With numerous Woodcuts from Designs by George Cruikshank, engraved by Thompson and Williams.
In order to promote the wishes and intention of the author, and to give the work the widest circulation, it has been printed in its present form, at one-third of the original price, with embellishments by the most talented artists.
“Many Lives of Nelson have been written, but one was yet wanting, clear and concise enough to become a manual for the young sailor, which he may carry about with him till he has treasured up the example in his memory and in his heart.”—Author’s Preface.
“A work which, as long as the English language is understood, will be regarded as one of the finest monuments that genius ever raised to valour.”—Monthly Review.
THE LIFE OF MAHOMET,
FOUNDER OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM, AND OF THE EMPIRE OF THE SARACENS.
By Rev. Samuel Green.
With the exception of the religion of the Gospel, that of Mahomet has produced the greatest revolution recorded in history, and effected the greatest changes in the state of the civilized world; its history and character, therefore, become an object of curiosity with every enlightened mind. Considered as part of the general annals of the world, unconnected with religion, it furnishes most interesting records of the human race; but viewed as part of the chain of predicted events, having a direct reference to the Christian Church, it urges a stronger claim to our attention. The events of Mahomet’s life are to be found in works inaccessible from their costliness, discouraging from their bulk, and sometimes written in Eastern characters. This volume is a compilation from the most authentic.
JOURNAL
OF AN EXPEDITION TO EXPLORE THE COURSE AND TERMINATION OF THE NIGER.
By Richard and John Lander.