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By William Howitt. New Edition, corrected and revised. Medium 8vo. with Engravings on Wood by Bewick and Williams, uniform with "Visits to Remarkable Places," 21s. cloth. HOWITT.-THE RURAL AND DOMESTIC LIFE OF GERMANY: With Characteristic Sketches of its chief Cities and Scenery. Collected in a General Tour, and during a Residence in that Country in the Years 1840-42. By William Howitt, author of "The Rural Life of England," etc. Medium 8vo., with above 50 Illustrations, 21s. cloth.

HOWITT-THE STUDENT-LIFE OF CERMANY.

From the Unpublished MS. of Dr. Cornelius. By William Howitt. 8vo. with 24 Wood Engravings, and 7 Steel Plates, 21s. cloth.

HOWITT.-COLONISATION AND CHRISTIANITY:

A Popular History of the Treatment of the Natives, in all their Colonies, by the Europeans. By William Howitt. Post 8vo. 10s. 6d. cloth.

HUDSON.-PLAIN DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING WILLS

In conformity with the Law, and particularly with reference to the Act 7 Wm. IV. and 1 Vict. c. 26. To which is added, a clear Exposition of the Law relating to the Distribution of Personal Estate in the case of Intestacy, with two Forms of Wills, and much useful Information, etc. By J. C. Hudson, Esq. New Edition, corrected. Fcap. 8vo. 2s. 6d. cloth.

HUDSON.-THE EXECUTOR'S GUIDE.

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HUMBOLDT (BARON).-COSMOS:

A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe. Translated, with the Author's sanction and co-operation, under the superintendence of Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Sabine, F.R.S. For. Sec. R.S. New Edition. Vols. I. and II. post 8vo. 128. each, cloth.

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HUME. THE LEARNED SOCIETIES AND PRINTING CLUBS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM; being an Account of their respective Origin, History, Objects, and Constitution: full details respecting Membership, Fees, their published Works and Transactions, Notices of their Periods and Places of Meeting, etc. With a general Introduction, and a Classified Index. Compiled from Official Documents, by the Rev. A. Hume, LL.D., F.S.A. Post 8vo. 88. 6d. cloth.

HUNT.-RESEARCHES ON LIGHT:

An Examination of all the Phenomena connected with the Chemical and Molecular Changes produced by the Influence of the Solar Rays; embracing all the known Photographic Processes, and new Discoveries in the Art. By Robert Hunt, Keeper of Mining Records, Museum of Economic Geology. 8vo. with Plate and Woodcuts, 10s. 6d. cloth.

JAMES.-A HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE, and of various Events connected therewith, which occurred during the Reign of Edward III. King of England. By G. P. R. James, Esq. New Edition. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Map, 15s.

JAMESON.-SACRED AND LEGENDARY ART.

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JEBB.-A LITERAL TRANSLATION OF THE BOOK OF PSALMS;

Intended to illustrate their Poetical and Moral Structure. To which are added, Dissertations on the word Selah," and on the Authorship, Order, Titles, and Poetical Features of the Psalms. By the Rev. John Jebb, A.M., Rector of Peterstow. 2 vols. 8vo. 21s. cloth.

JEFFREY (LORD).-CONTRIBUTIONS TO The edinburgh review. By Francis Jeffrey, now one of the Judges in the Court of Session in Scotland. New Edit. 3 vols. 8vo. 42s. cloth.

JOHNSON. THE WISDOM OF THE RAMBLER, ADVENTURER, AND IDLER. Consisting of 110 of the best Essays. By Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Foolscap 8vo. 7s. cloth.

JOHNSON. THE FARMER'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA,

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KNOX (ALEXANDER). — REMAINS OF ALEXANDER KNOX, ESQ. Of Dublin, M.R.1.A.; containing Essays, chiefly explanatory, of Christian Doctrine; and Confidential Letters, with Private Papers, illustrative of the Writer's Character, Sentiments, and Life. New Edition. 4 vols. 8vo. 21. 88. cloth.

LAING. THE CHRONICLE OF THE KINGS OF NORWAY,

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LAING.-A TOUR IN SWEDEN

In 1838; comprising Observations on the Moral, Political, and Economical State of the Swedish Nation. By Samuel Laing, Esq. 8vo. 128. cloth.

LANE (R. I.)-LIFE AT THE WATER CURE:

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LINDLEY.-THE THEORY OF HORTICULTURE;

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Presenting in one systematic view, the History and Present State of Gardening in all Countries, and its Theory and Practice in Great Britain: with the Management of the Kitchen Garden, the Flower Garden, Laying-out Grounds, etc. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.S. etc. A new Edition. 8vo. with nearly 1,000 Engravings on Wood, 27. 10s. cloth.

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LOUDON.-AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF PLANTS;

Including all the Plants which are now found in, or have been introduced into, Great Britain; giving their Natural History, accompanied by such Descriptions, Engraved Figures, and Elementary Details, as may enable a beginner, who is a mere English reader, to discover the name of every Plant which he may find in flower, and acquire all the information respecting it which is useful and interesting. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.S., etc. The Specific Characters by an Eminent Botanist; the Drawings by J. D. C. Sowerby, F.L.S. A new Edition, with a new Supplement and a new Index. 8vo. with nearly 10,000 Wood Engravings, 738. 6d. cloth. LOUDON. AN ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF COTTAGE, FARM, AND VILLA ARCHITECTURE and FURNITURE. Containing Designs for Cottages, Villas, Farm Houses, Farmeries, Country Inns, Public Houses, Parochial Schools, etc.; with the requisite Fittings-up, Fixtures, and Furniture, and appropriate Offices, Gardens, and Garden Scenery: each Design accompanied by Analytical and Critical Remarks. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.S. etc. New Edition, Edited by Mrs. Loudon. 8vo. with more than 2,000 Engravings on Wood, 638. cloth.-The Supplement, separately, 8vo. 78. 6d. sewed.

LOUDON.-HORTUS BRITANNICUS:

A Catalogue of all the Plants indigenous to or introduced into Britain. New Edition, with a Supplement, prepared, under the direction of J. C. Loudon, by W. H. Baxter, and revised by George Don, F.L.S. 8vo. 318.6d. cloth.

LOUDON. THE SUBURBAN GARDENER AND VILLA COMPANION: Comprising the Choice of a Villa or Suburban Residence, or of a Situation on which to form one; the Arrangement and Furnishing of the House; and the Laying-out, Planting, and general Management of the Garden and Ground; the whole adapted for Grounds from one perch to fifty acres and upwards in extent; intended for the instruction of those who know little of Gardening or Rural Affairs, and more particularly for the use of Ladies. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.S., etc. 8vo. with above 300 Wood Engravings, 208. cloth.

LOUDON.-HORTUS LIGNOSUS LONDINENSIS ;

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LOW.-ON LANDED PROPERTY, AND THE ECONOMY OF ESTATES; Comprehending the Relations between Landlord and Tenant, and the Principles and Forms of Leases; of Farm Buildings, Enclosures, Drains, Embankments, Roads, and other Rural Works, Minerals, and Woods. By David Low, Esq. F.R.S.E. etc., author of "Elements of Practical Agriculture," etc. 8vo. with numerous Wood Engravings, 218. cloth.

LOW. AN INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE OF THE SIMPLE BODIES OF CHEMISTRY. By D. Low, F.R.S.E. Professor of Agriculture in the University of Edinburgh; author of Elements of Practical Agriculture," A Treatise on Landed Property and the Economy of Estates," "A Treatise on the Breeds of the British Domesticated Animals," "The Breeds of the Domesticated Animals of Great Britain Illustrated and Described." 2d Edition, enlarged and improved. 8vo. 98. cloth.

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