2 v. 21s. bound.
"Captain Mackinnon"s sketches of America are of a striking character and permanent value. His volumes convey a just impression of the United States, a fair and candid view of their society and inst.i.tutions, so well written and so entertaining that the effect of their perusal on the public here must be considerable. They are light, animated, and lively, full of racy sketches, pictures of life, anecdotes of society, visits to remarkable men and famous places, sporting episodes, &c., very original and interesting."--_Sunday Times._
"Captain Mackinnon"s sketches of America are perhaps the best that have appeared since the work of Captain Marryat, and they are far more candid and impartial. The volumes are crowded with valuable and important statements. The work will find its way rapidly into wide and general circulation, such is its justice, candour, and accuracy of information."--_Observer._
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE: A TREATISE ON SHIP-BUILDING, AND THE RIG OF CLIPPERS, WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR A NEW METHOD OF LAYING DOWN VESSELS.
BY LORD ROBERT MONTAGU, A.M.
Second Edition, with 54 Diagrams, 6s. bound.
"In this able work, Lord Robert Montagu has treated an important subject in the most comprehensive and masterly manner. The publication will be equally valuable to the ship-builder and the ship-owner--to the mariner and the commanders of yachts. The whole science of ship-building is made plain to the humblest understanding, while the most valuable suggestions are given for its improvement in the rig, structure, and laying down of vessels."--_U. S. Mag._
ARCTIC MISCELLANIES, A SOUVENIR OF THE LATE POLAR SEARCH.
BY THE OFFICERS AND SEAMEN OF THE EXPEDITION.
DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY.
Second Edition, 1 vol. with numerous Ill.u.s.trations, 10s. 6d. bound.
FROM THE "TIMES."--This volume is not the least interesting or instructive among the records of the late expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, commanded by Captain Austin. The most valuable portions of the book are those which relate to the scientific and practical observations made in the course of the expedition, and the descriptions of scenery and incidents of arctic travel. Many of the latter possess considerable literary merit, and all are impressed with the vividness of fresh observation. From the variety of the materials, and the novelty of the scenes and incidents to which they refer, no less than the interest which attaches to all that relates to the probable safety of Sir John Franklin and his companions, the Arctic Miscellanies forms a very readable book, and one that redounds to the honour of the national character.
#New Works of Fiction, by Distinguished Writers.#
CASTLE AVON.
BY THE AUTHOR OF "EMILIA WYNDHAM," "RAVENSCLIFFE," &C. 3 vols.
UNCLE WALTER, BY MRS. TROLLOPE.
AUTHOR OF "FATHER EUSTACE," "THE BARNABYS," &C. 3 vols.
""Uncle Walter" is Mrs. Trollope"s best novel since "Widow Barnaby.""--_Morning Chronicle._
""Uncle Walter" is an exceedingly entertaining novel. It a.s.sures Mrs.
Trollope more than ever in her position as one of the ablest fiction writers of the day."--_Morning Post._
""Uncle Walter" is filled throughout with Mrs. Trollope"s broad satirical dashes at human nature."--_Daily News._
"A very clever and entertaining book; equal to Mrs. Trollope"s most successful efforts."--_John Bull._
ADAM GRAEME OF MOSSGRAY.
A STORY OF SCOTTISH LIFE.
BY THE AUTHOR OF "MARGARET MAITLAND," &C. 3 vols.
"A story awakening genuine emotions of interest and delight by its admirable pictures of Scottish life and scenery."--_Post._
""Adam Graeme" is full of eloquent writing and description. It is an uncommon work, not only in the power of the style, in the eloquence of the digressions, in the interest of the narrative, and in the delineation of character, but in the lessons it teaches."--_Sun._
ANNETTE. A Tale.
BY W. F. DEACON.
With a Memoir of the Author, by the Hon. Sir T. N. TALFOURD, D.C.L. 3 v.
""Annette" is a stirring tale, and has enough in it of life and interest to keep it for some years to come in request. The prefatory memoir by Sir Thomas Talfourd would be at all times interesting, nor the less so for containing two long letters from Sir Walter Scott to Mr. Deacon, full of gentle far-thinking wisdom."--_Examiner._
MARY SEAHAM.
BY MRS. GREY,
Author of "The Gambler"s Wife," &c. 3 v.
"Equal to any former novel by its author."--_Athenaeum._
"A very interesting story."--_Observer._
"An admirable work--a powerfully conceived novel, founded on a plot of high moral and dramatic interest."--_John Bull._
CONFESSIONS OF AN ETONIAN.
BY CHARLES ROWCROFT, ESQ,
Author of "Tales of the Colonies." &c. 3 v.
"The life of an Etonian--his pranks, his follies, his loves, his fortunes, and misfortunes--is here amusingly drawn and happily coloured by an accomplished artist. The work is full of anecdote and lively painting of men and manners."--_Globe._
THE BELLE OF THE VILLAGE.
By the Author of "The Old English Gentleman." 3 v.
"An admirable story, quite out of the common order in its conception, and highly original in its execution. "The Belle of the Village" may take its place by the side of "The Old English Gentleman.""--_John Bull._