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The character of this work, for the information it contains in antiquities and natural history, is too well known and firmly established to require any particular notice or commendation. Algiers, Tunis, Syria, Egypt, and Arabia Petrea, were the scene of these travels and researches. A Journey to Mequinez, by J. Windhus. 1723. 8vo.
Pryce's work recalls the style of Octave Feuillet, by its clearness, conciseness, its literary reserve. Athenaeum. MRS. WATSON. THIS MAN'S DOMINION. By the Author of 'A High Little World. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
J.A.H. Murray for this reference, which he kindly supplied from the materials for his great English Dictionary on Historical Principles. King Henry VIII., Act v. Sc. 2, slightly altered. "Watch the sign to hate." Johnson's Vanity of Human Wishes. See Arniston Memoirs, 8vo, Edin. 1888, for text of Lord Melville's letter and Sir Walter's reply, pp. 315-326.
MRS. PINSENT. CHILDREN OF THIS WORLD. By ELLEN F. PINSENT, Author of 'Jenny's Case. Crown 8vo. 6s. 'There is much clever writing in this book. The story is told in a workmanlike manner, and the characters conduct themselves like average human beings. Daily News. 'Full of interest, and, with a large measure of present excellence, gives ample promise of splendid work. Birmingham Gazette. 'Mrs.
Oxley's is interesting from giving an authentic description of the interior of this singular country. A perusal and comparison of the best works that have been published regarding it from the date of that of Collins to the present time, would exhibit a rapidity of improvement, of which there are few examples. Some Account of New Zealand. By John Savage. 1808. 8vo.
It is no wonder that the book should be translated into so many languages." The best edition of it is that published by Le Clerc, in 1709 at Amsterdam, in 8vo. To this edition, Le Clerc has added a curious dissertation on religious indifference. Which are the denominations of religionists which avow their belief of it: 2. Which of these are most worthy of the name of Christians: 3.
Sir James Porter was British ambassador at the Porte; his work is faithful and accurate, and is chiefly illustrative of the political state, manners, and habits of the Turks. Eton's Survey of the Turkish Empire. 1801. 8vo.
Indeed, in their way, there is nothing in any sense so good in English.... Mr. Baring Gould has presented his narrative in such a way as not to make one dull page. Athenaeum. Demy 8vo. 32s.
I ever am, with reverence and affection, 'Most faithfully yours, William Seward, Esq., F.R.S., editor of Anecdotes of some distinguished persons, etc., in four volumes, 8vo., well known to a numerous and valuable acquaintance for his literature, love of the fine arts, and social virtues. I am indebted to him for several communications concerning Johnson.
'Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa'. By Henry Barth, Ph.D., D.C.L. 3 vols. 8vo. Harper and Brothers. These two works, each embodying the results of years of travel and research, entirely revolutionize all our theories as to the geographical and physical character of Central Africa.
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