ADVERTISEMENT. 



THE present little volume is respectfully 

 submitted to the public, with the hope that it 

 will be found productive both of entertainment 

 and of information. 



The Editor has been careful not to admit 

 any anecdotes into this collection, but such as 

 are derived from the most authentic sources; 

 and he confidently trusts, that it will be 

 found particularly adapted for the use of young 

 people, whose improvement and amusement 

 have been his principal aim in this compilation. 



An Index is affixed to the volume, which will 

 be found of considerable service in making 

 a reference to any particular article. 



London, May, 1819. 



