PUBLISHED BY J. &. J. HARPER, 82 CLIFF-STREET NEW-YORK. And for Sale by the principal Booksellers throughout the United States. HISTORY OF THE JEWS. By the Rev. H. H. MILMAN. In 3 vols. 18mo. Illustrated with original Maps and Engravings. Until the appearance of Professor Milman's admirable work, there was no History of the Jews, deserving of the name, except that of Josephus: and he lived at a period too remote, and too limited in its knowledge, to enable him to do justice to the subject. The notices to be found in various Universal Histories are meager and unsatisfactory; and a narrative at once Christian and liberal in its tone, spirited and elegant in its language, and adequately depicting the manners, wars, religion, and policy of the most remarkable of nations, was still wanting. The nature of the present work is strictly historical-not theolocgial-yet it elucidates many obscure passages in the Old Testament, employs with great skill the casual evidence of heathen writers, and throws new light on the manners and customs of the Hebrews by frequent references to the pages of the oldest travellers. "Professor H. H. Milman is one of the most chaste and classical writers of the age. The History of the Jews embraced in the volumes before us, has already passed through three editions in England, and is highly and justly commended by many of the most respectable periodicals."-N. Y. Journal of Commerce. "It is written in a very interesting manner-in a more phil sophical spirit, and with more depth of reflection, than is generall found in histories of this nature. It is not wanting in historical con densation, and the colouring of the style is lively and picturesque."N. Y. Evening Post. "The narrative of the various and highly interesting events in that period flows on in a chaste style; and a thorough knowledge of his subject is evident in every page. The work is spirited, well arranged, and full of information, and of a wise and well-cultivated spirit."-Athenaeum. "The style in which it is written is remarkably lucid and elegant attractive by its general smoothness and simplicity, yet animated and forcible."--Baltimore Republican. 2 STANDARD WORKS. LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. By J. G. LOCKHART, Esq. In 2 vols. 18mo. With Engravings. This celebrated work contains an epitome of all that has been proved to be true concerning the character and actions of the most extraordinary man of the last thousand years. The English lanquage possesses no other authentic epitome of his history; and, notwithstanding the smallness of the limits within which it is compressed, the narrative throughout is clear, distinct, and copious. The life of Napoleon, doubly interesting when relieved of the tediousness of useless detail, has never been better told. The work is written with commendable impartiality, and the author has been careful to interweave with his narrative all the new illustrations and anecdotes furnished by Bourrienne, and other French writers, whose memoirs have appeared since the publication of the great work of Sir Walter Scott, from which a large portion of his materials was derived. As an evidence of the amazing popularity of this History, it is stated that more than 27000 copies have been disposed of in Great Britain alone. LIFE OF NELSON. BY ROBERT SOUTHEY, Esq., LL.D. 18mo. With a Portrait. This Biography has been pronounced one of the Laureate's most successful efforts: the enthusiastic and romantic character of Nelson furnished a congenial subject, and he has treated it with consummate ability. 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It is not confined to the mere exploits and adventures of the Macedonian hero, although they constitute the leading topic, but contains a masterly view of the times in which he lived, and of the manners, arts, and sciences of the Greeks, Persians, Egyptians, Arabs and Indians, and other nations whom he visited or conquered. The story is well and elegantly told, and conveys a more distinct and accurate idea of the ancient Napoleon than is to be found in any other history. In the perusal, the curiosity of the reader is gratified as well as stimulated, and his mind is moved to profitable reflection. "The style is good, and the narrative well conducted. A modern history of this famous warrior cannot fail to be interesting."-NewYork Daily Aduertiver. STANDARD WORKS. NATURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS. 18mo. Illustrated by numerous Engravings. The study of Natural History is at all times, and to almost every person, eminently pleasing and instructive: the object in this admirable volume has been to render it doubly captivating by the plain and simple style in which it is treated, and by the numerous engravings with which the text is illustrated. There is no branch of this delightful science more pleasing than that which exhibits the wonderful goodness and wisdom of the Creator, as they are displayed in the endless varieties of insect life-their forms, habits, capacities and works-and which investigates the nature and peculiarities these diminutive tribes of animated existence "It seems to us that it will prove at once agreeable and instru to persons of all classes."-N. Y. Daily Advertiser LIFE OF LORD BYRON. By JOHN GALT, Esq. 18mo. The splendour of Lord Byron's fame, and the interest attendant upon the story of his eventful life and early death, have combined to render his biography a work of more than usual attraction. Mr. Galt enjoyed the advantages consequent upon a long and intimate acquaintance with the noble poet, and has given a striking and satisfactory description of his mind and character. One of the greatest merits of the work is its strict impartiality: the writer is evidently free from prejudice either favourable or adverse to his subject, and tells what he knows or believes to be the truth, without any bias from envy, ill-will, or affection "The sprightly pen of the author has communicated uncommon interest to this work, and he appears to have done perfect justice to its inspired subject."—Albany Daily Advertiser. 'Mr. Galt is one of the most fascinating writers of the age."— Journal of Commerce LIFE OF MOHAMMED; Founder of the Religion of By the Rev The objects of the writer in the preparation of this volume have been condensation, clearness, and accuracy. It was written expressly for the publishers by an American author, and, in addition to the numerous and highly flattering commendations bestowed upon it by the press, it has received the testimonial of republication in England. In one respect, the plan adopted by the author presents an improvement upon preceding memoirs of the great impostor, in the careful collocation of the chapters of the Koran with the events of the narrative,—a method by which the history is illustrated in a remarkable degree. The appendix, containing a series of prophetic investigations, is peculiarly curious, learned, and valuable. "Mr. Bush is a scholar of extensive acquirements, and well fitted for the task which he has undertaken in this volume."-N. Y. Obs. By Sir WALTER SCOTT, Bart. 18mo. With an Engraving. This is a very curious and interesting work, containing as it does the results of much thought and great research upon one of the most exciting topics of human inquiry. Most of Sir Walter Scott's unrivalled novels betray the predilection for the supernatural with which his mind was tinged, and the extent of his reading in works which treat of "the history of that dark chapter of human nature" to which this volume is devoted. In it he has laid open the stores of his memory, and strikingly condensed and elucidated the subject; in many cases explaining, by most ingenious theories, occurrences which seem to lie beyond the boundaries of natural action. "This volume is most interesting, and will be read with great pleasure by almost every class of readers."-U. S. Gazette. "The subject is most alluring, and the manner in which it is handled is magical.”—Athen. HISTORY OF THE BIBLE. By the Rev. G. R. GLEIG. In 2 vols. 18mo. With a Map of Palestine. These volumes do not, as from their title one might imagine, contain merely an account of the origin and contents of the Sacred Volume: the object of the writer has extended far beyond this. He has produced, perhaps, the most elaborate and able examination of the various objections urged against the Scriptures that has ever been written; and, at the same time, one of the clearest and most satisfactory expositions of the whole Bible, not only as the foundation of our faith, but also as a history. In the performance of his task, Mr. Gleig has exhibited equal piety and learning, and his work is calculated to facilitate to a remarkable degree both the comprehension and enjoyment of the inspired writings. "The style of it is surpassed by no work with which we are acquainted."-Albany Telegraph and Register. POLAR SEAS AND REGIONS. By Professors LESLIE and JAMESON, and HUGH MURRAY, Esq. 18mo. With Maps and Engravings. The plan of these works would not be complete without a requisite degree of attention to the most recent improvements and discoveries in every branch of science. 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The regency and reign of this monarch occupied one of the most eventful and interesting periods of English history, not only from the magnitude and importance of their political occurrences, but also from the vast improvements in science and the arts by which they were distinguished, and the number of eminent individuals who flourished at this epoch. The character of George himself was not the least remarkable among those of the principal personages of the time, and it has been handled by Mr. Croly with a just and fearless, but not uncharitable spirit. His perceptions are close, keen, and accurate, and his language singularly terse and energetic. His work will be of the highest value to the future historian. "Mr. Croly has acquitted himself very handsomely. His subject is one of much interest, and he has treated it with unusual impartiality. The author's style is chaste, classical, and beautiful, and it may be taken as a model of fine writing."-Mercantile Advertiser. DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE IN AFRICA. By Professor JAMESON, and JAMES WILSON and HUGH MURRAY, Esqrs. 18mo. With a Map and Engravings. In this volume is recorded every thing that is known of the interior of that dangerous continent which has been for so many ages a terra incognita, and proved the grave of so many enterprising travellers, except what has been revealed to us by the recent investigations of John and Richard Lander, whose adventures form the subject of two of the succeeding numbers of the Library. The plan of the work consists of condensed abstracts of the narratives of all the modern African travellers, in which every thing important or interesting is preserved, while the unessential details have been so abbreviated as to bring the substance of each account within convenient limits. "This work we believe will be interesting to every class of readers, especially to the philanthropist and Christian,"-N. Y. Evangelist. LIVES OF EMINENT PAINTERS AND SCULPTORS. 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