The Publishers of this little Work, desirous of its being generally circulated, have reduced the price from Three Shillings and Sixpence to Half-a-Crown, and they have little doubt but the sale will become as extensive as the Twin Sisters, written by the same Author (a Work that has received the encomium of Mrs. Trimmer, and other persons who have published Books for the Instruction of Youth), and of which 25,000 copies have been sold.—The following Books, written by the same Author, may be had of the Publishers:
1. Twin Sisters, or the Advantages of Religion, by Miss Sandham, 13th edit. 3s. 6d.
2. The History of Britannicus and his Sister Octavia, a Tale from the Roman History, price 6s.
3. Chosroes and Heraclius, or the Vicissitudes of a Century, with 4 Engravings, price 3s.
4. The History of William Selwyn, or the Folly of early Indulgence, with a Frontispiece, price 4s.
5. The Travels of St. Paul, in a Series of Letters, with a Map, 2s.
The undermentioned Books have also been recently published, and may be had, Wholesale and Retail, of Harris and Son, Corner of St. Paul's Church-yard.
1. Fruits of Enterprize, exhibited in the Travels of Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia, interspersed with the Observations of a Mother to her Children, with 24 Engravings; price 6s. plain, and 7s. 6d. coloured; by the Author of the "Indian Cabinet."
2. Theodore, or, the Crusaders, by Mrs. Hofland, with 24 Engravings, price 5s. plain, and 6s. 6d. coloured.
3. Polar Scenes, exhibited in the Voyages of Heamskirk and Barenz to the Northern Regions, with 36 Engravings, price 5s. plain, and 6s. 6d. col.
4. Scenes in Great Britain, for the Amusement and Instruction of little Tarry-at-home Travellers, illustrated with 84 Copper-plate Engravings, price, half-bound plain, 5s. and with coloured plates, 7s.
5. Scenes in Europe, by the same Author, and same number of Engravings, price 4s. plain, and 6s. coloured.
6. Scenes in Asia, ditto.
7. Scenes in Africa, ditto.
8. Scenes in America, ditto.
9. True Stories from Ancient History, chronologically arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne, 2 vols, price 6s.
⁂ Seventy-two Engravings from the Designs of Mr. Brooke, are nearly ready to illustrate the Stories in the above work, which for neatness of engraving and accuracy of design, are considered to be superior to any work of a similar kind hitherto offered to the public.
10. Stories from Modern History are also published on the same plan, in 3 vols. price 7s. 6d. half-bound.
11. Hints on the Sources of Happiness. Written by a Mother; Author of "Always Happy," &c. &c. in 2 vols. price 12s. boards.
12. Select Topography of England, or Historical and Descriptive Delineations of the most curious Works of Nature and Art in each County; calculated as an agreeable Companion to the Tourist, or a Class Book for the Student. Illustrated with near 300 Views of ancient Castles, Cathedrals, Noblemen and Gentlemen's Seats, &c. By I. N. Brewer, Author of the "Introduction to the Beauties of England," and Writer of the Descriptions of many of the Counties in that elaborate Work, 2 vols. 12mo.
13. The Eskdale Herd Boy, a Scottish Tale for Youth; by Mrs. Blackford, adorned with an elegant Frontispiece, in 1 vol. 12mo. 5s.
14. The Advantages of Education, or History of the Wingfield Family, with an elegant Frontispiece, price 2s. half-bound.
15. The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, a new and improved edition; interspersed with Reflections, Religious and Moral, and adorned with 12 neat Engravings, price 3s. plain, or 4s. coloured.
16. The Chapter of Kings, by Mr. Collins; exhibiting the most important Events in the English History, and calculated to impress upon the Youthful Mind a recollection of the Succession of the English Monarchs, illustrated by 38 Copper-plate Engravings, in which the Costume of each Reign is strictly attended to. Price 3s. 6d. plain, or 5s. coloured.
17. A Visit to Uncle William in Town; or, a Description of the most remarkable Buildings in the British Metropolis, illustrated with 66 Engravings. Price 4s. half-bound.
18. Marmaduke Multiply's Merry Method of Making Minor Mathematicians; or, the Multiplication Table, illustrated with 69 appropriate Engravings, to be had either in 4 parts, price 1s. each, plain, and 1s. 6d. coloured; or half-bound together 4s. 6d. plain, or 6s. 6d. coloured.
19. Dame Truelove's Tales, now first published, as Useful Lessons for little Misses and Masters, and ornamented with 22 Engravings, price 2s. 6d. plain, or 3s. 6d. coloured, half-bound, 2d edit.
20. The Canary Bird, a Tale for Youth; by Miss Mant, Author of many approved little Works for Young Persons. Price 4s. bound.
21. Always Happy!! or, Anecdotes of Felix and his Sister Serena, a Tale, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.
22. Right and Wrong, exhibited in the History of Rosa and Agnes, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.
23. A Key to Knowledge; or, Things in Common Use simply and shortly explained, in a Series of Dialogues, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.
24. A Visit to the Bazar, in which not only are described the different Articles sold there, but an useful and appropriate Lesson is deduced from them, by noticing in a pleasing manner every Manufacture, Science, &c. that presents itself, illustrated by 32 Engravings, price 3s. plain, and 4s. coloured.
25. A Familiar Natural History of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, and Insects, illustrated by 64 Engravings, price 2s. 6d. plain, or 3s. 6d. coloured, half-bound.
26. The Spring Bud, or Rural Scenery, in Verse; with descriptive Notes for the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons. By Miss Appleton; adorned with an elegant Frontispiece, from a Drawing by herself, engraved by Scott, price 2s. boards.
27. The Pleasures of Life; written for the Use of her Children, by the Author of "Always Happy," &c. With an elegant Frontispiece, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.
28. The Son of a Genius, a Tale for Young Persons, by Mrs. Hofland, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.
29. Ellen the Teacher, a Tale for Youth, by Mrs. Hofland, 1 vol. price 2s. 6d. half-bound.
30. The Blind Farmer and his Children, by Mrs. Hofland, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.
⁂ The following little Works by the late Mrs. Trimmer, having been before the Public for some years, it is only necessary for the Publishers to state, they are New Editions, printed on good Paper, and a clear type.
1. Mrs. Trimmer's English History, brought down to the Peace of Paris; with 48 Engravings on Wood; 2 vols. 9s. bound.
2. —— Antient History, with 40 Engravings; 4s. 6d. bound.
3. —— Roman History, with 40 Engravings; 4s. 6d. bound.
4. —— Scripture History, New Testament, with 40 Engravings; 3s. bound.
5. —— Scripture History, Old Testament, with 24 Engravings; 3s. bound.
6. —— Old Testament Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2 vols. 3s. 6d. bound.
7. —— New Testament Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2 vols. 5s. 6d. bound.
8. —— Roman History Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2 vols. 5s. 6d. bound.
9. —— Antient History Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2 vols. 5s. 6d. bound.
10. —— Questions to her English, Antient, Roman and Scripture Histories, 2 vols, bound in red. Price 6s.
HARRIS'S CABINET
OF
AMUSEMENT AND INSTRUCTION;
Consisting of the most approved Novelties for the Nursery; printed in a superior manner upon good Paper, 1s. 6d. each, and illustrated with Sixteen Engravings neatly coloured.
1. Mother Hubbard and her Dog.
2. Dame Trot and her Cat.
3. Cock Robin, a Painted Toy, for either Girl or Boy.
4. History of the House that Jack Built.
5. Nursery Novelties, or a New Alphabet for Children.
6. History of the Apple Pie, written by Z; an Alphabet for little Masters and Misses.
7. Dame Dearlove's Ditties for the Nursery, or Songs for the Amusement of Infants.
8. Peter Piper's Practical Principles of Plain and Perfect Pronunciation.
9. The Infant's Friend, or Easy Reading Lessons.
10. The Snow Drop, or Poetic Trifles for Little Folks, after the manner of the "Daisy" and "Cowslip."
11. The Hobby-Horse, or the High Road to Learning: being a revival of that favourite Alphabet, "A was an Archer and shot at a Frog."
12. Cries of London, or Sketches of various Characters in the Metropolis.
13. The Courtship, Marriage, and Pic-Nic Dinner, of Cock Robin and Jenny Wren.
14. The Alphabet of Goody Two-Shoes; "by learning which she soon got rich."
15. History of Sixteen Wonderful Old Women; illustrated with as many Engravings, exhibiting their principal Eccentricities.
16. Spring Flowers, or Easy Lessons for Young Children, not exceeding Words of Two Syllables. By Mrs. Ritson.
17. Sir Harry Herald's Graphical Representation of the Dignitaries of England, shewing the Costume of different Ranks, from the King to a Commoner, with the Regalia used at the Coronation.
18. The Paths of Learning, strewed with Flowers, or English Grammar illustrated.
19. Tommy Trip's Museum, or a Peep at the Quadruped Race, Part I.
20. Tommy Trip's Museum, Part II.
21. Tommy Trip's Museum, Part III.
22. The Phœnix, or a Choice Collection of Riddles and Charades.
23. The Costume of Different Nations, illustrated.
24. Wonders, descriptive of some of the most remarkable in Art and Nature.
25. The Monthly Monitor; or Short Stories, adapted to every Season of the Year. By Mrs. Ritson.
26. Simple Stories in Words of One Syllable, by the Author of the "Stories of Old Daniel."
27. The Picturesque Primer, or First Step up the Ladder of Learning, with 72 Engravings.