QUARTERLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS;
QUARTERLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS;
Which may be procured, if ordered, of any Bookseller throughout the British Empire.
AGRICULTURE.
The Farmer's Magazine, No. XXXVIII. 3s.
Observations and Experiments on the Use of Sugar in Feeding Cattle, Sheep, and Swine. 8vo, 3s. 6d.
A Treatise on the Breeding and Management of Sheep. By John Price, Grazier, of Romney Marsh. 4to. 2l. 2s.
A Survey of Berkshire, in regard to its Agriculture, Commerce, Population, Manufactures, &c. &c. Published by Order of the Board of Agriculture. By Wm. Mavor, LL. D. with numerous Engravings. 8vo. 18s.
A Survey of Oxfordshire. By Arthur Young, Esq. 8vo. 14s.
A Survey of Leicestershire and Rutland. By William Pitt. 8vo. 15s.
The Substance of a Lecture on the Advantages which hare resulted from the Establishment of the Board of Agriculture. By the Secretary of the Board. 8vo. 3s. 6d.
A Practical Treatise on the Merino and Anglo-Merino Breeds of Sheep. By an Experienced Breeder. 8vo. 7s.
A Letter to Sir J. Sinclair, containing a Statement of the System, under which a considerable Farm is profitably managed in Hertfordshire. By J. Greg, Esq. 3s.
ANTIQUITIES.
The Rites and Mythology of the British Druids, ascertained by National Documents, and accompanied with the General Traditions of Heathenism; with an Appendix, containing Original Poems, and some Remarks on Ancient British Coins. By the Rev. Edward Davies, Author of Celtic Researches. 8vo. 16s.
ARCHITECTURE.
Remarks on Theatres, and on the Propriety of Vaulting them with brick and stone. By W. Ware. 8vo. 7s.
Principles of Design in Architecture, traced in Observations on Buildings, Primeval Egyptian, Phenician or Syriac, Grecian, Roman, Arabian or Saracenic, old English Ecclesiastical, old English Military and Domestic, revived Roman, revived Grecian, Chinese, Indian, Gothic, and Modern English Domestic. 8vo. 5s.
Descriptions Historical and Architectural, of splendid Palaces and celebrated Public Buildings, English and Foreign, with Biographical notices of their Founders and Builders, and other eminent Persons. By Jamas X. Brewer, No. I. 5s.[235]
FINE ARTS.
A second series of Papers, under the title of the Artist, being a collection of Essays on Painting, Poetry, Sculpture, Architecture, the Drama, Discoveries in Science, and various other Subjects; by Hoppner, West, Fuseli, Cavello, Calcote, Cumberland, Opie, Hope, Dr. Jenner, Mrs. Inchbald, &c. &c. Edited by Prince Hoare, Esq. Secretary to the Royal Academy. 4to. 7 s.
The Costume of the Ancients. By Thomas Hope, Esq. 2 vols. royal 4to. 4l. 11s. 6d.
The same Work in one vol. royal 8vo, 1l. 1s.
The Works of James Barry, Esq. Historical Painter, late Professor of Painting in the Royal Academy, Member of the Clementine Academy in Bologna, &c. containing his discoveries at the Royal Academy; Observations on different Works of Art in Italy and France; Remarks on the principal Paintings in the Orleans Gallery, exhibited in 1798, &c. &c. together with his Correspondence with Mr. Burke and other distinguished Persons; and some account of his Life and Works, with a Portrait of the Author, and numerous other Engravings, 2 vols. 4to. 5l. 5s.
The Italian School of Design, exemplified in a Series of Fac-similes, carefully engraved by eminent Artists, from Original Drawings of the greatest Painters and Sculptors of Italy. Selected from the Collection of William Young Ottley, F.S.A. with Notes, Biographical, Critical, and Explanatory. No. I. (to be continued every two Months.) Folio, 1l. 1s.
An animated Portrait of Mrs. Mary Ann Clarke, 10s. 6d. coloured. 5s. plain.
Lectures on Painting, delivered at the Royal Academy of Arts. By the late J. Opie, Esq. 4to. 1l. 1s.
ARTS AND SCIENCES.
Mathematical Tables. By George Douglas. Royal 8vo. 10s. 6d.
The System of the World, according to Sir Isaac Newton and subsequent Mathematicians. Translated from the French of M. la Place, by J. Pond, F.R.S. 2 vols. 8vo. 15s.
An Account of the Method of Casting Stereotype, as practised by Charles Brightly, of Bungay, Suffolk, with a Stereotype Metal Plate, 8vo. 3s. 6d.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Censura Literaria, containing Titles, Abstracts, and Opinions of Old English books. By Sir Egerton Brydges. 10 vols. 6l. 6s.
British Bibliographer. By Sir Egerton Brydges. No. I. 6s. To be continued quarterly.
BIOGRAPHY.
The Bibliomania, or Book-madness, a Prose Epistle to Richard Eber, Esq. being a Supplement to Dr. Ferriar's Epistle on the same Subject. By the Rev. T. F. Dibdin, F.A.S. 8vo. 4s.
The Life of George Romney, Esq. By William Haley., 4to. 2l. 2.
The Life of Mr. John Bunyan, with a Portrait and Fac-simile. By the Rev. Joseph Ivimey. 12mo. 4s 6d.
The Life of Erasmus, with an Account of his Writings; reduced from the larger Work of D. Jortin, By A. Laycey, Esq. Embellished with a Portrait of Erasmus, engraved from the celebrated Original by Hans Holbein. 8vo. 8s. 6d.
Memoirs of the Life of Colonel Wardle, including Thoughts on the State of the Nation. By W. H. Reid. 12mo. 7s. [236]
CHRONOLOGY.
A New Analysis of Chronology, in which an Attempt is made to Explain the History and Antiquities of the Nations recorded in the Scriptures; together with the Prophecies relating to them, on Principles tending to remove the Imperfection and Discordance of preceding Systems of Chronology. By William Hales, D.D. Rector of Killesandra, and formerly Fellow of Trinity College, and Professor of Oriental Languages in the University of Dublin. Vol.I. 4to. Illustrated by 6 Copper Plates. 2l. 2s.
CHEMISTRY.
An Elementary Treatise on Chemistry, comprising the most Important Facts of the Science, with Tables of Decomposition on a New Plan; to which is added an Appendix, giving an Account of the latest Discoveries. By Charles Sylvester. 8vo. 7s. 6d.
CLASSICAL LITERATURE.
The Satires of A. Persius Flaccus, Translated, with Notes on the Original. By the Rev. F. Hewes, A. M. 8vo. 7s.
DRAMA.
Grieving's a Folly, a Comedy in five Acts; now performing by the Company of the late Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. By Richard Leigh, Esq. 8vo. 1s.
The Abdication of Ferdinand, or Napoleon at Bayonne, an Historical Play, in five Acts. 2s. 6d.
Killing no Murder, a Farce, in two Acts. By Theodore Edward Hook, Esq. 2s.
The Foundling of the Forest, a Play, in three Acts. By William Dimond, Esq. 2s. 6d.
Venoni, or the Novice of St. Mark's, a Drama, in three Acts. By M. G. Lewis. 3s.
The Theatrical Banquet, or the Actors Budget. By W. Oxberry. 2 vols. 18mo. 12s.
EDUCATION.
Exempla Propria; or English Sentences, translated from the best Roman Writers, and adapted to the Rules of Syntax, to be again translated into the Latin Language; designed for the Use of junior Boys in the Classical Schools. By the Rev. George Whitaker, A. M. Domestic Chaplain of the Most Noble the Marquis of Lansdown, and Master of the Grammar School in Southampton. 12mo. 3s.
A German and English Spelling Book. By G. F. Schilling, Master of the German School in the Savoy. 2s.
The Principle of the System of Education in the Public Schools of England, as it respects Morality and Religion, impartially considered. 2s. 6d.
L'Instructeur Français. By William Keegan. 2s. 6d.
Poetry for Children. By the Author of Mrs. Leicester's School. 2 vols. 18mo. 3s.
The History of Rome, from the Building of the City, to the Ruin of the Republic. 12mo. 4s.
The School Dictionary of the English Language. By William Frederic Mylius. 2s 6d. fine Paper. 2s. common.
A Brief Grammar of the Laws and Constitution of England. By the Rev. J. Goldsmith. 4s.
A Grammar of Practical Geometry. By J. Smith, L.L.D. 3s. 6d.
Essays on Professional Education. By R. L. Edgeworth, Esq. F.R.S. &c. 4to. 1l. 5s.[237]
The Pronouncing Expositor, or a new Spelling Book, in three Parts. By John Hornsey. 12mo. 2s.
Youths' Pocket Remembrancer, being, a Selection of the most Important Subiects of Polite Literature. By J. Sabine. 12mo. 2s.
The Elements of English Education, containing the leading Parts of English Literature. By J. Brown, Master of an Academy at Kingston, Surry. 12mo. 5s. 6d.
Le Cadeau du premier jour de l'An, ou Historiettes et Conversations à 1'usage des Jeunes Gens de l'un et de l'autre sex, et des Ecoles. Avec des figures en taille douce, par Madame de G. 18mo. 3s. 6d.
Le Guide des enfans, ou Portefeuille de Morale. Dédié à la Jeunesse Angloise. Avec des figures. 18mo. 3s. 6d.
Voyages d'Antenor en Gréce et en Asie, avec des Notions sur l'Egypte, Manuscrit Grec trouvé à Herculaneum, traduit par E. F. Lautier; redigé et mis à la Portée des jeunes personnes, par Madame Wauthier. Avec des notes et planches. 5 tomes. 18mo. 15s.
HISTORY - ECCLESIASTICAL AND CIVIL.
The History of the Church of Christ; Volume the Fourth, Part the Second. Containing a Continuation of the Sixteenth Century. On the Plan of the late Rev. Joseph Milner. By the Rev. Isaac Milner, D.D. F.R.S. Dean of Carlisle, and President of Queen's College, Cambridge. 8vo. 10s.
History of Rome, from the Building of the City, to the ruin of the Republic. Illustrated with Maps. By E. Baldwin, Esq. 12mo. 4s.
" Encountre or Batayle" of Flodden Field. Reprinted from an old scarce Tract, by M. Haslewood. 4s.
LAW.
Proceedings of a General Court Martial, held at the Horse-Guards, on the 24th and 27th of March, 1792, for the Trial of Captain Richard Powel, Lieutenant Christopher Seton, and Lieutenant John Hall, of the 54th Regiment of Foot, on several Charges preferred against them, respectively, by William Cobbet, late Serjeant-Major of the said Regiment; together with the several Letters that passed between the said William Cobbet and Sir Charles Gould, Judge Advocate General, and various other Letters and Documents connected therewith, in the order of their Dates. 8vo. 2s 6d.
The Proceedings of the several Motions for Judgment in the case, the King versus Draper, on the Prosecution of the Honourable Mrs. Hamilton Fullarton, for a Libel against the late Colonel Fullarton, of Fullarton, together with the Affidavits on the Part of the Defendant, and those brought forward in Refutation by the Prosecutrix. 2s. 6d.
A Full and Authentic Report of the Trial of an Action brought by Mrs. Clarke's Upholsterer, against Colonel Wardle, for the Expense of Furnishing, &c. Mrs. Clark's House in Westbourn Place. Taken in Short Hand. 2s.
A Series of Letters to a Man of Property, on Selling, Buying, Leasing, Settling, and Devising Estates. By Edward Burtenshaw Sugden. 8vo. 5s.
Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery. By F. Vesey, Esq. of Lincolns Inn, Barrister. Vol. XIV. Part 3. 7s. 6d.
The Solicitor's Assistant through the Court of Chancery. By William Hands, Gent. 8vo. 9s.
Scintilla Juris; or an Argument in Support of the Doctrine that " A future Use cannot have the Possession executed to it by the Statute of Uses unless their exists a Seisin in some Person subject to such Use, at or within due Time, after the happening of the Act, Period, or Event upon [238] which it may be limited to arise." By William Henry Rowe, Esq. of Lincoln's-Inn.
An Abstract of the Act passed June 19th, 1809, for the Relief of certain Insolvent Debtors in England. By T. Williams. 6d.
A Synthesis of the Law of Nisi Prius. By R. W. Bridgman, Esq. Vol. I. Part I. 12s. 6d.
The whole of the Proceedings on the Trial of an Action between Francis Wright, Uphosterer, and Gwyllim Lloyd Wardle, Esq. M.P. 6d.
The Trial of Colonel Wardle in the Affair of Wright. Reported by T. and W. Plomer. 2s. 6d.
A Treatise on the Practice of Conveyancing. By Richard Preston, Esq. Vol. II. Part I. Royal 8vo. 9s.
A Treatise of Pleading on the Equity Side of the High Court of Chancery, by G. Cooper, Esq. 8vo. 13s.
MEDICINE, SURGERY AND ANATOMY.
An Inquiry into the Anti-variolous Power of Vaccination, where from the State of the Phenomena, and the Occurrence of a great variety of Cases, the most serious Doubts are suggested of the Efficacy of the whole Practice, and its Powers at best proved to he only temporary. From which also will appear the Necessity of, and proper Period for submitting to Variolous Inoculation. 8vo. 7s. 6d.
The Principles of Midwifery, including the Diseases of Women and Children. By John Burns, Lecturer of Midwifery, and Member of the Faculty bf Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow. 8vo. 12s.
A Popular Treatise on Medical Police, and on Diet, Regimen, &c. By John Robertson, M.D. 2 vols. 8vo. 12s.
Reports an the Effects of a peculiar Regimen on Schirrous Tumours, and Cancerous Ulcers. By W. Lambe, M.D. 8vo. 5s.
A System of Surgery. By James Russel, F.R.S. Edin. and Professor of Cimical Surgery in the University of Edinburgh. 4 vols. 8vo.
The Vaccine Scourge. No. II. 1s.
A Treatise, explaining the impossibility of the Disease, called Hydrophobia, being caused by the Bite of any Rabid Animal. W. Marryan. 2s. 6d.
MILITARY.
Letters from Portugal and Spain, written during the March of the British Troops under Sir John Moore. 8vo. l2s.
The Military Senate, shewing the great Advantage arising to the Nation from a Consultative Government of the British Army. 5.
An Account of the Operations of the British Army, and of the State and Sentiments of the People of Portugal and Spain, during the Campaigns of 1808 and 9. By the Rev. James Wilmot Ormsby, Chaplain on the Staff. 2 vols. 8vo.
An Authentic Account of the Battle between the Austrian and French Armies, commanded by the Archduke Charles and Buonaparte, on the 21st and 22d of May. 1s. 6d.
Narrative of the Campaigns in Portugal and Spain, under Generals Sir Arthur Wellesley and Sir John Moore, from the Landing of the Troops in Mondego Bay, to the Battle of Corunna; accompanied by all the Official Documents, and numerous Engravings from Drawings made on the Spot. By Adam Neale, M. D. Physician to the Forces. 4to. 2l. 2s.
Outlines of a Political Survey of the English Attack on Denmark, in the Year 1807. Translated from the Danish of C. Hellfried. 8vo. 6s. [239]
A Few Remarks, Explanatory of the Motives which guided the Operations of the British Army, during the late Campaign in Spain. By Brig.Gen. H. Clinton. 1s.
Observations on the above by a British Officer, 2s.
Observations on the Fifth Report of the Commissioners of Military Enquiry, and on the Army Medical Department. By Andrew Halliday, M.D. 8vo. 2s.
MINERALOGY.
An Alphabetical List of the Names of Minerals at present most familiar in the English, French, and German Languages, with Tables of Analysis. 8vo. 5s.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sketches of the Country, Character, and Costume, made daring the Campaign, and on the Route of the British Army, in Portugal and Spain, in 1808 and 1809; accompanied with incidental Illustration and Description on each Subject. By the Rev. Wm. Bradford, A.B. of St. John's College, Oxford, and Chaplain of Brigade to the Expedition.
N. B. The Work will consist of Twelve Numbers. - Nos. 1, 2, 3, 10s 6d. Large Paper, 16s. each.
Classic Authors, Vol. I. and II. containing the Citizen of the World. By Dr. Goldsmith, with four Engravings, from Cabinet Paintings by Hilton, and a Portrait of Goldsmith, from Sir J. Reynolds. 10s. 6d.
Letters from an Elder to a Younger Brother, on the Conduct to be pursued in Life. Foolscap. 8vo. 3s. 6d.
An Inquiry into Certain Vulgar Opinions, concerning the Catholic Inhabitants, and the Antiquities of Ireland. By the Rev. J. Milner, D.D. F.S.A. &c. 8vo. 10s. 6d.
Merrie Conceited Jests of George Peele, Gentleman, sometime Student in Oxford, (Reprint) 3s.
Thoughts on Reanimation, from the Appearances of Nature in the two Systems of Vegetable and Insect Life. By John Collier.
The Principles of Life Assurance Explained, together with New Plant of Assurance and Annuities, adapted to the Prudent of all Classes. By the Rock Life, Assurance Company. 1s.
NATURAL HISTORY.
Interesting Selections from Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Plants, &c. with Illustrative Scenery, drawn, engraved, and published By William Daniel, A.R.A. Containing 50 Plates, with descriptive Letter-press. Large 4to. 6l. 6s. A few Copies on India Paper. 12l. 12s.
An Essay on the Torpidity of Animals. By Henry Reeve, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians of London, and Fellow of the Linnæan Society. 8vo. 6s.
NAVIGATION.
Experiments made in the River Thames, with a View to discover a Method for ascertaining the Direction of Currents; also a New Method proposed for Measuring a Ship's rate of Sailing. By J. Burney. Esq. 1s. 6d.
NOVELS AND ROMANCES.
The Irish Chieftain and his Family. By Theodore Melville, Esq. 4 vols. 12mo. 1l.
Langton Priory, a Novel. By Gabrielle, Author of the Mysterious Husband, Harcourt, Independence, Some Thing Strange, &c. 4 vols. 12mo. 1l.
Hours of Affluence, and Days of Indigence. By Miss Byron, Author of the English Woman, &c. 4. vols. 12mo. 1l. [240]
Osrick, or Modern Horrors. By Richard Sickelmore, Author of Rashleigh Abbey, Mary Jane, Raymond, &c. 3 vols. 12mo. 15s.
POETRY.
Select Idyls, or Pastoral Poems, translated into. English Verse, by Solomon Gesner. By George Baker, M.A. Post 8vo. 10s. 6d.
Poems, consisting of Originals and Translations from the Greek, Latin, and Italian. By Mrs. Ware. 7s.
Poems, chiefly Comic and Hudibrastic, containing Burlesque Translations, Dramatic Pieces, and Miscellanies. By W. C. Oulton. 9s.
The Sceptic, a Philosophical Satire. 1s. 6d.
A Monody on the Death of Sir John Moore, by M. G. Lewis. Recited at the late Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, by Mrs. Powell. Prohibited on the third Night by the Lord Chamberlain, and quoted by Mr. Tierney in the House of Commons, on Tuesday, May 9, 1809. 8vo. 1s. 6d.
Palestine, a Poem. Recited in the Theatre, Oxford, 1803. To which is added, the Passage of the Red Sea, a Fragment. By Reginald Heber. 4to. 12s.
Elements of Art, a Poem, on Painting, in six Cantos; with Notes, and a Preface, including Strictures on the State of the Arts, Criticism, Patronage, and the Public Taste. By Martin Archer Shee, R. A. 8vo. 13s.
La Divino Commedia di Dante Alighiere, with Explanatory Notes. By Romaldo Zotti. 4 vols. Royal 18mo. 2l. 2s.
Poems, by Sir John Carr, embellished with a Portrait of the Author. 8vo. 10s. 6a. 4to. 1l. 1s.
The Hermitage, or Views of Life and Manners, a Poem, with Notes. Foolscap 8vo. 5s.
Poetry for Children, entirely Original. By the Author of Leicester's. School. 2 vols. 3s.
POLITICS.
American Candour, in a Tract lately published at Boston, entitled " An Analysis of the late Correspondence between our Administration and Great Britain and France;" with an Attempt to shew what are the real Causes of the Failure of the Negociation. 3s. 6d.
A Warning to the People of England. By a Friend to his Country, 1s.
Concerning the Relations of Great Britain, Spain, and Portugal to each other, and to
the Common Enemy at this Crisis. By William Wordesworth. 8vo. 5s.
A Corrected Report of the Debate on the Carnatic Question in the House of Commons, on the 17tn of March, and continued on the 1st and 17th of June, 1808. 5s.
A Second Letter on the Claims of Colonel Wardle to the Thanks of his Country. 1s.
The Plan of Reform proposed, by Sir Francis Burdett, correctly reported in two Speeches delivered in Parliament, recommending an Enquiry into the State of Representation. 1s.
POLITICAL ECONOMY.
Observations on a Pamphlet written by Richard Flower, entitled " Abolition of Tithes," By the Rev. James Bearblock, A.M. late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, Author of a Treatise on Tithes, and the various Modes of Compounding for them. 8vo. 1s. 6d. [241]
An Address to the King, the Ministry, and the People of Great Britain and Ireland, on the present State of the Money System of the United Kingdom, with an Appendix. By John Locker, Esq. 8vo. 2s. 6d.
THEOLOGY - SERMONS.
Scripture Dialogues, or Dialogues between a Pilgrim and Adam, Noah and Simeon Cleophas. Originally translated from the Dutch. 8vo. 8s.
A Series of Letters, from the Rev. J. Newton, Rector of St. Mary, Woolnoth, to the Rev. J. Campbell, while residing in Scotland. 12mo. 3s. 6d.
National Reform, a Sermon, preached on occasion of the late National Fast. By the Rev. C. Williams, D.D. 1s.
The Mystery of the Seven Stars, as emblematical of the Ministers of the Gospel, Explained and Improved. A Sermon preached in the Baptist's Monthly Association, in the Meeting House, Little Prescot Street, Goodman's Fields, April 20, 1809. By the Rev. Thomas Thomas. 1s.
The Christian Pastor, a Poem, in three Books. 5s.
Village Dialogues. The 6th edition, Improved and Enlarged. By the Rev. Rowland Hill. Fine 16s. Common 10s.
A Sermon preached on the 8th of February, 1809, on Occasion of the General Fast, at the Parish Church of Loughton, Essex. By the Rev. Robert Baynes. 1s.
Letters on Godly and Religious Subjects, shewing the difference between True Christianity and Religious Apostacy. 2 vols. 12mo. 9s.
An Investigation of the Definition of Justifying Faith, the Damnatory Clause under which it is enforced, and the Doctrine of a Direct Witness of the Spirit. By the Rev. Melville Horne. 12mo. 4s.
A Discourse preached in the Episcopal Chapel, Cowgate, Edinburgh, February 9,1809, being the Day appointed for a General Fast. 1s.
A Series of Discourses, on the Principles of Religious Belief, as connected with Human Happiness and Improvement. By the Rev. R. Morehead, A.M. of Baliol College, Oxford, and junior Minister of the Episcopal Chapel, Cowgate, Edinburgh. 8vo. 9s.
TOPOGRAPHY.
Attree's Topography of Brighton, and Picture of the Roads from thence to the Metropolis. 12mo. 7s.
The Geographical, Natural, and Civil History of Chili. Translated from the Italian of Abbé Don J. Ignatius Molina; to which are added, Notes from the Spanish and French Versions, and two Appendices by the English Editor; the first, an Account of the Archipelago of Chiloe, from the Historical Description of P. P. Pedro Gonzales de Aqueros; the second, an Account of the Native Tribes, who Inhabit the Southern Extremity of South America, extracted chiefly from Falkner's Description of Patagonia. Illustrated by a Map of the Country. 2 vols. 8vo. 18s.
VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.
Letters from Canada, written during a Residence there in 1806, 7, and 8; shewing the present State of Canada, its Productions, Trades, Commercial Importance, and Political Relations. By Hugh Gray. 8vo. 12s.
A Tour through Denmark and Sweden, written during the last Winter and Spring. By Lieut. Col. J. Macdonald. 2 vols. Foolscap 8vo. 12s.
A Dane's Excursion in Britain. By Mr. Anderson. 2 vols. 12s.
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