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A FATHER'S GIFT to his CHILDREN; consisting of ori-ginal Essays, Tales, Fables, Reflexions, &c. written for the use of the author's own Children. By WILLIAM MAVOR, LL.D. Vicar of Hurley, Berks, and Chaplain to the Earl of Moira. In two volumes, price 9s. in boards, or 10s. 6d. bound.

ANIMAL BIOGRAPHY, consisting of authentic_anecdotes and characteristic traits of Lives, Manners, and Economy of the whole Animal Creation; collected from several hundred of the best modern Voyages and Travels, and from expensive and scarce works of Natural History, in various languages. By the Rev. W. BINGLEY, A. B. Fellow of the Linnæan Society, and late of St. Peter's College, Cambridge. In three volumes 8vo. the third edition, considerably enlarged, price 17. 10s. in boards.

FEMALE BIOGRAPHY; or Memoirs of Remarkable and Illustrious Women of all Ages and Countries, impartially and faithfully compiled from the most authentic sources, and arranged alphabetically, in six handsome volumes duodecimo, price 36s. in boards, or Two Guineas elegantly bound.

THE CABINET of POETRY, containing the best Entire Pieces which are to be found in the Works of the British Poets, from Milton to Beattie, printed in chronological series, and the Works of each Poet prefaced by an account of his Life and Character. Selected by S. J. PRATT. Esq. In six elegant volumes, post octavo, embellished with portraits by Ca. roline Watson, price Three Pounds in boards, or Three Pounds Ten Shillings elegantly bound, for a literary present.

GIL BLAS, newly translated by MARTIN SMART, and embellished by 100 exquisitely beautiful Engravings. In four volumes, forming one of the most elegant Books in the compass of English Literature, with proof impressions of the plates, and printed on superfine post paper, price 21. 12s. 6d. boards.

English Language and Belles Lettres.

THE GRAMMAR of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE, including numerous Exercises in every Rule, and Queries in the manner of those of Goldsmith's Grammar of Geography ; treating distinctly, completely, and practically, of Orthoepy, Orthography, the Accidence, Etymology, Syntax, Prosody, Composition, and Rhetoric. By the Rev. DAVID BLAIR, A. M. Author of the Class Book, First Catechism, Grammar of Philosophy, Reading Exercises, &c. &c. &c. Price 2s. 6d. with an allowance of the 25th book.

THE ELEMENTS of ENGLISH COMPOSITION, CONtaining plain and practical directions for writing the English language with ease, perspicuity, and elegance: and designed in the progress of education, to succeed to the study of the English Grammar, and of the Latin and Greek Classics. By DAVID IRVING, A. M. In one volume duodecimo, price 6s. in boards, or 7s. bound.

Arithmetic, &c.

THE ARITHMETIC of REAL LIFE and BUSINESS, adapted to the partial use of schools, including a complete reformation of all the Tables of Weights and Measures; the Calculation of Annuities, Leases, Estates, Lives, Stocks, Exchanges, &c.; and more numerous examples, under every Rule, than are to be found in any other book of this kind. By the Rev. J. JOYCE. Closely printed, price 3s. 6d. bound, with an allowance of the 25th book.

THE ELEMENTS of LAND SURVEYING, IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, practically adapted for the use of schools and students; and including Practical Geometry, Trigonometry, Land Measuring by the Chain, Plane Table, Theodolite, and other instruments; the entire practice of Hilly Ground; the Division of Land; Plotting and Mapping: illustrated by highly finished Engravings, plain and coloured; complete Tables of Signs and Tangents, Logarithms, &c. &c. &c. By ABRAHAM CROCKER, Land Surveyor, of Frome, in Somersetshire. Illustrated with a greater variety of Copper-plates than any other work of the kind, also with upwards of one hundred Wood Cuts, price 7s. bound.

Geography.

It is the least praise of the after-mentioned Elementary Works of Geography to say, that they are better adapted than any other, as a means of teaching that useful science, the fact being that they form the only effective System that ever was contrived, by which persons of all ages may speedily and certainly attain a clear and accurate knowledge of Geography, and at the same time they claim a decisive preeminence, as the only practical course by which the Science can be successfully and easily taught in large Seminaries. AN EASY GRAMMAR of GEOGRAPHY, being an Introduction and Companion to the larger Work of the same Author, published under the title of Geography on a Popular

Plan, and esteemed the most practical work of this kind extant. By the Rev. J. GOLDSMITH. Illustrated with a variety of Maps, &c. 2s. 6d. bound in red.

THE GEOGRAPHICAL COPY-BOOK, Part I. Consisting of fifteen Outline Maps of the Quarters and principal Countries in the World, including three ancient Maps, engraved of a competent size, and printed on superfine drawing paper, for the purpose of being filled up from any ordinary Maps, by junior classes of students of Geography, price 3s.

THE GEOGRAPHICAL COPY-BOOK, Part II. Consisting of the Lines of Latitude and Longitude, accurately drawn for the same set of Maps, designed to be filled up by the senior classes of students of Geography, or by those who have previously filled up Part. I.

GEOGRAPHY on à POPULAR PLAN, for the use of Schools and Young Persons; containing all the interesting and amusing features of Geographical Knowledge, and calcu lated to convey instruction by means of the striking and pleas ing associations produced by the peculiar manners, customs, and characters of all nations and countries. By the Rev. J. GOLDSMITH. A new edition, considerably enlarged and improved, illustrated with upwards of sixty beautiful engravings, representing the dresses, customs, and habitations of all nations, with numerous maps, &c. price 14s. bound and lettered.

THE SCHOOL ATLAS, or Key to the Geographical Copy-Books; containing the same fifteen maps, finished and neatly coloured, as examples to be copied by those who fill in the Geographical Copy-Books. Price 5s. in boards.

THE TRAVELS of ROLANDO round the WORLD, explaining, in a familiar manner, the Customs, Curiosities, and Productions of various Countries in remote parts of the World, illustrated with various plates. Translated from Jauffret, by Miss AIKIN. In four volumes, price 14s.

THE BRITISH TOURISTS, or Traveller's Companion, through England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, including accurate Descriptions of every Part of the United Kingdom; and comprehending the most celebrated and most interesting Modern Tours through every Part of the British Islands. By WILLIAM MAVOR, LL.D. Rector of Stonesfield, Vicar of Hurley, &c. &c. In six elegant volumes, royal 18mo. illustrated with coloured maps, the third edition, much improved and enlarged. Price One Guinea and a-half in boards, or Thirtysix Shillings neatly bound.

A TOPOGRAPHICAL and STATISTICAL DICTION

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ARY of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, containing accurate Descriptions of every County, City, Town, Village, Parish, Hamlet, Seat, Ruin, River, Canal, Harbour, Bay, Lake, Cape, Mountain, &c. &c. &c. situated in the British Islands, deduced from official documents, and from all the last and best Authorities, with References. By B. P. CAPper, Esq. one of the Clerks in the Office of the Secretary of State: printed in the manner of Watkins's Biographical Dictionary, price 25s. in boards, or 30s. with the plates coloured.

N. B. A Series of Maps of all the Counties and Provinceshave been engraved for this capital Work, from original Drawings made on a new Plan, and the Maps may be had done up in a separate Atlas, beautifully coloured, price 12s. half bound.

History.

AN EASY GRAMMAR of HISTORY, Ancient and Modern, containing a brief expression of the leading facts in History, written so as to be committed to memory, with questions and exercises, by means of which History may be taught in Schools, on the approved plan of Goldsmith's easy Grammar of Geography. By the Rev. J. ROBINSON. With plates, price 3s. bound.

ANCIENT HISTORY, for the use of Schools; exhibiting a summary View of the Rise, Progress, Revolutions, Decline and Fall of the various Nations of Antiquity, from the earliest Records of time to the Fall of the Roman Empire. By the Rev. J. ROBINSON, of Christ's College, Cambridge. In demy 12mo. illustrated by a large map, price 65. bound; and lettered on the back.

MODERN HISTORY, for the use of Schools, from the Age of Charlemagne to the end of the Year 1806, on the plan of the Ancient History. By the Rev. J. ROBINSON. Price 6s. bound and lettered.

THE BRITISH NEPTUNE, or a History of the Rise, Progress, and Triumphs of the British Navy, from the time of Alfred to the Glorious Victory of Trafalgar, interspersed with Anecdotes and Notices of the successive improvements in Navigation, Ship-building, and Naval Tactics. By WILLIAM BURNEY, LL. D. Master of the Naval Academy at Gosport, &c. In a closely printed volume, embellished with Views of great Victories, and a Chart, price 78. 6d. bound and lettered; (a few copies taken on fine paper, price 10s. 6d. elegantly bound.)

THE NAVAL. HEROES of GREAT BRITAIN, or Lives:

of distinguished Admirals and Commanders, from Sir Francis Drake to Lord Nelson, with twenty-four Portraits and six Charts. By the same AUTHOR. Price 7s. 6d. bound and lettered, or 10s. 6d. on fine paper, elegantly bound.

THE HISTORY of ENGLAND, from the earliest Records to the General Peace of 1802, written purposely for the use of Schools, and Young Persons of both Sexes. In two thick and closely printed volumes, price 10s. bound, or on fine paper, price 12s. bound; illustrated with twenty-five Historical Designs, and a large Map. By WILLIAM MAVOR, LL.D. Vicar of Hurley in Berkshire, and Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Moira.

THE HISTORY of ROME, from the foundation of the City of Rome, till the termination of the Eastern Empire. By WILLIAM MAVOR, LL. D. In three volumes, royal 18mo. price 15s. bound, or upon common paper, price 12s. bound; illustrated with maps and prints.

THE HISTORY of GREECE, from the earliest Periods till its reduction into a Roman Province; intended principally for the use of Schools and young Persons of both Sexes. By the same Author. In two volumes, royal 18mo, with engravings, and a correct map, price 10s. bound, or 8s. upon common paper.

THE LADY'S HISTORY of ENGLAND, from the earliest Records to the Peace of Amiens, 1802, with Views of the State of Society and Manners in each Age, in a series of Letters, addressed to a young Lady at School. By CHARLOTTE SMITH. In three volumes, 12mo. price 15s. bound and lettered.

UNIVERSAL HISTORY, abridged; containing a popular view of the history of the world; abstracted from the great history of Dr. Mavor, price 2s. 6d.

THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN EASY AND FAMILIAR VERSE By W. R. JOHNSON. Adapted to the memory of children at an early age, price 2s. 6d.

A POETICAL HISTORY of GREECE. By the same Author. Price 2s. 6d.

A POETICAL HISTORY of ROME. By the same Author. Price 2s. 6d.

A UNIVERSAL HISTORY, Ancient and Modern, comprehending a general View of the transactions of every Nation, Kingdom, and Empire on the Globe, from the earliest accounts of time to the general Peace of 1802, in twenty-five, volumes, price 4s. and 5s. a volume. By WILLIAM MAVOR, 4L. D. Vicar of Hurley, Rector of Stonesfield, and Chaplain to

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