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upon the sex in general. Let the " British fair" take warning, and, at the 

 same time, fling back upon the authors of this pugnacious and unprovoked, 

 not to say ungentlemanlike attack, enough of scorn to satisfy public opinion 

 that this impudent and audacious falsehood deserves to be summarily and 

 vigorously punished. 



Observations on the Preservation of Sight, and on the Choice, Use, 

 and Abuse of Spectacles, Reading-glasses, &c. By JOHN HARRISON 

 CURTIS, Esq., M. R. I. Oculist and Aurist. London, H. Renshaw, 

 356, Strand. 1835. 



No doubt whatever can be entertained in the mind of any intelligent 

 person, that mankind are indebted to Mr. Curtis for his zealous endeavours 

 to meliorate the sufferings of the afflicted. The subject of this little work 

 (of which 4000 copies have been disposed of in a short time) is admitted by 

 all to be of great importance, though almost universally neglected ; which 

 seems to verify the observation of Milton, that none can fully appreciate the 

 blessing of sight but those who have been deprived of it. We solicit for this 

 successful oculist and author a patient perusal of this work. In doing so 

 we feel that we are directing public attention to a subject deeply interesting 

 and important. 



The Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers, Esq., illustrated by 128 

 Vignettes, from designs by Stothard and Turner. To be completed 

 in 10 Monthly Parts, Part VII. Edward Moxon, London. 



THE magnificence of this illustrated work is above all praise. The poet 

 has gained an additional lasting reputation. It is manifestly true that the 

 publisher has rendered himself, at one and the same time, an ornament of 

 his profession, by the publication of the poetical works of Samuel Rogers, 

 the poet of happy " memory." 



Let us add to these passing remarks, that the artists and engravers, 

 Turner, Stothard, and the Findens, have perpetuated their fame by the bril- 

 liant designs and engravings which conspire to render this work so well 

 worthy of the taste and intellect of the present age. 



Considerations respecting the Trade with China, by JOSEPH THOMP- 

 SON, late of the East India House. Wm. H. Allen & Co., 

 Leadenhall Street. 1835. Boards, pp. 177. 8vo. 



THIS is a very useful and intelligent summary of facts connected with the 

 China trade. It is evidently the production of a " smart man of business," 

 as well as a ready writer. We recommend the immediate perusal of it to 

 every gentleman conversant with the subject. Mr. Thompson does not ap- 

 pear to overrate his own talents, as may be gathered from the introductory 

 matter ; but this fact will add to the satisfaction of his readers, who will, 

 we think, be pleased with the modesty of the author. The work not being 

 of a strictly literary character, it is not our wont to give extracts ; but refer 

 our readers to the work itself. 



