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HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY-continued.

JOURNALS KEPT IN FRANCE AND ITALY. From 1848 to 1852. With a Sketch of the Revolution of 1848. By the late Nassau William Senior. Edited by his Daughter, M. C. M. Simpson. In 2 vols. Post 8vo. 245.

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"No better, more honest, and more read

able view of the state of political society during the existence of the second Republic could well be looked for."-Examiner.

PERSIA; ANCIENT AND MODERN. By John Piggot, F.S.A. Post 8vo.

Price 10s. 6d.

THE HISTORY OF JAPAN. From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. By Francis Ottiwell Adams, H. B. M.'s Secretary of Embassy at Berlin, formerly H. B. M.'s Chargé d'Affaires, and Secretary of Legation at Yedo. Demy 8vo. With Map and Plans. Price 21s.

THE NORMAN PEOPLE, AND THEIR EXISTING DESCENDANTS IN THE BRITISH DOMINIONS AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. handsome vol. 8vo. Price 215.

One

THE RUSSIANS IN CENTRAL ASIA. A Critical Examination,
down to the present time, of the
By Baron F. von Hellwald.
Wirgman, LL.B. In I vol.

Geography and History of Central Asia.
Translated by Lieut.-Col. Theodore
Large post 8vo, with Map. Price 12s.

BOKHARA: ITS HISTORY AND CONQUEST. By Professor
Arminius Vàmbèry, of the University of Pesth, Author of "Travels

in Central Asia," &c. Demy 8vo.

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Price 18s.

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THE RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF IRELAND: PRIMITIVE, PAPAL, AND PROTESTANT; including the Evangelical Missions, Catholic Agitations, and Church Progress of the last half Century. By James Godkin, Author of "Ireland: her Churches," &c. I vol. 8vo. Price 12s.

"These latter chapters on the statistics of the various religious denominations will be welcomed."-Evening Standard. "Mr. Godkin writes with evident honesty,

and the topic on which he writes is one about which an honest book is greatly wanted."-Examiner.

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEFENCE. From the 30th June to the 31st October, 1870. The Plain Statement of a Member. By Mons. Jules Favre.

"Of all the contributions to the history of the late war, we have found none more fascinating and, perhaps, none more valuable than the apology,' by M.

ECHOES OF A FAMOUS YEAR.

IOS. 6d.

I vol. Demy 8vo. Jules Favre, for the unsuccessful Government of the National Defence."-Times. "A work of the highest interest. The book is most valuable."-Athenæum.

By Harriet Parr, Author of

"The Life of Jeanne d'Arc," "In the Silver Age," &c. Crown 8vo.

8s. 6d.

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seniors will be."-British Quarterly Review.

65, Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London.

VOYAGES AND TRAVEL.

SOME TIME IN IRELAND; A Recollection.

I vol.

Crown 8vo.
[Preparing.

WAYSIDE NOTES IN SCANDINAVIA. Being Notes of Travel in the North of Europe. By Mark Antony Lower, M.A. I vol. Crown 8vo.

[Preparing. ON THE ROAD TO KHIVA. By David Ker, late Khivan Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. Illustrated with Photographs of the Country and its Inhabitants, and a copy of the Official Map in use during the Campaign, from the Survey of CAPTAIN LEUSILIN. I vol. Post 8vo. 125. VIZCAYA; or, Life in the land of the Carlists at the outbreak of the Insurrection, with some account of the Iron Mines and other characteristics of the country. With a Map and 8 Illustrations. Crown 8vo. [Just ready. ROUGH NOTES OF A VISIT TO BELGIUM, SEDAN, AND PARIS, in September, 1870-71. By John Ashton. Crown 8vo, bevelled boards. Price 3s. 6d.

"The author does not attempt to deal
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of what he saw in 1870-71."--John Bull.
"Possesses a certain freshness from the

THE ALPS OF ARABIA; or, Travels

straightforward simplicity with which it is written."-Graphic.

"An interesting work by a highly intelligent observer."-Standard.

through Egypt, Sinai, Arabia, and

the Holy Land. By William Charles Maughan. I vol. Demy 8vo, with Map. Price 12s.

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THE MISHMEE HILLS: an Account of a Journey made in an Attempt to Penetrate Thibet from Assam, to open New Routes for Commerce. By T. T. Cooper, Author of "The Travels of a Pioneer of Commerce." Demy 8vo. With Four Illustrations and Map. Price 10s. 6d.

"The volume, which will be of great
use in India and among Indian merchants
here, contains a good deal of matter that

GOODMAN'S CUBA, THE PEARL
Walter Goodman. Crown 8vo.
"A series of vivid and miscellaneous
sketches. We can recommend this whole
volume as very amusing reading."-Pall
Mall Gazette.

FIELD AND FOREST

RAMBLES

will interest ordinary readers. It is especially rich in sporting incidents."Standard.

OF THE ANTILLES. By Price 7s. 6d.

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OF A NATURALIST IN NEW BRUNSWICK. With Notes and Observations on the Natural History of Eastern Canada. By A. Leith Adams, M.A. In 8vo, cloth. Illustrated. Price 145.

"Both sportsmen and naturalists will find this work replete with anecdote and carefully-recorded observation, which will entertain them."-Nature.

"Will be found interesting by those who

ROUND THE WORLD IN 1870.

take a pleasure either in sport or natural history."-Athenæum.

"To the naturalist the book will be most valuable. To the general reader most interesting."—Evening Standard.

A Volume of Travels, with Maps. By A. D. Carlisle, B.A., Trin. Coll., Camb. Demy 8vo. Price 16s. "We can only commend, which we do very heartily, an eminently sensible and readable book."-British Quarterly Review.

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VOYAGES AND TRAVEL-continued.

TENT LIFE WITH ENGLISH GIPSIES IN NORWAY. By
Hubert Smith. In 8vo, cloth. Five full-page Engravings, and 31
'smaller Illustrations, with Map of the Country showing Routes. Second
Edition. Revised and Corrected.

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Price 21s.

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hope that many will read it and find in it
the same
amusement as ourselves."-
Times.

Tour with M. Gérôme and others.
Illustrated. Price 7s. 6d.

ever may take it up will find he has with
him a bright and pleasant companion."-
Spectator.

SPITZBERGEN THE GATEWAY TO THE POLYNIA; OR, A VOYAGE TO SPITZBERGen. By Captain John C. Wells, R.N. In 8vo, cloth. Profusely Illustrated.

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Price 21s.

securing our confidence by its unaffected simplicity and good sense."-Saturday Review.

UNITED STATES AND Medley. Crown 8vo. Price 5s. "May be recommended as manly, sensible, and pleasantly written."-Globe.

THE NILE WITHOUT A DRAGOMAN.
Second Edition. In I vol. Crown 8vo, cloth.

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imitate Mr. Eden's example, and wish to
see things with their own eyes, and shift
for themselves, next winter in Upper Egypt,

By Frederic Eden. Price 7s. 6d.

they will find this book a very agreeable guide."-Times.

"It is a book to read during an autumn holiday."-Spectator.

IRELAND IN 1872. A Tour of Observation, with Remarks on Irish Public Questions. By Dr. James Macaulay. Crown 8vo.

"A careful and instructive book. Full of facts, full of information, and full of interest."-Literary Churchman.

"We have rarely met a book on Ireland

OVER THE DOVREFJELDS.
Ramble through Norway," &c.

Price 7s. 6d.

which for impartiality of criticism and general accuracy of information could be so well recommended to the fair-minded Irish reader."-Evening Standard.

By J. S. Shepard, Author of "A Crown 8vo. Illustrated. Price 4s. 6d.

"We have read many books of Nor-
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we have seen
none so pleasantly narrative in its style,
and so varied in its subject."-Spectator.
"As interesting a little volume as could

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A WINTER IN MOROCCO. By Amelia Perrier. Large crown 8vo. Illustrated. Price 10s. 6d.

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several excellent illustrations."-Hour.
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SCIENCE.

THE QUESTIONS OF AURAL SURGERY.

By James Hinton,

Aural Surgeon to Guy's Hospital. Post 8vo. Price 12s. 6d.

AN ATLAS OF DISEASES OF THE MEMBRANA TYMPANI. With Descriptive Text. By James Hinton, Aural Surgeon to Guy's Hospital. Post 8vo. Price £6 6s.

PHYSIOLOGY FOR PRACTICAL USE. By various Writers. Edited by James Hinton. 2 vols. Crown 8vo. With 50 Illustrations. 12s. 6d. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTAL PHYSIOLOGY. With their Applications to the Training and Discipline of the Mind, and the Study of its Morbid Conditions. By W. B. Carpenter, LL.D., M.D., F.R.S., &c. 8vo. Illustrated. Price 12s.

SENSATION AND INTUITION. By James Sully. I vol. Post 8vo. [Nearly ready.

THE EXPANSE OF HEAVEN. A Series of Essays on the Wonders of the Firmament. By R. A. Proctor, B.A. Second Edition. With a Frontispiece. Small crown 8vo.

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STUDIES OF BLAST FURNACE

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PHENOMENA. By M. L.

Gruner. Translated by L. D. B. Gordon, F.R.S.E., F.Ġ.S., &c.

Demy 8vo.

Price 7s. 6d.

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CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH PSYCHOLOGY. From the French of
Professor Th. Ribot. Large post 8vo.
Price 95. An Analysis of

the Views and Opinions of the following Metaphysicians, as expressed in
their writings :-

JAMES MILL, A. BAIN, JOHN STUART MILL, GEORGE H. LEWES, HERBERT SPENCER, SAMUEL BAILEY.

THE HISTORY OF CREATION, a Popular Account of the Development of the Earth and its Inhabitants, according to the theories of Kant, Laplace, Lamarck, and Darwin. By Professor Ernst Hæckel, of the University of Jena. With Coloured Plates and Genealogical Trees of the various groups of both plants and animals. 2 vols. Post 8vo. [Preparing.

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SCIENCE-continued.

A New Edition.

CHANGE OF AIR AND SCENE. A Physician's Hints about Doctors, Patients, Hygiène, and Society; with Notes of Excursions for health in the Pyrenees, and amongst the Watering-places of France (Inland and Seaward), Switzerland, Corsica, and the Mediterranean. By Dr. Alphonse Donné. Large post 8vo. Price 9s.

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MISS YOUMANS' FIRST BOOK OF BOTANY.

Designed to cultivate the observing powers of Children. From the Author's latest Stereotyped Edition. New and Enlarged Edition, with 300 Engravings. Crown 8vo. Price 5s.

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AN ARABIC AND ENGLISH DICTIONARY OF THE KORAN. By Major J. Penrice, B.A. 4to. Price 21s.

MODERN GOTHIC

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ARCHITECTURE.

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"The reader will find some of the most

By T. G. Jackson.

important doctrines of eminent art teachers practically applied in this little book, which is well written and popular in style."-Manchester Examiner.

A TREATISE ON RELAPSING FEVER. By R. T. Lyons, Assistant-Surgeon, Bengal Army. Small post 8vo. Price 7s. 6d.

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Price 4s. 6d.

Practical Notes by Henry Blanc, M.D. Crown 8vo.

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excellent hints on a most dangerous disease."-Standard.

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