“The life of the good old Quakeress, and once dashing Amelia Opie, is one of very remarkable interest. Possessed of a singularly joyous temperament, full of artless vivacity, and gifted with the most loveable powers of conversation and expression, she went forth in early womanhood into the élite of London society, and found a welcome, through her own natural graces and cheerfulness, among the most brilliant circles of wit and intellect of the metropolis; and, as reminded in a gentle remonstrance from her friend Joseph John Gurney, was everywhere ‘liked, flattered, and admired.’ Sir James Macintosh, Sir Walter Scott, Mrs. Siddons, the Kembles, Mrs. Inchbald, Sheridan, Rogers, Northcote, Humboldt, Sydney Smith, Wilkie, and many other celebrities of that day, courted alike her friendship and her society.”—Literary Gazette.
Progressive French Lessons.
A Series of Progressive Reading Lessons in French Pronunciation and Reading, adapted to the Elements of French Pronunciation. By M. De Rouillon. A New Edition, revised by M. Gouly de Chaville. 12mo. Price 2s. 6d.
IN THE PRESS.
Daily Thoughts for a Child;
By Mrs. Thomas Geldart. 18mo. Price 2s.
Infant School Bible Lessons.
The Brampton Infant School Bible Lessons. By M. W. 18mo. cloth, with eight illustrations. 2s. 6d.
Emilie the Peacemaker;
By Mrs. Thos. Geldart. Price 2s. 6d.; or elegantly boarded, gilt edges, 3s.
“This beautiful story excels almost all the moral and religious tales we know. The best things of Mrs. Sherwood and Mrs. Hofland are in many respects inferior to it; and Miss Edgeworth seldom wrote more vigorously and charmingly; while in purity of sentiment and exquisite illustration of the truth it embodies, it is richer far than are the works of the writers we have named. Seldom has a great lesson been more touchingly taught, or piety of heart and life been rendered more attractive. We cannot omit to speak of, and to praise, the truth to nature, the refinement of mind, the originality of construction, and the delicacy of diction, by which this tale is characterised; and we are sure it will never miss a welcome from young people, nor a cordial appreciation from older readers of pure and simple tastes.”—Nonconformist.
“We know not when we have read a tale so entirely to our mind as this. It makes us wish we could have our young days over again; for sure we are that with such a monitor as ‘Emilie,’ we should have been saved from many bitter after feelings of regret. The lesson conveyed in the tale is one of heavenly wisdom, inculcating ‘peace upon earth, and good-will towards men,’ and the heart of every reader must be improved by it.”—Norfolk News.
“Mrs. Geldart is one of those who think that a soft answer turneth away wrath; and this great truth she wishes to impress on the minds of the young; hence the story of the ‘Peacemaker,’ which is an account of a family on the eastern coast of England all turned into a happy one by obedience to this truth. Mrs. Geldart is an agreeable writer, and her book is likely to be useful to the class for which it is composed.”—Standard of Freedom.