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A Humorous and Satirical work, en titled, Lessons of Thrift, is on the eve of publication. It is ascribed to the pen of a distinguished veteran in the fields of literature; and report speaks of it as combining the placid good sense and amiable bonhommie of Montaigne, with the caustic raillery of Swift, and the richly gifted philosophy of Burton. It is to be illustrated with engravings from designs by Cruickshanks, in the best style of that unrivalled caricaturist.

A Description of the Chemical Apparatus and Instruments employed in Operative and Experimental Chemistry, with sixteen quarto copperplates, is preparing by Mr Frede rick Accum.

The same gentleman is also preparing his Lectures on Chemistry, applied to the arts and manufactures, more particularly to those of brewing, baking, tanning, bleaching, dyeing, distilling, wine-making, glass-mak ing, &c. as delivered at the Surrey Institu ion. And, as Sir Humphry Davy does not proceed with his elements, Mr Accum an nounces Elements of Chemistry for Self-Instruction, after the system of Sir Humphry Davy, Bart. with plates by Lowry, in two volumes octavo.

Thekla, a fragment of a Georgian Tale, is preparing for publication, and may be expected in the course of the winter.

King Coal's Levee, or Geological Etiquette, with Explanatory Notes: to which is added, the Counci of the Metals, by John Scafe, Esq.

Substance of the Speeches of Sir James Mackintosh, on moving for the appointment of a Committee, to consider so much of the Criminal Law as relates to Capital Punishments, on the 2d March, 1819; and on bringing up the Report of that Com mittee, on the 6th of July, 1819.

Characters of the Living British Novelists, with specimens of their works; including a Critical Account of Recent Novels, published anonymously, or under fictitious

names.

De Parasivini, a romance, in three volumes, is in the press, and may be expected early in December.

A poem is in the press, in one volume royal quarto, on the Wars of the Duke of Wellington, with thirty engravings by Heath.

In the press, and will be published during the ensuing Autumn, an elegant and orna

mental work, entitled "The Sportsman's Mirror, reflecting the History and Delineations of the Horse and Dog, throughout all their Varieties." The work will be elegantly printed in quarto, on superfine paper. The engravings, representing every species of the horse and dog, will be executed by Mr John Scott, in the line manner, from original paintings by Marshall, Renigale, Gilpin, and Stubbs, accompanied with engravings on wood, illustrative of the subjects as head and tail-pieces; by Bewick and Clennell, &c.

M. Devisscher, author of "The French Grammar in twelve Lessons," will shortly publish New French Scholastic Conversations, or Parisian Lessons, in a series of questions and answers.

A Narrative is printing of the Events of the late Westminster Election, with the speeches of the candidates, Sir Francis Burdett, &c. and the report of the Westminster reformers.

A History of the House of Austria, from the foundation of the monarchy, by Rodolph, to the death of Leopold II. 1218 to 1792, is printing in five octavo volumes.

Twenty-two Sermons, by the late Rev. James Stillingfleet, prebendary of Worcester, with a Memoir and a Portrait, will soon appear in an octavo volume.

Dr Burrows' work on Insanity is in considerable forwardness, and may be expected early in the winter.

T. Jones, author of Phantoms, or the Irishman in England, a Farce, Poems, &c. &c. is preparing for the press a volume of Miscellanies, in prose and verse, consisting of Essays, Tales, and Poems, moral and entertaining, which is expected to make its appearance in November next.

The Art of Instructing the Infant Deaf and Dumb, by M. J. P. Arrowsmith; with Copper-plates, drawn and engraved by the author's brother, an artist, who was born deaf and dumb.

A work on the Fossils of the South Downs, with Outlines of the Mineral Geography of the Environs of Lewes and Brighton, and observations on the geological structure of the south-eastern part of Sussex, is in preparation by Gideon Mantell, Esq. F.L.S. &c. It will form a volume in quarto, and be illustrated by upwards of thirty engravings of the most interesting fossil organic remains, with plans and sections of the strata.

Memoirs are in the press of the Rev. R. B. Nickolls, L.L.B. dean of Middleham, &c.

Just ready for publication, a new and neat edition of Orton's Life of Dr Doddridge, 12mo. bds.

Mr Bucke's work on the Beauties, Harmonies, and Sublimities of Nature, will be published some time next spring.

An Abstract is in the press of all the most useful information relative to the United States of America, and the British colonies of Canada, the Cape of Good Hope, New South Wales, and Van Diemen's Island, exhibiting at one view the comparative advantages and disadvantages each country offers for emigration; collected from the most valuable and recent publications, with notes and observations; by William Kingdon, junior.

In a few days will be published, a New Dictionary of Classical Quotations, on an improved plan, accompanied by corresponding paraphrases or translations from the works of celebrated British Poets; by the late F. W. Blagdon, author of the "French Interpreter."

A work, called Aldborough Described, or a full delineation of that fashionable and much-frequented watering-place; and interspersed with poetic and picturesque remarks on its coasts, its scenery, and its views, is in preparation.

An Introduction to the writing of Latin, containing Easy Exercises on all the Declineable, with arranged lists of the Indeclineable, parts of Speech; adopted to the Eton Latin Grammar; by James Mitchell. The Spirit of Pascal, comprising the substance of his Moral and Religious works.

Shortly will be published, a new and improved Synopsis of Hebrew Grammar, with points, in three parts; designed to facilitate the acquirement of that sacred language; by William Goodhugh.

A Chronological Synopsis of the Histories of England, Greece, and Rome, on a new plan, to assist the memory; by T. Kitchen, is in the press.

Mr L. J. A. M'Henry has in the press, and nearly ready for publication, a third edition of his improved Spanish Grammar, designed especially for self-instruction.

M. Lavaysse's Political and Commercial Account of Venezuela, Trinidad, and other adjacent islands, translated from the French, with notes and illustrations, is in the press.

A new periodical work has been planued, the object of which is regularly to supply the public with a series of superior new Novels and Novellettes. It is proposed to publish a monthly volume or novel, varied in type, and containing new works complete, sometimes one story, and sometimes two or more. The works are to consist partly of originals, and partly of translations from the French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Oriental languages; and for the originals some of the first writers of the day have pledged their co-operation.

Mr James, the author of two works, one on the "Naval," the other on the “ Military occurrences of the late American war," is preparing for the press, The Naval History of Great Britain from the commencement of hostilities in May 1803 to the present time.

On the first of January will appear the first Number of a new Literary Journal, entitled, the "Retrospective Review," consisting of Criticisms upon, Analysis of, and Extracts from, curious, useful, and valuable books in all languages, which have been published from the revival of literature to the commencement of the present century. Edited by a society of members of the University of Cambridge. To be continued quarterly.

EDINBURGH.

Dr M'Crie's Life of Andrew Melville, will appear early in December, in 2 vols 8vo. The Third Edition of Peter's Letters to his Kinsfolk, will be published in a week or

two.

Ivanhoe, a Romance, by the Author of "Waverley," is announced in 3 vols post 8vo, to be published in November.

The Monastery, by the same Author, it is said, will speedily make its appearance in Paternoster-row.

Form of Process before the Jury Court; by John Russell, Esq. C. S. one of the Clerks of the Jury Court. Second Edition. Containing the alterations on the former procedure, and the new regulations, in consequence of the late Act of Parliament.

Edinburgh Annual Register for 1816.Vol. IX.

Edinburgh Gazetteer, or Geographical Dictionary. Vol. III. Part II.

Supplement to the Fourth and Fifth Editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. IV. Part I.

A Topographical Account of Ayrshire: together with a genealogical history of the

principal families in that county. In three parts. Part First will contain the district of Cuninghame. Part Second the district of Kyle. Part Third the district of Carrick. By George Robertson, author of the MidLothian Survey; Survey of Kincardineshire; Editor and Continuator of Crawford's History of Renfrewshire, &c. &c.— The Work will b published at three different periods. Part First, containing the district of Cuninghame, is now in great for. wardness, forming one large volume 8vo, printed on a fine wove demy paper, with a new and correct map, and embellished with about a dozen vignette views of the most interesting ancient edifices. Each volume price 15s. in boards; or a few copies on fine wove royal paper, with proof impressions of the map, £1, 2s. 6d.

Mr Wishart will publish, in the course of next month, a second edition of his Translation of Scarpa on Aneurism, with additional cases, and a Memoir on the Ligature of the Arteries of the Extremities, by the author.

A Description of the Western Islands of

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Scotland, including the Isle of Man; comprising an Account of their Geological Structure with Remarks on their Agriculture, Economy, Scenery, and Antiquities; by J. Macculloch, M. D. F. L. S. 2 vols 8vo, with a volume of Illustrative Engravings in quarto.

An Account of the Arctic Regions, including the Natural History of Spitzbergen and the adjacent Islands; the Polar Ice, and the Greenland Seas; with a History and Description of the Northern Whale Fishery. Chiefly derived from Researches made during Seventeen Voyages to the Polar Seas; by Wm Skoresby, jun., F.R.S.E. 2 vols 8vo, with numerous Engravings.

Travels in Italy, Greece, and the Ionian Islands, in a Series of Letters, descriptive of Manners, Scenery, and the Fine Arts; by H. W. Williams, Esq. 2 vols 8vo. With Engravings.

Travels in the North of Germany, describing the Present State of the Social and Political Institutions, the Agriculture, Manufactures, Commerce, Education, Arts, and Manners of that Country, particularly in the Kingdom of Hanover; by Thomas Hodgskin, Esq. 2 vols 8vo.

The Novels and Tales of the Author of Waverley, uniformly printed in 12 handsome 8vo volumes. With a copious Glos

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The History of the Indian Archipelago; by John Crawfurd, Esq. F. R. S. late British Resident at the Court of the Sultan of Java. 3 vols 8vo. with Illustrative Maps and Engravings.

A Journey in Carniola and Italy, in the Years 1817-1818; by W. A. Cadell, Esq. F. R. S. L. & E. 2 vols. 8vo, with Engravings.

The Poetical Works of Walter Scott, Esq. now first collected in 12 vol. foolscap 8vo. With a Portrait of the Author, engraved in the best style.

The "Bridal of Triermain," and "Harold the Dauntless," Two Poems; by Walter Scott, Esq. Printed together in one vol. 8vo. uniformly to the Author's other Works.

Tales, by The Author of Bertram," &c. 4 vols 12mo.

Historical Account of Discoveries and Travels in Asia; by Hugh Murray, F. R. S. E. Author of " Historical Account of Discoveries in Africa." 3 vols 8vo, with Maps.

DISTINGUISHED LIBRARY.-Mr Ballantyne respectfully acquaints the Public, that Catalogues are now preparing of the late Professor Playfair's Library, which will be Sold, without reserve, at the Rooms, Hanover Street, early in January, especially by itself, without the admixture of a single volume from any other Library or parcel

of books whatever. The public may be assured that the contents of this Library, in Science and Miscellaneous Literature, are every way worthy the taste and research of the late lamented proprietor.

LITERATURE AND THE FINE ARTS. -Speedily will be published, A Catalogue of a Splendid Collection of Books, chiefly relative to Scottish History and Antiquities, and including several Curious MSS.; the genuine property of an English Nobleman. Also, One Hundred and Six Pictures, of the very first class: Historical Portraits by Sir P. Lely, Vandyke, Old Stone, Sir G. Kneller, &c. &c.: and Miscellaneous Subjects by Salvator Rosa, Guido, Jacob Palma, Vermeulen, &c. in magnificent Frames. The whole to be Sold by Auction, without reserve, by Mr Ballantyne, at his Rooms, Hanover Street, the end of November.

At the same time will be published separately, Mr Ballantyne's Catalogue for the Winter, comprising nearly 10,000 Volumes Books in various languages and departments of literature, and many rare and curious articles; several entire Libraries; also, Coins, Medals, Antiquities, Armour, and curious Works of Art; the particulars of which will be given in future advertisements.

In the press, and will be published in the beginning of November next, the third volume, in two parts, of the Collectanea Majora, by Professor Dunbar, containing the following extracts, with copious annotations: The Oration of Aeschines against Ctesiphon; the Oration of Demosthenes for the Crown; the Prometheus Vinctus, and seven against Thebes of Eschylus; the Philoctetes of Sophocles; the Alcestus of Euripides'; and the Plutus and Nubes of Aristophanes.

The Rev. Dr Neilson (author of the Greek Exercises) has in the press an improved edition of Moore's Greek Grammar. He has condensed the original work by omitting many superfluous examples; by printing the parts which are not necessary to be committed to memory in a smaller character, and by rendering the table of verbs more compact. He has given a short view of the irregularly formed verbs, indeclinable parts of speech, peculiar rules of syntax, prosody, accents, and dialects in Latin, and very copious notes throughout the work in English. The whole will form a volume not larger than the common editions of Moore, which contain the additions that have been made to it by other Editors.

An edition of the collected works of Dr John Moore, with Memoirs of his Life, by Dr Robert Anderson, is printing in octavo.

An inquiry into Opinions Ancient and Modern, concerning Life and Organization; by John Barclay, M. D. Lecturer on Anatomy, F.A.S.E. &c. &c.

Essays on Phrenology, or an Inquiry into the principles and utility of the System of Drs Gall and Spurzheim, and into the objections made against it; by George Combe, Esq.

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Hortus Marybonensis, or a Catalogue of Hardy Herbaceous Plants, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, forest and fruit trees systematically arranged, and now growing in the botanical garden and nurseries of Thos. Jenkins, Regent's Park, 8vo. 5s.

Dialogues on Botany, for the Use of young persons. 8s.

DRAMA.

The Steward, or Fashion and Feeling; a comedy, founded on Holcroft's Deserted Daughter, 8vo. 2s. 6d.

EDUCATION.

Elements of a Polite Education, carefully selected from the Letters of the late Earl of Chesterfield to his Son; by Geo. Gregory, D.D., 12mo. 5s.

A Preliminary Introduction to a New System of Decimals; in which the decimal principle is practically applied to denominatory moneys of account, and to certain existing denominations of measure, weight, length, capacity, and time. Part I., 4to. 3s. 6d.

The Juvenile Miscellany, containing Geography, Astronomy, Chronology, Trade,

Commerce, &c.; by R. Humber, 12mo.

3s.

A Synopsis of Latin Grammar upon the plan of Ruddiman, compiled for the use of Schools, 12mo. 2s.

Lessons in Grammar designed more especially for the use of Sunday Schools; by

J. Cobbin, M. A. 12mo.

1s.

The Theory of Elocution, exhibited in connexion with a new and Philosophical Account of the Nature of Instituted Language; by B. H. Smart, Professor of Elocution, and public reader of Shakspeare,

8vo.

Is.

A Manual of Directions for forming a School according to the National or Madras System; by the Rev. G. J. Bevan, A. M. 12mo. 2s.

GEOGRAPHY.

Guthrie's Geographical Grammer, 23d edition, corrected to the present time, 8vo.

16s.

HISTORY.

paign of the French in Saxony; by Gene

A Circumstantial Narrative of the Cam

ral the Baron of Odeleben, 8vo. 2 vols.

The Sufferings and Fate of the Expedition which sailed from England in Nov. 1817, to the rivers Orinoco and Apuré, and joined the patriotic forces in Venezuela and of the first Venezuelan Huzzars, 8vo. Caraccas; by G. Hippisley, Esq. late Col.

15s.

from England at the close of 1817, for the Narrative of the Expedition which sailed Service of the Spanish Patriots; by C. Brown, 8vo. 7s. 6d.

LAW.

Law of Dower; by Park, 8vo. 18s.

An Elementary Treatise on Estates in Fee, in Tail, for Life, &c. &c. and Will by Sufferance, with preliminary observations on the quality of estates; by R. Preston, Esq. Part I. Royal 8vo. 12s.

Full and Impartial Report of the Cause, Jane Horsman versus Francis Bulmer the Elder, and others; by Mr Fraser, 8vo. 5s.

Vol. III. Part I.-Reports of Cases argued and determined in the Courts of Common Pleas and Exchequer Chamber during Hilary Term, 59 Geo. III.; by J. B. Moore, Esq. 8s. 6d.

Reports of Cases argued and determined in the Court of Common Pleas and other Courts; by W. P. Taunton. Vol. VII. Part IV. Royal 8vo. 8s. 6d.

Reports of Cases argued and ruled at Nisi Prius in the Court of Common Pleas by Lord Chief Justice Dallas, and on the

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Oxford Circuit; by Niel Gow. Royal 8vo.

6s.

Reports of Cases argued and determined in the Court of Common Pleas; by W. P. Taunton and W. S. Broderip. Vol. I. Part I. Royal 8vo. 7s. 6d.

Reports of Cases argued and determined in the Court of Exchequer, in Law and Equity; by G. Price. Vol. V. Part I. Royal 8vo. Ss. 6d.

The Practical Abridgement of the Laws and Customs of Excise. New edition, enlarged and corrected to August 1819; by Charles Pope, Esq. Custom House, Bristol, Svo. £1, 15s.

A Digest of the Criminal Statute Laws of England; by H. N. Tomlins. 2 vols. Royal 8vo. £2, 10s.

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Quarterly Review, No XLII. 8vo. 6s. Daniel Defoe's History of the great plague in London in the year 1665, 8vo. 10s. 6d. Coll Gwynfa Cyfieithiad; Gan W. Owen Pughe, A. C. H. 8vo. 8s.

A Short Account of a New Principle of a Rotative Steam Engine, invented by Sir William Congreve, 8vo. 5s.

Remarks on the Conduct of Man to inferior Animals-on the Primeval State of Man-Arguments from Scripture, Reason, Fact, and Experience, in favour of Vegetable Diet-on the Effects of food-on the Practice of Nations and Individuals, &c.; by G. Nicholson, 18mo. 5s.

Observations on the Payments and Receipts in Bank of England Notes, reduced to their value in Gold, Svo. 3s.

A detailed statement of the Case of his

Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, Svo. 5s.

A Treatise on the pointing of Naval Ordnance; by Sir William Congreve, Bart.

Svo. 5s.

The London Commercial Dictionary and Sea-port Gazetteer; by Anderson, 8vo. 27s. Annals of the Fine Arts, No XIV. 5s. Consolidated Duties; by Anderson. 7s. Observations on the Means of Deriving from Flax and Hemp manual Employment for Labourers of every Age. 25.

Quarterly Journal of Science and Arts, No XV. 7s. 6d.

Cavalry, Remarks on its Organization, Equipment, and Instruction, compiled from various authorities; by an Officer of Hussars. 2s.

VOL. VI.

MUSIC.

History of the Rise and Progress of Music, Theoretical and Practical; by G. Jones.

15s.

The Music of the Farce called "High Notions," or a Trip to Exmouth, composed by J. Parry. Ss.

No IV. of Mozart's Masses, with an accompaniment for the organ or piano-forte, arranged from the full score; by N. Novello. 85.

A Medley for the German Flute; by J. C. Weidner. No I. and II. 5s.

The British Orpheus, being a selection of two hundred and seventy songs, with music; by G. Nicholson, 12mo. 5s. 6d.

The Young Musician, or the Science of Music familiarly explained, with a glossary of musical terms and phrases, 18mo. 3s.

A New and Improved Method of Instruction for the Harp; by H. C. Rochsa.

15s.

RECUIL DE DANCES ESPAGNOLES, or Spanish Country Dancing made plain and easy, together with several New Dances and Original Figures, as performed at the Nobilities Assemblies, arranged for the PianoForte, Harp, or Violin, with an explanation of the Spanish technical terms; by G. M. S. Chevers, Dancing Master, 8vo. 4s. sewed.

NOVELS.

Any thing but what you expect; by Jane Harvey, 12mo. 3 vols. 15s.

M. Roche, 4 vols.
The Munster Cottage Boy, a tale; by R.

POETRY.

The Triumph of Christianity; a Missionary Poem; by T. E. Abbott, 12mo. 3s. Musæ Biblicæ; or the Poetry of the Bible. 6s.

Poems on various Subjects; by Mrs Kentish, 8vo. 6s.

The Rainbow and Eclipse, Poems; by T. Thomas, 8vo. 4s.

Iona; and other Poems. 3s.

Parga; a Poem, with illustrative notes, 8vo. 5s. 6d.

POLITICS.

Letters on the Events which have passed in France, and the Restoration in 1015; by H. M. Williams, 8vo. 7s. 6d.

THEOLOGY.

Deism Refuted; or Plain Reasons for being a Christian; by Thomas Hartwell Horne, M. A. of St John's College, Cambridge, Curate of Christ-church, Newgatestreet, London, 12mo. Second edition. 1s.

A System of Theology, in a series of Sermons; by the late Rev. Timothy Dwight, S.T.D. L.L.D. President of Yale College, in Connecticut (America), with a Life and fine Portrait of the Author, 8vo. 5 vols. £3, 15s.

Adjumentum, or Prayers for every Sunday in the Year, intended to precede and follow the Sermon; by the Rev. C. Barlee, LL.B.

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