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NATIONAL WORK ON BREEDS OF CATTLE, &c.

This day are published, in Atlas Quarto, price One Guinea each,
PARTS 1, 2, & 3, of

THE BREEDS

OF THE

DOMESTIC ANIMALS

OF

Great Britain,

DESCRIBED BY PROFESSOR LOW,

With beautifully coloured Plates, from Paintings by MR. SHIELS, of the Royal Scotch Academy.

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PART IV. (on August 1st) will contain THE OX, No. 2.

V. (on October 1st)

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VI. (on December 1st)

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THE SHEEP, No. 2.
THE HORSE, No. 1.

TO BE CONTINUED EVERY TWO MONTHS.

"Abounding with valuable information, and illustrated with great taste and skill, this History of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands promises to direct public attention with new zest to one of the most important subjects with which it can be occupied. We cannot permit ourselves for a moment to doubt that the public patronage will be secured for a work so peculiarly British, and so well got up, without reference to expense, as to entitle the publishers to the best thanks not only of landowners and farmers, but to those of the community at large."

MORNING POST. "From the style and manner in which the engravings are executed, and the valuable descriptions of Professor Low, this splendid work must, we think, find its way into the library of every nobleman and gentleman in the kingdom who sets a value upon a subject so intimately connected with British agriculture as a knowledge of our various breeds of cattle."-MARK LANE EXPRESS. "The object of the author is to show, from practical and scientific knowledge, the various gradations and improvements which have taken place in the breeding of the domestic animals, and, by comparisons of treatment and crossing, to prove how the greatest advantages may be acquired."-BELL'S LIFE IN LONDON.

Ought to be in the possession of every one in any way interested in improving the breeds of cattle."-TIMES.

By the same Author,

ELEMENTS OF PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE;

COMPREHENDING

THE CULTIVATION OF PLANTS,

THE HUSBANDRY OF THE DOMESTIC ANIMALS,

AND THE ECONOMY OF THE FARM.

3d Edition, 1 vol. 8vo. with above 200 Woodcuts, 18s. cloth lettered.

"No work on agriculture has appeared in our time which will bear a comparison with this excellent work of Professor Low."-EDINBURGH NEW PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNAL.

LONDON: LONGMAN, ORME, AND CO..

NEW WORKS

PRINTED FOR

LONGMAN, ORME, BROWN, GREEN, & LONGMANS.

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THE REV. SYDNEY SMITH'S WORKS.

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The PORTRAIT, separately-Prints, 4to. 5s. ; India proofs, folio, 7s. 6d.

2.

THE LIFE OF THOMAS BURGESS,
Bishop of Salisbury.

By J. S. HARFORD Esq. D.C.L. F.R.S.

1 vol. 8vo. with Portrait, price 16s. cloth lettered.

"We cordially recommend this volume to public favour, as containing encouragement and information for the student, entertainment for the general reader, and holding a bright example of pastoral faithfulness for the imitation of every shepherd of Christ's flock."-CONSERV. JOURN.

3.

TRAVELS IN GERMANY AND RUSSIA ; Including a Steam Voyage, by the Danube and the Euxine, from Vienna to Constantinople. By ADOLPHUS SLADE, Esq. R.N.

Author of "Records of Travels in the East," "Turkey, Greece, and Malta," &c. &c.

1 vol. 8vo. 15s. cloth lettered.

"One of the most delightful volumes of travels which the last two publishing seasons has produced."-UNITED SERVICE GAZETTE.

4.

NICHOLSON'S CAMBRIAN TRAVELLER'S GUIDE

IN EVERY DIRECTION;

Containing Remarks made during many Excursions in the Principality of Wales. Third Edition, revised and corrected by his Son,

The Rev. E. NICHOLSON, Incumbent of Minsterley, Salop.

1 thick vol. 8vo. 20s.

"The completest account of the scenery, natural productions, antiquities, and topography of Wales, that has been published.”—SPECTATOR, May 10, 1840.

5.

INTRODUCTION TO THE

MODERN CLASSIFICATION OF INSECTS; Comprising an Account of the Habits and Transformations of the different Families; a Synopsis of all the British, and a Notice of the more remarkable Foreign Genera. By J. O. WESTWOOD, Sec. Ent. Soc. Lond. F.L.S. &c.

2 vols. 8vo. illustrated with above 150 Woodcuts, comprising about Two Thousand Five Hundred distinct Figures, £2. 7s. cloth lettered.

"A careful and judicious digest of rare and extensive learning, of elaborate and deep research. It is impossible to read these interesting pages, and compare the text with the numerous cuts, executed from the author's own drawings, without feeling a profound respect for the invincible industry which has collected so immense a mass of information."-ENTOMOLOGICAL MAGAZINE.

Longman, Orme, & Co.'s New Works-continued.

6.

A MANUAL OF BRITISH COLEOPTERA,
OR BEETLES;

Containing a Description of all the Species of Beetles hitherto ascertained to inhabit
Great Britain and Ireland, &c.: with a Complete Index of the Genera.

By J. F. STEPHENS Esq. F.L.S. Author of "Illustrations of British Entomology." 1 vol. post 8vo. 14s. cloth lettered.

7.

DR. TURTON'S MANUAL OF THE

LAND AND FRESH-WATER SHELLS
OF THE BRITISH ISLANDS.

A New Edition, thoroughly revised, and with considerable Additions, by
JOHN EDWARD GRAY, Esq. of the British Museum.

1 vol. post 8vo. with Woodcuts and Twelve coloured Plates, 15s. cloth lettered. "The work, in its present improved form, undoubtedly contains the most complete view of the subject that has yet appeared."-LONDON AND WESTMINSTER REVIEW.

8.

THE BOOK OF ARCHERY.

By G. A. HANSARD, Esq. Gwent Bowman.

1 vol. medium 8vo. embellished with 15 highly finished Line-Engravings, and upwards of 70 other engravings, illustrative of the History and Use of

The BOW, in all Countries, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time. $1s. 6d. fancy cloth lettered; with India proof plates, £3. 3s. bound in morocco. "The pictorial embellishments are some of the most beautiful we have lately seen, and remind us of those which adorned the Annuals when they were in their palmy days."-ART UNION. An interesting work, cleverly written, and elegantly illustrated."-SPORTING MAGAZINE.

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9.

A HISTORY OF PRICES,

With reference to the Causes of their principal Variations from 1792 to the Present Time. Preceded by a Sketch of the History of the CORN TRADE in the last Two Centuries. By THOMAS TOOKE, Esq. F.R.S.

2 vols. 8vo. £1. 16s. cloth lettered.

A CONTINUATION OF THE ABOVE, BEING

AN ACCOUNT OF PRICES AND OF THE STATE OF THE CIRCULATION in 1838 and 1839: with Remarks on the Corn Laws, and on some Proposed Alterations in our Banking System. 8vo. 12s.

10.

A DICTIONARY OF PRINTING.

By WILLIAM SAVAGE,

Author of a "Treatise on the Preparation of Printing Ink, both Black and Coloured.”

No. 3, 8vo. 1s. 6d.

"Contains a vast store of information; and we doubt not, as the work progresses, it will be found of the largest usefulness, not only to typographers, but to all connected with the production of books, from the author down to the humblest reading-boy; while, as a work of general information, its pages will be found crowded with useful material not easily to be met with elsewhere." METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE.

ALISON'S EUROPE.

This day is published,

VOLUME EIGHTH,

OF

THE HISTORY OF EUROPE;

FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION TO THE RESTORATION OF THE BOURBONS.

By ARCHIBALD ALISON, F.R.S.E. Advocate.

CONTENTS:

Domestic Transactions of Great Britain from 1810 to 1812, and Characters of George the Third, George the Fourth, Lord Liverpool, Lord Brougham, Mr. Huskisson, ani Sir Samuel Romilly. Sketch of the English, German, and French Literature, during the age of the French Revolution. Debates on the Regency Question-the Orders in Council the Bullion Report-and the Continuance of the Spanish War, in the British Parliament. Formation of the Spanish Constitution of 1812, and Victories of Suchet in the East of Spain. Battle of Albuera, and Wellington's Operations on the Portuguese Frontier in 1811. Wellington's Compaign of Badajoz and Salamanca. War between the Russians and Turks from 1808 to 1812. Accession of Bernadotte to the Swedish Throne, and causes which led to the Russian War of 1812. Advance of Napoleon into Russia-Battle of Borodino, and Burning of Moscow. The Moscow Retreat.

VOLUME NINTH

WILL BE PUBLISHED IN NOVEMBER.

This volume completes the Work, bringing down the History to the Battle of Waterloo: and also containing a Copious Index to the whole.

A THIRD EDITION OF THE FIRST AND SECOND VOLUMES. Price £1. 10s.

A THIRD EDITION OF THE THIRD AND FOURTH VOLUMES. Price £1. 10s.

The FIFTH, SIXTH, AND SEVENTH VOLUMES MAY BE HAD SEPARATELY. Price 15s. each.

"We acknowledge with pleasure the force and fidelity of Mr. Alison's work on the French Revolution. It is by far the ablest historical performance of the last century, exhibiting remarkable diligence, without any loss of spirit, and doing impartial justice, on higher principles than have yet been announced in history."-Foreign Quarterly Review. No. 36, p. 394.

"From Robertson's Charles V. the historical student cannot do better than proceed to Mr. Alison's admirable History of Europe during the French Revolution, from 1789 to 1815. This work will richly repay a perusal. To the most exemplary accuracy and impartiality in stating facts and arguments, the author adds a chaste philosophic eloquence, which is equally fascinating and instructive.-Warren's Legal Studies, p. 139.

"These volumes narrate the events with an animation perfectly consistent with simplicity. Come what will, Mr. Alison has reared a noble beacon. Faithful and forcible, it shows us the evils of weak submission in the government, and of arrogant demand in the people. To all he gives the mighty moral of a Revolution. That his history is told with ease and eloquence, is its humblest praise."-Blackwood's Magazine.

"The progress of this work confirms the opinion we originally expressed of it. Even to those who object to the tenor of Mr. Alison's views, it will still be indisputable, as the fullest, and in many important particulars, the best History of the French Revolution in our language.”—Atlas. "Mr. Alison's History is indispensable to all those who are forming collections on the subject. It is the completion of them all.”—Preface to French Translation of M. Paquis.

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LONDON; AND J. CUMMING, DUBLIN.

NEW EDITIONS OF MRS. MARCET'S CONVERSATIONS.

1.

POLITICAL ECONOMY;

In which the Elements of that Science are familiarly explained.

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2.

VEGETABLE PHYSIOLOGY;

Comprehending the Elements of Botany, with their application to Agriculture.
3d Edition, 1 vol. fcp. 8vo. with Four Plates, price 9s. cloth lettered.

3.

LAND AND WATER.

2d Edition, revised and corrected, 1 vol. fcp. 8vo. with coloured Map of the Altitudes of Mountains, 5s. 6d. cloth lettered.

4.

NATURAL PHILOSOPHY;

In which the Elements of that Science are familiarly explained, and adapted to the comprehension of Young Pupils. 9th Edit. corrected, 23 Plates, fcp. 8vo. 10s. 6d. cloth.

5.

CHEMISTRY;

In which the Elements of that Science are familiarly explained, and illustrated by Experiments. 13th Edit. enlarged and corrected, 2 vols. 12mo. with 18 Plates, 14s. bds. NEW EDITIONS OF MARCET'S WORKS FOR CHILDREN.

1.

THE SEASONS: Stories for Children.

VOL. 1.-Winter.

The Fall of Snow.

The Snowball.
The Sun.

Sliding on the Ice.
The Thaw.

The Chimney Sweeper.

&c.

2d Edition, 4 vols. 2s. each, half-bound.

VOL. 2.-Spring.
Animals & Vegetables.
Buds of Trees.
Watering Plants.
The Mouse.

Trees coming into Leaf.
Length of Days.
&c.

MARY'S

2.

VOL. 3-Summer.

The First Day in the
Country.
The Bird's Nest.
Willy's Garden.
Haymaking.

The Haymaking Fete.
&c.

GRAMMAR,

VOL. 4.-Autumn.
The Harvest.
The Windmill.

The Steamboat.
The Fall of the Leaf.
Dancing Shadows.
Cabinet of Minerals.
&c. &c.

Interspersed with Stories, and intended for the use of Children.

New Edition, revised and enlarged, 3s. 6d. half-bound.

EXTRACT FROM THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.-"I have so often pitied children who have been studying a grammar which they did not understand, that I thought I could not do them a better service than endeavour to render so abstruse a subject easy and familiar."

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WILLY'S STORIES FOR CHILDREN.

Second Edition, 2s. half-bound.

Explaining the manner of Building a House, Mechanics, Building, Planting,
Glass-making, &c.

LONDON: LONGMAN, ORME, AND CO.

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