THE FAMILY LIBRARY. 



THE LIFE AND WBITINGS OF MIGUEL 

 DE CERVANTES SAAVEDBA. 



With Literary and Historical Illustrations by THOS. ROSCOE, Esq. 



It is not strange that the writings of Cervantes, with the 

 exception of Don Quixote, should have so long remained 

 unknown, since it was generally asserted that " the Spaniards 

 had but one good book, that one which had made all the 

 others ridiculous." The chef-d'oeuvre is translated into 

 every language of Europe, while the same author's plays and 

 novels are sealed against all but Spanish scholars ; and his 

 chivalrous life, previous to this publication, buried in oblivion 

 to which the anarchy of Spain had consigned it. Cervantes 

 flourished in the reign of Philip II., and was contemporary 

 with Lope de Vega. 



THE LIFE OF NELSON. 



By EGBERT SOUTHEY, Esq., LL.D., Poet Laureate, &c. 



With numerous Woodcuts from Designs by GEORGE CRUIK- ' 

 SHANK, engraved by THOMPSON and WILLIAMS. 



In order to promote the wishes and intention of the author, 

 and to give the work the widest circulation, it has been 

 printed in its present form, at one-third of the original price, 

 with embellishments by the most talented artists. 



" Many Lives of Nelson have been written, but one was yet wanting, 

 clear and concise enough to become a manual for the young sailor, 

 which he may carry about with him till he has treasured up the 

 example in his memory and in his heart.' 1 Author's Preface. 



"A work which, as long as the English language is understood , will 

 be regarded as one of the finest monuments that genius ever raised to 

 valour." Monthly Review. 



THE LIFE OF MAHOMET, 



FOUNDER OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM, AND OP THE EMPIRE OF 

 THE SARACENS. 



By KEV. SAMUEL GREEN. 



With the exception of the religion of the Gospel, that of 

 Mahomet has produced the greatest revolution recorded in 

 history, and effected the greatest changes in the state of the 



