. H. H. Milman. 3 vols. 18mo. With Maps and Engravings. [Family Library, Nos. 1, 2, and 3.] $1 20. EGYPT.-View of Ancient and Modern Egypt. By Rev. M. Russell, LL.D. 18mo. Engravings. [Family Library, No. 23.] 45 cts. POLAND.-History of Poland. By James Fletcher, Esq. 18mo. Portrait of Kosciusko. [Family Library, No. 24.] 45 cents. FESTIVALS, &c.-Festivals, Games, and Amusements, Ancient and Modern. By Horatio Smith, Esq. With Additions, by Samuel Woodworth, Esq., of New-York. 18mo. Engravings. [Family Library, No. 25.] 45 cents. PALESTINE.-Palestine, or the Holy Land. By Rev. M. Russell, LL.D. 18mo. With Engravings [Family Library, No. 27.] 45 cts TURNER'S SACRED HISTORY. -Sacred History of the World. Attempted to be philosophically considered. By Sharon Turner. 3 vols. 18mo. [Family Library, Nos. 32, 72, and 84.] $1 35. VENETIAN HISTORY.-Sketches from Venetian History. By Rev. Edward Smedley, M.A. 2 vols. 18mo. Engravings. [Family Library, Nos. 43 and 44.] 90 cts. BRITISH INDIA.-Historical and Descriptive Account of British India. By Hugh Murray, James Wilson, R. K. Greville, LL.D., Whitelaw Ainslie, M.D., William Rhind, Professor Jameson, Professor Wallace, and Capt. Clarence Dalrymple. 3 vols. 18mo. Engravings. [Family Library, Nos. 47, 48, and 49.] $135. IRELAND. - History of Ireland, from the Anglo-Norman Invasion to the Union of the Country with Great Britain. By W. C. Taylor. With Additions, by William Sampson, Esq. 2 vols. 18mo. [Family Library, Nos. 51 and 52.] 90 cents.

NORTHERN COASTS OF AMERICA.-Historical View of the Progress of Discovery on the more Northern Coasts of America. By P. F. Tytler, Esq. 18mo. Map, &c. [Family Library, No. 53.j 45 cents.

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