and opinions, detailed in the same engaging and instructive manner. Another historical romance, but with more of the extravagance of fiction, has been published at Hamburg "Berthold Schwarts, Inventor of Gunpowder," in 2 volumes; a work from which the reader will derive much entertainment; and some knowledge of the events, epinions, and manners, of the fourteenth century. imperfect without them.-"Corre- of Greece and Grecian manners spondence relative to the Astronomical and Geographical Sciences, by Zach," is the title of a new journal, which promises to be of considerable importance on all subjects relative to the Sciences specified in the title it consists of sixteen articles, some compiled from other journals, and some original. Two numbers only have yet made their appearance. The Elements of Hydrodynamics, by G. Vega," although of itself a complete work, forms in reality the fourth volume of the author's Elements of Mathematics, the first three volumes of which appeared in 1782, 1784, and 1788. The first treated of arithmetic and finite quantities; the second of geometry; and the third of mechanics. The present embraces the principles of hydrostatics, aerostatics, hydraulics, and the motions of solid bodies in a resisting medium. It is a work of great perspicuity and accuracy. Of new editions of Classics, there have been published, an edition of "The Alcestis of Euripides, by Wagner," the result of several memoirs read by the editor to the Philological Society; and one of the "Remains of Velleius Paterculus, with Notes, by Jani and Kranse, with a Dissertation by Morgenstern on Velleius Paterculus's historic Accuracy." The prolegomena consist of four memoirs, which contain a critical history of Velleius; and the work concludes with the notes of Herel, and two indexes; the first on the Memorabilia of Velleius, and the second of Latinity.-The venerable Wieland has published a work entitled "Aristippus," in 4 volumes; which may be considered as a companion for Anacharsis's Travels, and embraces much of the history Among the Works on Chemistry and Medicine published in the year 1801 in Germany, are many translations, with improvements and additions. The following list will perhaps nearly comprise the original works on those branches of knowledge. "A Parallel between Asclepiades and John Brown, by K. F. Burdach, M. D.;" "Academic Dissertations of Upsal, delivered during the Presidency of C. P. Thunberg, Volume the second;" "Anatomical Memoirs, by H. F. Isenflamm and J. C. Rosenmuller;"« Manual of Health for the Year 1801, by a Society of Physicians at Vienna;" "A System of practical Medicine, by C. W. Hufeland, Part first;" "On the most convenient Arrangement of Field Hospitals, by Dr. G. P. Michaëlis, late Field Physician in the Electoral Brunswick Lunenburg Service;" "An Explanation of Acids, ALcalis, Earth, and Metals: of their Combinations and Affinities. In twelve Tables, by J. R. Trommsdorff." With respect to the literary productions of Italy and Switzerland, the following sketch probably includes the most important: On the Dramatic Art, by F. A. Capacelli:" a work published at Milan, as introductory to a collection of X 3 Goldoni's Goldoni's dramatic pieces.-At Parma has been at length published a work, which, we are informed, has been eighteen years in the press, under the title of "The Origin, Progress, and Present State of every kind of Literature, by the Abbé D. Giov. Andres," in seven quarto volumes. An undertaking so stupendous in its comprehension of objects seems scarcely fitted for the life or talents of one man; yet the author has by patient research and industry furnished a work in which the excellencies far transcend the blemishes. The plan is particularly excellent, and might be improved with the greatest advantage by a few literary men in any nation. "Petrarch at Arqua, a scientific and historical Essay, by J. B. Zaborro," is a very pleasing and classical sketch, drawn up with a view of directing the public attention to the antiquities and rural views of Arqua, the last retreat of Petrarch. "On the Physical Economy of the Ancients in the Structure of their Cities. By Gaetano of Angora." A new edition of " Dio Cassius, by Jacob Morelli," improved from a manuscript in the library of Venice, whose merit had escaped the notice of Bongiovani and Zanetti. "Of the Birth-place of Virgil, a Memoir of L. Casali." "Moral Epigrams of Joseph Maria Pagnani, a Carmelite." The very few publica tions from Switzerland are, Hel vetic Entomology, or A Table of the Insects of Switzerland, arranged after a new Manner;" a very beautiful and valuable work: and "The Correspondence of Gesner with his Son," which chiefly relates to the fine arts, and was written from the year 1784 to 1788, while Gesner's son, an artist, resided at Rome. That we should not have more from Switzerland, cannot for a moment be a subject of wonder to whoever' contemplates the degraded and help less state of that once peaceful and happy country. In reviewing the literature of France, during our prescribed period, we are enabled, from nearness of intercourse, to form a iist that may be relied on, as containing those works of real merit which are generally interesting; but which, we are sorry to add, are fewer in number this year than might be expected from a nation rising in consequence, and in boasted advan◄ tages of other kinds. With respect to Theology, we have to notice only one work of small bulk, but of greater real importance, in a national view, than any we can enumerate, "The Concordatbetween Bonaparte, chief Consul of the French Republic, and his Holiness Pope Pius VII.; toge ther with the Speech of M. Portalis, Counsellor of State, on presenting it to the Legislative Body." This singular performance is no object of criticism: the establishment formed by the chief consul, however, may be said, without disrespect, to be very far removed from what the enlightened Christian and philosopher would have prescribed. When we add that the priests are, as formerly, forbidden to marry, we adduce sufficient proof that France has gained as little by her religious as by her civil revolution. Under the most general head of Philosophy may be ranked the "Natural History of Mankind, or Researches into its general physical and moral Principles; preceded by a Discourse on the Nature of organised Beings, and on their Physiology; to which is annexed, A Dissertation on the Savage of Aveyron; by J. J. Virey: in two volumes:" of which the second ap pears pears to us the most interesting, although not unmixed with the prevalent infidelity of the French philosophers. The subjects treated in it are: man, as the chief of animals; his natural manners, and principles of his perfectibility; the moral character of nations; of fashions in general; of national customs; of human sacrifices, and anthropophagy; of languages, and their dialects; writing; religions, their origin and effects; amusements, and dancing; music, education, and philosophy; national pride; slavery of negroes; and the classification of nations according to their civilisation, and of the marks of their perfection.➡“ Introduction to the Philosophy of Plato, translated from the Greek of Alcinous, by J. J. Combe's Dounons," and apparently with accuracy and fidelity. The authenticity of the work of Alcinois has been well ascer tained by Fabricius, in the fourth volume of his Bibliotheca Græca, and from his authority M. Combes was induced to translate it. In the departments of Chemistry, Natural History, and Mathematics, the French experimental philosophers pursue their inquiries with spirit and vigour. In the "Memoirs of the National Institute," and the "Annals of Chemistry," are many important and ablywritten articles. In these national works there is at least no fallingoff that is visible. Of separate publications, we have to enumerate" A System of Chemical Discoveries, with their Application to the Phenomena of Nature and Art. By A. F. Foureroy." In 10 volumes. The most complete collection of chemical facts yet offered to the world; but on which it is the less necessary to dwell in this place, as it is about to be trans lated into English by a gentleman every way qualified for the task. The author's division is into eight sections: the first contains the bases of chemical science, the general doctrines, and the introduction, a very elaborate performance; the second, the simple and undecompounded bodies; the third, burnt bodies, oxyds, or acids; the fourth, salifiable bases, earthy or alkaline; the fifth, acids united to salifiable bases, or earthy and alkaline salts; the sixth, metals in particular; the seventh and eighth, vegetable and animal organic compounds. The programma of a very valuable work in natural science has been published, under the title of an essay "On the Species of Quadrupeds whose Bones are found in the Interior of the Earth. Addressed to the Learned and Lovers of Science. By G. Cuvier, Member of the Institute." M. Cuvier, by the extent of his correspondence, and the number of skeletons preserved in the museum, as well as from his knowledge of comparative anatomy, is well enabled to overcome the difficulties which have arisen from a consideration of this subject. He has prepared more than three hundred drawings, and fifty plates are already engraven: but the work they are intended to illustrate will not probably be published for two years; while, in the mean time, he will be enabled to avail himself of the communications of the learned, in consequence of the present publication. The following is a second, and much improved, edition of a work of much science and utility. "A theoretical and practical Treatise on the Culture of the Vine, with the Art of making Wine, Brandy, ardent Spirits, and simple and compound Vinegar. By M. Chap tal, The class of publications relating to Medicine is rather numerous : those which are reported most worthy of notice are," Legal Medicine and Medical Police. By P. A. O. Mahon, Professor of Medicine, and Chief Physician of the Venereal Hospital at Paris. With Notes by M. Fautrel;" in 3 volumes. "A Manual of the Practice of Medicine, an elementary Work. tal, Minister of the Interior, the and of the Compting-house. By Abbé Rozier, and Mess. Parmen- Thevenau." tier and Dussieux, the former Member of the National Institute, and the latter of the Agricultural Society of Paris," in 2 volumes. "Natural History of Minerals, by E. M. L. Patrin," in 5.small volumes, is a succinct and perspicuous manual of mineralogical knowledge; although some recent discoveries are omitted. His arrangement is judicious and scientific. He first treats of the primitive rocks, their component parts, and the precious stones, &c. found in them; he next passes to the secondary strata, &c. The metals are arranged in succession, commencing with those which most resemble earth, and proceeding to those which approach nearer to perfection. The inflammables are added at the end. Other publications under this class are, "Description of the new and little known Plants cultivated in the Garden of J. M. Cels. By J. P. Ventenat." Natural History of Fishes, accompanied with One Hundred and Sixty Plates, by René Richard Castel," in 10 volumes. "The Friend of Nature; or select Observations on various Productions of Nature and Art. To which is subjoined a Catalogue of the Animals in the Menagerie. By B. Toscan." "Treatise on Mineralogy, by M. Haüy, Member of the National Institute. Published by the Council of Mines," in 5 volumes, with plates. A work of great extent and importance; full, clear, and philosophical. A translation would be a valuable addition to English science. Of Mathematical Works, the principal are, "The Doctrine of Derivations. By L. F. A. Arbogast, of the French National Institute." "Course of Arithmetic, for the Use of the Central Schools, To which are added several Formulæ of Medicaments. By C. Geoffroy, M. D. Member of the National Institute;" 2 volumes, octavo." On Nervous Diseases. By M. N. S. Guillon Pastel." "Observations on the Nature and Treatment of various Diseases. By C. Portal, M. D." "Treatise on the Dysentery in General, containing a new Method of Cure. By J. C. Jacobs, M. D." "New Domestic Medicine, from the Vegetables of France, By J. P. Buchoz;" in 2 volumes, "Dissertation on Angistenic Inflammatory Fever. By J. Aygalenque, M. D." "On the Plague, or the memorable Epochs of that Calamity, with the Means of avoiding it. By J. P. Papon ;” 2 volumes. Inquiries and Discoveries respecting the Nature of the Nervous Fluid or Vital Spirit, and respecting the Manner of its Action, after new and exact Experiments. By Professor W. Le Febure." "An Abridgement of Anthropography, or an exact Description of all the external Parts of the Human Body." "Historical Essays on the Causes and Effects of the Revolution of France, by C. F. Beaulieu," in 2 volumes; a work of as much impartiality as perhaps can be expected in those who write so near the the period of great events, and who have themselves been personally concerned. M. Beaulieu. seems to have no prejudices to gratify, and no dogmas to assert that will not now be patiently listened to, when so many calamities and disappointments have softened the hearts of all parties. As a work calculated to convey a general idea of history, by exhibiting the great and principal events which have taken place among the different people of the world, in a clear and well-contrived arrangement, the following seems to have a siderable degree of merit: "The Rudiments of History; or, A general and particular Sketch of the most celebrated ancient and modern Nations; intended as an Introduction to the History of them; followed by a brief Account of those Books in which History should be studied in all its Details: by Lewis Domairon, Professor of Belles Lettres in the Military School at Paris," in 4 volumes. con Under the heads of History, Biography, or Politics, may be placed The History of the Rise and Fall of the Kingdom of Mysore, under the Reigns of Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib, by J. Michaud," a work which we should not have been sorry to see well executed by an English pen. M. Michaud's materials are, as may be expected, principally taken from English publications; but with these and other helps he has formed a very comprehensive view of the subject, in a pleasing style, occasionally enlivened by apposite reflexions." Memoirs of Egypt," a second volume, has been published in Paris, in which there are many ingenious papers. In our Domestic Literature of the present year, we noticed the Life of Spallanzani, by M. Tourdes: another memoir of that celebrated naturalist has appeared under the title of an "Historic Eulogy," by J. L. Alibert. Among the Voyages and Travels which have issued from the French press, we find "A Voyage to the Western Coast of Africa, performed in the Years 1786 and 1787; containing a Description of the Manners, Customs, Laws, Government, and Commerce of the Statesof Congo, frequented by Europeans and an Account of the SlaveTrade as it existed there before the French Revolution. With a Voyage to the Cape of Good Hope, and a Description of the Military Establishment at that Colony, by L. Degrandprè, an Officer of the French Marine," in 2 volumes. This work, although entitled a voyage, is chiefly historical, but sufficiently entertaining; and the information respecting Congo is highly interesting, and in a great measure new.First Voyage round the World, by the Chevalier Pigafetta, with the Squadron of Magellan, during the Years 1519, 20, 21, and 22; followed by an Extract of the Treatise of Navigation, by the same Author; and a Dissertation on Martin Behaim, with a Description of his Terrestrial Globe; with Maps and Prints." This attempt to deprive sir Francis Drake of the honour of being the first circumnavigator will doubtless excite considerable interest. Three centuries are elapsed since this first voyage round the world was performed; and it has till now remained unpublished. A transla tion would certainly bring this work into general notice."Tra The |