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Kfe. i^arbci's Sfxtn\\ CSlcaniufls. 



12mo, Muslin, $1 25 ; Paper, §1 00. 



This is decidedl.v the most agreeable book of the season. It reminds one by an ocrasional 

 Msociation of ideus, rather thau resemblance or imitation, of Sterne's " Sentimeutal Journey." 

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Southfs's 3Liic oi Solm ZWtnltv, 



2 vols. I2mt), Muslin. $2 00. 



All will agree that Southey is the best biographer in our language : his life of Wesley it 

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As a library book, this edition is sure to make its way ; we can hardly promise readers a 

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Smith's Consular Cttir.s of Ctftina, 



Illustrated with numerous Engravings. l2mo, Muslin, $1 25 ; Paper, $1 00. 



A work as instructive as it is entertaining : we have met with none that has given us so full 

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This work is written in a graceful, flowing style, in an amiable spirit, and indicates an un- 

 usual facihty in the matter of describing scenes and events. It reveals a large fund of inter- 

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B'Ksracirs Amenities oC aftcraturc. 



2 vols. 12mo, Muslin. §1 50. 



In many respects this is the most valuable of all the literary productions of its erudite and 

 curious author. It abounds in acute and learned criticisms upon authors and their works, and 

 brings to light a vast deal of information respecting the early literature of the language, and 

 ■hows the influence of authors and their views upon the age in which they lived. It is charm: 

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Urotonc's 1Stciiintj.s of a ESshaltng Cruise. 



With Engravings. 2 vols. 6vo, Muslin. $2 00. 



Quite worthy to be the companion of Dana's " Two Years before the Mast." — Edin. Review. 



This IS a minute and apparently faithful account of the romantic and exciting, but danger- 

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 often subjected by the tyranny of the officers, are described with the truth and graphic powef 

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i3rof, sapftam's ittcmoirs of iHatjamc Cfunon. 



^yith Portraits. 2 vols. \2mo, Muslin. $2 00. 



The subject of this remarkable biography was a woman of rich endowments ; her sufl^er- 

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lie writings and life constitute a bright page in the history of that period. Her life wa« 

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Schlrstrs J3hilosoph5 of Jtifc antr aaufiuaijr. 



12mo, Muslin, 90 cents ; Paper, 80 cents. 



For a book to replenish wisdom and solidify the cast of your mind's habit, we scarce know 

 a better one than this. It is sound, elaborate, and most instructive, and has already, by wita 

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