MISCELLANEOUS WORKS. 
THE SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON ; or, Adventures of a 
Father and Mother and Four Sons on a Desert Island. The Progress of the 
Story forming a clear Illustration of the first Principles of Natural History, 
and many Branches of Science which most immediately apply to the Business 
of Life, In 2 vols. 18mo. Engravings. 
The purpose of this pleasing story is to convey instruction in the arts and Natural 
History, and, at the same time, to inculcate by example principles which tend to the 
promotion of social happiness. Every one has heard of Robinson Crusoej and the 
unrivalled and long-continued popularity of that admirable narrative, proves that 
the tastes and feelings to which it addresses itself are among the strongest and most 
universal which belong to human nature. The adventures of the Swiss family are 
somewhat similar in character, and, of course, in interest ; and they illustrate, in the 
most forcible and pleasing manner, the efficacy of piety, industry, ingenuity, and good- 
temper, in smoothing difficulties and procuring enjoyments under the most adverse 
circumstances. The story abounds with instruction and entertainment, and well 
deserves the high encomium that has been passed upon it, of being one of the best 
children's books ever written. 
THE SON OF A GENIUS. A Tale, for the Use of Youth. 
By Mrs. Hofland. ISmo, Engravings. 
This admirable story has been too long familiar to the public — at least to that portion 
of it wliich has advanced beyond the period of childhood — to require either eulogy or 
description. It has for many years maintained its place among the best and most 
esteemed juvenile works in the English language; and its popularity is easily 
accounted for by the touching interest of the incidents, and the purity of the principles 
it inculcates both of wisdom and religion. The pubUshers were induced to reprint 
it, partly by the advice and soUcitations of many of their friends, and their own 
knowledge of its merits, and partly by the consideration that it has long been out 
■of print, and that it was very difficult to procure a copy. 
THE YOUNG CRUSOE ; or, the Shipwrecked Boy. Contain- 
ing an Account of his Shipwreck, and Residence for Several Months alone upon 
an Uninhabited Island. By Mrs. Hofland. 18mo. Engravings. 
Mrs. Hofland, the admirable author of the " Son of a Genius," and other excellent 
juvenile productions, is also the writer of this pleasing story. In its plan and 
objects it is somewhat similar to the "Swiss Family Robinson;" and, like it, 
will be read with dehght by every little boy or girl who can sympatMze in the mis- 
fortunes, or rejoice in the comforts and enjoyments of another. The style, the in- 
cidents, and the pervading spirit are all in the highest degree excellent,— as, indeed, 
are all the writings of this accomplished and amiable author. The culture of the 
youthful mind requires talents of a pecuhar character ; and, when accomplished with 
abiUty, reflects the highest credit upon the successful teacher. None have been more 
successful than Mrs. Hofland ; and her name alone is a sufficient warrant for the 
merits of any book to which it is appended. 
THE CLERGYMAN'S ORPHAN, and Other Tales. By a 
Clergyman. For the Use of Youth. 18mo. Engravings. 
The author of the " Clergyman's Orphan" informs us that with most of the char- 
acters whose romantic history is here recorded he was personally acquainted ; and 
vouches that it is substantially a narrative of facts. ■ The object of the work is to 
strengthen in the minds of young persons the conviction of a special superintending 
Providence. 
DISCOURSES AND ADDRESSES ON SUBJECTS OF 
AMERICAN HISTORY, ARTS, AND LITERATURE. By Gulian C. 
Verplanck. 12mo. 
