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EPISODES OF INSECT LIFE.
By Acheta Domestica. In Three Series: I. Insects of Spring.—II. Insects of Summer.—III. Insects of Autumn. Beautifully illustrated. Crown 8vo., cloth, gilt, price $2.00 each. The same beautifully colored after nature, extra gilt, $4.00 each.
“A book elegant enough for the centre table, witty enough for after dinner, and wise enough for the study and the school-room. One of the beautiful lessons of this work is the kindly view it takes of nature. Nothing is made in vain not only, but nothing is made ugly or repulsive. A charm is thrown around every object, and life suffused through all, suggestive of the Creator's goodness and wisdom.”—N. Y. Evangelist.
“Moths, glow-worms, lady-birds, may-flies, bees, and a variety of other inhabitants of the insect world, are descanted upon in a pleasing style, combining scientific information with romance, in a manner peculiarly attractive.”—Commercial Advertiser.
“The book includes solid instruction as well as genial and captivating mirth. The scientific knowledge of the writer is thoroughly reliable.”—Examiner.
MEN AND WOMEN OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.
By Arsene Houssaye, with beautifully Engraved Portraits of Louis XV., and Madame de Pompadour. Two volume 12mo. 450 pages each, extra superfine paper, price $2.50.
Contents.—Dufresny, Fontenelle, Marivaux, Piron, The Abbé Prevost, Gentil-Bernard, Florian, Boufflers, Diderot, Grétry, Riverol, Louis XV., Greuze, Boucher, The Vanloos, Lantara, Watteau, La Motte, Dehle, Abbé Trublet, Buffon, Dorat, Cardinal de Bernis, Crébillon the Gay, Marie Antoinette, Made. de Pompadour, Vadé, Mlle. Camargo, Mlle. Clairon, Mad. de la Popelinière, Sophie Arnould, Crébillon the Tragic, Mlle. Guimard, Three Pages in the Life of Dancourt, A Promenade in the Palais-Royal, the Chevalier de la Clos.
“A more fascinating book than this rarely issues from the teeming press. Fascinating in its subject; fascinating in its style: fascinating in its power to lead the reader into castle-building of the most gorgeous and bewitching description.”—Courier & Enquirer.
“This is a most welcome book, full of information and amusement, in the form of memoirs, comments, and anecdotes. It has the style of light literature, with the usefulness of the gravest. It should be in every library, and the hands of every reader.”—Boston Commonwealth.
“A Book of Books.—Two deliciously spicy volumes, that are a perfect bonne bouche for an epicure in reading.”—Home Journal.
PHILOSOPHERS AND ACTRESSES
By Arsene Houssaye. With beautifully-engraved Portraits of Voltaire and Mad. Parabère. Two vols., 12mo, price $2.50.
“We have here the most charming book we have read these many days,—so powerful in its fascination that we have been held for hours from our imperious labors or needful slumbers, by the entrancing influence of its pages. One of the most desirable fruits of the prolific field of literature of the present season.”—Portland Eclectic.
“Two brilliant and fascinating—we had almost said, bewitching—volumes, combining information and amusement, the lightest gossip, with solid and serviceable wisdom.”—Yankee Blade.
“It is a most admirable book, full of originality, wit, information and philosophy. Indeed, the vividness of the book is extraordinary. The scenes and descriptions are absolutely life-like.”—Southern Literary Gazette.
“The works of the present writer are the only ones the spirit of whose rhetoric does justice to those times, and in fascination of description and style equal the fascinations they descant upon.”—New Orleans Commercial Bulletin.
“The author is a brilliant writer, and serves up his sketches in a sparkling manner.”—Christian Freeman.
ANCIENT EGYPT UNDER THE PHARAOHS.
By John Kendrick, M. A. In 2 vols., 12mo, price $2.50.
“No work has heretofore appeared suited to the wants of the historical student, which combined the labors of artists, travellers, interpreters and critics, during the periods from the earliest records of the monarchy to its final absorption in the empire of Alexander. This work supplies this deficiency.”—Olive Branch.
“Not only the geography and political history of Egypt under the Pharaohs are given, but we are furnished with a minute account of the domestic manners and customs of the inhabitants, their language, laws, science, religion, agriculture, navigation and commerce.”—Commercial Advertiser.
“These volumes present a comprehensive view of the results of the combined labors of travellers, artists, and scientific explorers, which have effected so much during the present century toward the development of Egyptian archæology and history.”—Journal of Commerce.
“The descriptions are very vivid and one wanders, delighted with the author, through the land of Egypt, gathering at every step, new phases of her wondrous history, and ends with a more intelligent knowledge than he ever before had, of the land of the Pharaohs.”—American Spectator.
COMPARATIVE PHYSIOGNOMY;
Or Resemblances between Men and Animals. By J. W. Redfield, M.D. In one vol., 8vo, with several hundred illustrations, price, $2.00.
“Dr. Redfield has produced a very curious, amusing, and instructive book, curious in its originality and illustrations, amusing in the comparisons and analyses, and instructive because it contains very much useful information on a too much neglected subject. It will be eagerly read and quickly appreciated.”—National Ægis.
“The whole work exhibits a good deal of scientific research, intelligent observation, and ingenuity.”—Daily Union.
“Highly entertaining even to those who have little time to study the science.”—Detroit Daily Advertiser.
“This is a remarkable volume and will be read by two classes, those who study for information, and those who read for amusement. For its originality and entertaining character, we commend it to our readers.”—Albany Express.
“It is overflowing with wit, humor, and originality, and profusely illustrated. The whole work is distinguished by vast research and knowledge.”—Knickerbocker.
“The plan is a novel one; the proofs striking, and must challenge the attention of the curious.”—Daily Advertiser.
MOORE'S LIFE OF SHERIDAN.
Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, by Thomas Moore, with Portrait after Sir Joshua Reynolds. Two vols., 12mo, cloth, $2.00.
“One of the most brilliant biographies in English literature. It is the life of a wit written by a wit, and few of Tom Moore's most sparkling poems are more brilliant and fascinating than this biography.”—Boston Transcript.
“This is at once a most valuable biography of the most celebrated wit of the times, and one of the most entertaining works of its gifted author.”—Springfield Republican.
“The Life of Sheridan, the wit, contains as much food for serious thought as the best sermon that was ever penned.”—Arthur's Home Gazette.
“The sketch of such a character and career as Sheridan's by such a hand as Moore's, can never cease to be attractive.”—N. Y. Courier and Enquirer.
“The work is instructive and full of interest.”—Christian Intelligencer.
“It is a gem of biography; full of incident, elegantly written, warmly appreciative, and on the whole candid and just. Sheridan was a rare and wonderful genius, and has in this work justice done to his surpassing merits.”—N. Y. Evangelist.
BARRINGTON'S SKETCHES.
Personal Sketches of his own Time, by Sir Jonah Barrington, Judge of the High Court of Admiralty in Ireland, with Illustrations by Darley. Third Edition, 12mo, cloth, $1.25.
“A more entertaining book than this is not often thrown in our way. His sketches of character are inimitable; and many of the prominent men of his time are hit off in the most striking and graceful outline.”—Albany Argus.
“He was a very shrewd observer and eccentric writer, and his narrative of his own life, and sketches of society in Ireland during his times, are exceedingly humorous and interesting.”—N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
“It is one of those works which are conceived and written in so hearty a view, and brings before the reader so many palpable and amusing characters, that the entertainment and information are equally balanced.”—Boston Transcript.
“This is one of the most entertaining books of the season.”—N. Y. Recorder.
“It portrays in life-like colors the characters and daily habits of nearly all the English and Irish celebrities of that period.”—N. Y. Courier and Enquirer.
JOMINI'S CAMPAIGN OF WATERLOO.
The Political and Military History of the Campaign of Waterloo, from the French of Gen. Baron Jomini, by Lieut. S. V. Benet, U. S. Ordnance, with a Map, 12mo, cloth, 75 cents.
“Of great value, both for its historical merit and its acknowledged impartiality.”—Christian Freeman, Boston.
“It has long been regarded in Europe as a work of more than ordinary merit, while to military men his review of the tactics and manœuvres of the French Emperor during the few days which preceded his final and most disastrous defeat, is considered as instructive, as it is interesting.”—Arthur's Home Gazette.
“It is a standard authority and illustrates a subject of permanent interest. With military students, and historical inquirers, it will be a favorite reference, and for the general reader it possesses great value and interest.”—Boston Transcript.
“It throws much light on often mooted points respecting Napoleon's military and political genius. The translation is one of much vigor.”—Boston Commonwealth.
“It supplies an important chapter in the most interesting and eventful period of Napoleon's military career.”—Savannah Daily News.
“It is ably written and skilfully translated.”—Yankee Blade.
NOTES AND EMENDATIONS OF SHAKESPEARE.
Notes and Emendations to the Text of Shakespeare's Plays, from the Early Manuscript Corrections in a copy of the folio of 1632, in the possession of John Payne Collier, Esq., F.S.A. Third edition, with a facsimile of the Manuscript Corrections. 1 vol. 12mo, cloth, $1.50.
“It is not for a moment to be doubted, we think, that in this volume a contribution has been made to the clearness and accuracy of Shakespeare's text, by far the most important of any offered or attempted since Shakespeare lived and wrote.”—Lond. Exam.
“The corrections which Mr. Collier has here given to the world are, we venture to think, of more value than the labors of nearly all the critics on Shakespeare's text put together.”—London Literary Gazette.
“It is a rare gem in the history of literature, and can not fail to command the attention of all the amateurs of the writings of the immortal dramatic poet.”—Ch'ston Cour.
“It is a book absolutely indispensable to every admirer of Shakespeare who wishes to read him understandingly.”—Louisville Courier.
“It is clear from internal evidence, that for the most part they are genuine restorations of the original plays. They carry conviction with them.”—Home Journal.
“This volume is an almost indispensable companion to any of the editions of Shakespeare, so numerous and often important are many of the corrections.”—Register, Philadelphia.
THE HISTORY OF THE CRUSADES.
By Joseph François Michaud. Translated by W. Robson, 3 vols. 12mo., maps, $3.75.
“It is comprehensive and accurate in the detail of facts, methodical and lucid in arrangement, with a lively and flowing narrative.”—Journal of Commerce.
“We need not say that the work of Michaud has superseded all other histories of the Crusades. This history has long been the standard work with all who could read it in its original language. Another work on the same subject is as improbable as a new history of the 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.'”—Salem Freeman.
“The most faithful and masterly history ever written of the wild wars for the Holy Land.”—Philadelphia American Courier.
“The ability, diligence, and faithfulness, with which Michaud has executed his great task, are undisputed; and it is to his well-filled volumes that the historical student must now resort for copious and authentic facts, and luminous views respecting this most romantic and wonderful period in the annals of the Old World.”—Boston Daily Courier.
MARMADUKE WYVIL.
An Historical Romance of 1651, by Henry W. Herbert, author of the “Cavaliers of England,” &c., &c. Fourteenth Edition. Revised and Corrected.
“This is one of the best works of the kind we have ever read—full of thrilling incidents and adventures in the stirring times of Cromwell, and in that style which has made the works of Mr. Herbert so popular.”—Christian Freeman, Boston.
“The work is distinguished by the same historical knowledge, thrilling incident, and pictorial beauty of style, which have characterized all Mr. Herbert's fictions and imparted to them such a bewitching interest.”—Yankee Blade.
“The author out of a simple plot and very few characters, has constructed a novel of deep interest and of considerable historical value. It will be found well worth reading.”—National Ægis, Worcester.