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Edward II. Edward III. Richard 1. Henry IV. and Henry V.Also the History of Religion in England-The History of English Poetry, and of the English Language and Prose Literature.

A Treatise on Practical Mensuration, in eight Parts. By A. Nesbit.

The Life of James the Second, King of England, collected out of Memoirs writ of his own hand, also, King James's Advic to his Son; and that Monarch's last Will, dated November 17, 1688. The whole to be edited, by order of his Royal Highness the Prince Regent. By the Rev. J. S. Clarke, L. L. B. F. R. S. Historiographer to the King, Chaplain of the Household, and Librarian to his Royal Highness.

Mr. W. Salisbury has in the press, in two Volumes duodecimo, the Botanist's Companion; containing Descriptions of all the Plants growing wild in this country, and such as are cultivated for the purposes of medicine: also, descriptions of the British Grasses, and other Plants useful in agriculture, &c.

nomy. By Thomas Keith, Pri vate Teacher of Mathematics, Geography, &c. The third Edition. In octavo.

Mr. W. Woolnoth is preparing a History and Description of Canterbury Cathedral, to be printed in royal quarto, and illustrated by twenty Engravings, from Drawings by T. Hastings,

Mr. George Baker, of Northampton, has issued proposals for a History of Northamptonshire, brought down to the present time, on which he has been engaged several years.

Mr. L. S. Boyne has in the press, Cursory Remarks on the Physical and Moral History of the Human Species, and its connections, with surrounding agency.

Dr. Busby is preparing a new Edition of Musical Biography, comprising Memoirs of all the eminent Composers and Writers of the present day.

A Biographical Dictionary of all Living Authors, Male and Female, of the British Empire, with a complete List of their Works, in the order of publication. Handsomely printing in columns, at Mr. Valpy's

press, in 8vo.

An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Plane and Sphe-double rical Trigonometry, and the Stereographic Projection of the Sphere: including the Theory of Navigation: comprehending a variety of Rules, Formula, &c. with their practical Applications to the Mensuration of Heights and Distances, to determining the Latitude by two Altitudes of the Sun, the Longitude by the Lunar Observations, and to other important Problems on the Sphere, and on Nautical Astro

Mr. W. Savage proposes to publish, by Subscription, Practical Hints on Decorative Printing; in which will be given instructions for forming the finest black and coloured printing inks, for producing fine press work, and for printing in colors, with specimens engraved on wood.

Semler, or a Tale of Marriage, calculated to place that important subject in a new light,

will speedily be published.

Mr. W. M. Mason purposes to publish, a History of Ireland, on a very extended plan, in quarto; and the first portion,

Poem, by the Rev. J. W. Bellamy, M. A. of Queen's College, Cambridge, will be published in a few days.

Mr. Oldfield has nearly com

containing Dublin and its Envi-pleted his Representative History rons, will be in three Volumes.

Dr. Clarke will shortly publish another Volume of his Travels; (being the fourth) comprising his Researches in Greece, Egypt, and the Holy Land; with his route from Athens by land to Constantinople; and a Description of the North of Greece, Macedonia, and Thrace.

Mr. James Bedingfield, Apothecary to the Bristol Infirmary, will soon publish, in royal octavo, a Compendium of Medical Practice, illustrated by cases and observations.

The Architect and Surveyor's Vade Mecum; containing accurate Tables of all Kinds of Work in Building, according to the different Gradations and Fluctuations in the price of materials and wages, so computed from many years extensive experience and unremitting attention, as to save the trouble of making separate calculations; and which Work has been countenanced by some of the first Architects and Surveyors of the day. By Wm. Bushell, Surveyor, Rochester.

A Manual for the Parish Priest, being a few Hints on the Pastoral Care, to the Younger Clergy of the Church of England; from an Elder Brother.

JONAH, the Seatonian Prize

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of Great Britain and Ireland, so long expected. The valuable documents which he has lately procured will leave no cause to regret the delay.

A Novel, by Miss Griffiths, entitled, She would be a Heroine, will shortly make its appearance.

Mr. Elton is about to publish a new and improved Edition of his Translation of Hesiod, uniform with his Specimens of the Classic Poets.

An elegant Pocket Edition, in three Volumes, of the Works of Ovid, from the text of Burmann, is just ready for publication. This forms one of a complete Series of the Latin Poets and Historians, publishing under the title of the Regent's Classics." The authors already published, are Horace, Virgil, Terence, Juvenal and Persius, and Lucan.

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WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

BIOGRAPHY.

Mathematical Tables, couMemoirs of the Life and Wri-taining the Logarithms of Numtings of the Rev. Andrew Fuller, | bers, Logarithmic Sines, Tanlate Pastor of the Baptist Church gents, and Secants, and a traat Kettering, and Secretary to the Baptist Missionary Society. By J. W. Morris. Containing upwards of 500 pages, and a finely engraved Portrait by Freeman, from a Painting by Medley. 8vo. 12s. boards.

The Biographical Dictionary; Volume XXIV. Edited by Alex. Chalmers, F. S. A. 8vo. 12s. boards.

Memoirs and Confessions of Captain Ashe, Author of the Spirit of the Book, &c. &c. Written by himself. In three Volumes. 12mo. 21s. boards.

DRAMA.

A Course of Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature: translated from the original German of A. W. Schlegel, by John Black, Esq. two Vols. 8vo. 11. 4s. boards.

EDUCATION.

The Student's Journal, arranged, printed, and ruled for receiving an Account of every day's employment, for the space of one year. With an Index and Appendix. Post 8vo. 4s. 6d. half bound.

A Comprehensive Astronomical and Geographical ClassBook, for the Use of Schools and Private Families, By Margaret Bryan. Illustrated by Plates. 8vo. 9s. 6d. boards.

Also a Key to the Work separate, Price 1s.

verse Table. By J. Brown, Mathematician. The third Edition, improved and enlarged, with many useful Additions. By John Wallace, Teacher of Mathematics, Edinburgh. 8vo. 7s. 6d. boards.

An Epitome of Modern Geograyhy, as determined at the Congress of Vienna; with historical Notices, and Questions for Examination. By A Friend to Youth, Illustrated with Maps. One thick Volume, 18mo. 45. red sheep.

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The Tutor's and Scholar's Assistant; containing a large col lection of Original Questions, with Notes at the foot of the page, to exemplify and illustrate the Rules. By Joseph Saul Sixth Edition, corrected, and much improved, by Jobu Kuthersal. 12mo. 2s. bound.

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A Key to the above. Is.

M. Tullii Ciceronis de Off ciis, Libri tres; Juxta editionem J. M. et J. Frid. Heusingerorum. Accedunt, in gratiam Juventutis, notæ quædam Anglice Scriptæ. 12mo. 6s. 6d. bound.

Esopi Fabulæ Selectæ. With English Notes, for the Use of Schools. With English Fables, selected from Croxall's Esop,. and intended as first Exercises for translating into Latin. By C. Bradley, A.M. 12mo. 2s. bound.

FINE ARTS.

The British Gallery of Pictures; First Series. Publishing in Numbers and Parts. Part IX. (containing Sixteen Subjects) Price 21. 12s. 6d. Proofs 51. 5s. or correctly coloured in imitation of the Originals, Twelve Guineas and a Half, of the Marquis of Stafford's Collection of Pictures; arranged according to Schools, and in Chronological Order: with Descriptions. By W. Y. Ottley, Esq. F. S. A.

Also Parts I. to VIII. To be continued after the Publication of every Five Numbers; and the Numbers will be delivered Monthly, as usual, to those Subscribers who take the Work in that form, Price 10s. 6d. Proofs 11. 1s.; or correctly coloured and mounted, 21. 12s. 6d. each; till the Collection be completed in about sixty Numbers.

The History and Illustration of Salisbury Cathedral, constituting a Portion of the Cathedral Antiquities of England. By John Britton, F. S. A. No. V. 12s. med. 4to. and imp. 4to. 11.

HISTORY.

A Treatise on the Situation, Manners, and Inhabitants of Germany, and the Life of Agricola. By Cornelius Tacitus. Translated into English by J. Aikin, M. D. with copious Notes, and a Map of Ancient Germany. The third Edition. 8vo. 5s. boards.

MEDICINE.

A complete Treatise on Veterinary Medicine. Volume the Fourth. Containing Observations on the Diseases of Cows,

Sheep, Swine, and Dogs: also particular Directions for performing the most important operations in Farriery, &c. &c. By James White, of Exeter. 12mo. 6s. boards.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Private Hours of Napoleon Bonaparte; from his earliest years to the period of his Marriage with the Archduchess Maria Louisa. Written by Himself, during his residence in the Island of Elba. Two Vols. 12mo. 12s.* boards.

The same Work in French. Two Vols. 12mo. 10s. sewed.

Statements of the Persecution' of the Protestants in the South of France, since the Restoration of the Bourbon Family; contained in a Petition addressed to Lewis XVIII. by the principal Protestants of Nismes; a Narrative in Defence of the Protestants of Lower Languedoc, and other important Documents; together with a prefatory Ad dress, and Summary of the Persecutions endured by this oppressed People, from the earliest periods of authentic History to the present time. By the Rev. J. Cobbin. 8vo. 4s.

Essai sur les Medailles Antiques des Iles de Cephalonie et d'Ithaque. Par C. P. De Bosset, Lieut.-Colonel au Service de sa Majesté Britannique. 4to. 15s. boards.

The Report, together with the Minutes of Evidence and an Appendix of Papers, from the Committee appointed to consider of Provision being made for the better Regulation of Madhouses in England. [Ordered by the

House of Commons to be printed 11th July, 1815.] Each subject of Evidence arranged under its distinct head, by J.B. Sharpe, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. 8vo. 13s. boards.

An Address to the Public on the Danger of neglecting Coughs and Colds; with simple and efficacious Methods of Cure. The third Edition, with Addiditions and Selections from the most eminent Authors, who have treated on the Subject. By W. Hickman, Jun. 8vo. 1s. 6d. bds.

Auncient Lere. Containing a Selection of aphoristical and preceptive Passages on interesting and important Subjects, from the Works of eminent English Authors of the 16th and 17th centuries, with a Preface and Remarks. With engraved Portraits of Lord Bacon, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Matthew Hale, and Algernon Sidney. 12mo. 7s. boards.

Paris; during the interesting month of July, 1815. A Series of Letters addressed to a Friend in London. By W. D. Fellowes, Esq. 8vo. 7s. 6d. boards.

The Naval Monitor; containing many useful hints for both the public and private conduct of the young gentlemen in, or entering, that profession, in all its branches. In the course of which, and under the Remarks on Gunnery, are some Observations on the Naval Actions with America. Also, a plan for improving the Naval System, as far as it regards that most useful set of petty Officers, the Midshipmen. By an Officer in the Navy. 12mo. 6s. boards.

The Sportsman's Directory;

Park and Gamekeeper's Companion; containing Terms, Breeding and Training of Dogs, Rules for Coursing and Shooting, Beating for Game, &c. &c. With a Description of all kinds of Poaching; how to detect Poachers, and to destroy their Works; and many valuable Recipes. By John Mayer, Gamekeeper. 12mo. 7s. 6d. boards.

NOVELS.

Rhoda, a Novel: by the ingenious Author of Plain Sense, and Things by their Right Names. Four Vels. 12mo. 11. 8s. boards.

Tales of Fancy; containing the Shipwreck. By Miss Burney, Author of Clarentine, Geraldine Fauconberg, and Traits of Nature. 12mo. 7s. 6d. boards.

Early Feuds; or Fortune's Frolics. By the Author of Geraldwood, &c. Three Vols. 12mo. 15s. boards.

Romantic Facts; or which is his Wife? By the Author of Veronica, &c. Four Vols. 12mo. 11. 2s. boards.

PHILOLOGY.

Tracts and Miscellaneous Criticisms of the late Richard Porson, Esq. Regius Professor in the University of Cambridge. Collected and arranged by the Rev. T. Kidd, Trin. Coll. Camb. Svo. 14s. boards. Large paper 11. 4s. boards.

POETRY.

The Field of Waterloo, a Poem, by Walter Scott, Esq. Svo. 5s. sewed.

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