THE CARTOONS OF RAPHAEL.
Second Edition, in 8vo. 8s. 6d. cloth boards.
CARTONENSIA; or an Historical and Critical Account of the Tapestries in the Vatican; copied from the designs of Raphael of Urbino, and of such of the Cartoons whence they were woven, as are now in preservation. With Notes and Illustrations. To which are subjoined, Remarks on the Causes which retard the progress of the higher departments of Paintings in this country. By the Rev. W. Gunn, B.D. Second Edition, with Additions.
"Mr. Gunn's commentary upon this beautiful production (the Nativity) is well written, and contains canons of criticism which we conceive to be in the most correct taste.... Indeed we would strongly recommend 'Cartonensia' to general attention. It bears about it all the marks of a liberal and accomplished mind, cordially devoted to the prosperity of the fine arts; and we trust that its criticisms, founded, as they generally are, in good sense, and always elegantly expressed, will exercise a salutary influence upon the public taste."—Monthly Review.
"In dismissing this work, we would recommend it most cordially to our friends. The artist will find much information, coupled with much admirable advice, in its pages, while the general reader will be amused with its details, and instructed by the remarks, both historical and theological, which he will meet with in perusing it. Mr. Gunn is a man of much critical acumen, softened down and polished by his gentlemanly feelings, and amiable spirit; and we think that few will arise from his book without sensations of gratitude for his labours in its compilation, and of satisfaction for the information he so pleasingly communicates."—Arnold's Magazine of the Fine Arts.
Mr. Forbes's new Work on Horticulture.
HORTICULTURAL TOUR THROUGH GERMANY, BELGIUM, and FRANCE, in 1836. By James Forbes, F.H.S. &c., Author of "Hortus Woburnensis; or, the Gardens and Grounds of Woburn Abbey." In royal and demy 8vo.
NEW POEM.
In 8vo. 6s. 6d., cloth boards.
ALFRED THE GREAT. A Poem. By G. L. Newnham Collingwood, Esq., Editor of the 'Life and Correspondence of Admiral Lord Collingwood.'
"At any other time than the present, when the tide of literary taste is running against poetry of the severely heroic character, the appearance of such a work as 'Alfred the Great' would have excited a general interest, and ensured the author a high place among the writers of his country. * * * We may add that the interest of the poem never flags, and has the additional merit of keeping pace with the progress of the story from its commencement to its conclusion."—New Monthly Mag., August 1.
THE HON. and REV. WILLIAM HERBERT'S NEW WORK, ON AMARYLLIDACEÆ. Illustrated by numerous Plates, coloured and plain, with a Treatise on Hybrid Vegetables subjoined, may be certainly expected in the course of the present month. 1 vol. royal 8vo. 1l. 5s.; or coloured 1l. 18s.
PERSONAL SAFETY FROM LIGHTNING, &c. 1s.
Directions for ensuring Personal Safety during storms of Thunder and Lightning; and for the right application of Conductors to Houses and other Buildings. By John Leigh, Esq. Third Edition. With the Instructions of the Humane Society.
"The whole of the little tract being of that plain, sensible, and accurate character, as particularly to enlighten not only the ignorant peasant, but the public in general, as to the best ascertained means of escaping destruction, or damage, from thunder storms."—Monthly Review, May 1.
Third Edition, with a Plate and two Diagrams. 1s. or 1s. 6d. bound and gilt.
WHAT IS A COMET, PAPA? or, a familiar Description of Comets; more particularly Halley's Comet. To which is prefixed, a Concise Account of the other Heavenly Bodies. By Rosina Maria Zornlin.
"A timely question, answered after the German fashion, by telling plainly, 'all, how, and about it.' The first, a conversation among a family of clever children, the boy relating the leading truths of Astronomy to his sisters, while they are waiting the return of their parents: the second part is papa's own account of the passing Comet, in answer to the question which forms the title. Both are very well done, and the authoress deserves great credit for the thought and its realization."—Atlas, August 28.
Also, by the same Author,
THE SOLAR ECLIPSE; or, The Two Almanacs; containing more Inquiries in Astronomy. Plate and Diagrams, 1s.; or 1s. 6d. bound and coloured.
"Just the sort of book we love to put into the hands of young persons. It invites them to inquiry, and makes them laudably curious. There is in this little work much valuable information, both on the solar system and on Comets, which, just now, will be peculiarly attractive."—London Journal.
"There are editions on common paper which may be had for a trifle, and one of which should be in every family within the nation, where ignorance or children may be found. We cannot conceive of any means by which the majesty and power of the Almighty is to be so easily and forcibly impressed upon the uninformed mind, as by putting this little tract into the hands of such. That must be a heartless and wicked parent, who will not enjoy the earnestness and ingenuity of the thousand interrogatories that will thereafter be innocently proposed by the same inquirer."—Monthly Review.
THE YOUNG HORSEWOMAN'S COMPENDIUM OF THE MODERN ART OF RIDING.
In progressive Lessons; designed to give a secure and graceful seat on Horseback; at the same time so effectually to form the Hand, that, in a short time, perfect command of the Horse may be obtained. By Edward Stanley; with illustrative plates, 10s. bds.
"But we have said enough of this Manual, and have only to add that it is a very sensible and judicious publication."—Literary Gazette.