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Sketches of Portuguese Manners, Customs, Costume, and Character, with En gravings, are announced for early publi cation.

Dr Arnott announces a Work to be entitled, "Medical Physics."

A Winter's Journey through Lapland and Sweden, with various observations relating to Finmark and its inhabitants, made during a residence at Hammerfest, near the North Cape. By Arthur de Capell Brooke, M. A. F. R. S., &c. With plates.

Selections from the works of the late Dr John Owen, by the Rev. W. Wilson, D.D. will soon be published.

Captain Parry's Third Voyage, for the Discovery of a North-west Passage, to which will be appended the Appendices to Captain Parry's Journals of his Second and Third Voyages. With plates, woodcuts, &c.

The Rev. Richard Hoblyn is employ ed on a New Translation of the First Georgic of Virgil, with Explanatory Notes.

Mr F. Lemare is preparing for publication a New Selection of Sacred Music, including original compositions by Mr Rimbault, the late Rev. W. Bingley, &c. &c.

Shortly will be published in 4to, price 12s. proofs, royal 4to, price 16s. India proofs, royal 4to, price L. 1, 4s. India proofs before the letters, imperial 4to, prtce L.1, 15s., No. I. of a Picturesque Tour in Spain, Portugal, and along the Coast of Africa, from Tangiers to Tetuan. By J. Taylor, Knight of the Royal Order of the Legion of Honour, and one of the Authors of the " Voyage Pittoresque dans l'Ancienne France."-The engravings will be executed by the following eminent English artists, viz. :-Messrs T. Barber, B. Bosley, J. Byrne, G. Cooke, E. Goodall, W. Greatbatch, G. Hollis, H. le Keux, J. Lewis, John Pye, J. Redaway, W.R. Smith, R. Wallis, &c.-The whole will

be comprised in Twenty-two Parts, each containing five engravings, with letterpress descriptions; and a full account of the Journey will be published in one of the latter numbers.

In the course of January will be published, a Second Edition of the Remains and Memoir of the late Rev. Charles Wolfe, author of the poem on the Burial of Sir John Moore. By the Rev. J. A. Russell, M. A. Handsomely printing in one vol. 8vo, with a portrait of the Rev. C. Wolfe, and an engraving taken from the monument erected to the memory of Sir John Moore in St Paul's Cathedral.

Sketches, selected from the Note-book of the late Charles Hamilton, Esq. By Mr J. K. Harvey, author of Australia.

The Travellers; or, Adventures on the Continent. In 3 vols. post 8vo.

The Works of Nathaniel Lardner, D.D. author of the Treatise on the Credibility of the Gospel. A new edition, handsomely printed in 10 vols. 8vo.

The History of Rome, now first translated from the German of G. B. Niebuhr. By F. A. Walter, Esq. F.R.S. Lit., and one of the Librarians of the British Museum. In octavo.

A new work, by the Rev. Dr Russel of Leith, on the Sacred and Profane History of the World connected, intended to fill up the interval between the works of Shuckford and Prideaux.

It is well known that the former of these writers meant to bring down his "Connection" to the period at which Dean Prideaux commenced his learned work on the same subject, but that he was prevented by death from accomplishing his undertaking. His narrative ends with the demise of Joshua; and the seven hundred years which elapse from that date to the reign of Ahaz, constitute the historical field which Dr Russel has announced his intention to occupy.

EDINBURGH.

The Selfish Wife, and other Tales, by the Author of the Miller of Calder, &c. 3 vols. 12mo.

Converts from Infidelity. A Biographical Account of several distinguished Individuals, who have renounced Scepticism, and have embraced the Faith and Hope of the Gospel. By Andrew Crichton, Author of the Life of LieutenantColonel Blackader.

A new Edition of Smith's Wealth of Nations, in one vol. 8vo; with a Life of the Author.

A Preliminary Dissertation, tracing the

Progress of Political Science, and containing a View of its present state, will be prefixed. Notes upon the Text will be subjoined.

A Translation of Dr Gall's Work on Phrenology, to be published in parts.

The Common-Place Book of Anecdote; being an Original Collection of Anecdotes, Witticisms, &c. &c. Outlines of Geography. By the Rev. William Andrew. 12mo. Taylor's Holy Living; a cabinet edition, with a beautiful Portrait.

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MONTHLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.

ARCHITECTURE.

LONDON.

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ducted by J. C. Loudon, F.L.S. H.S., &c., author of the Encyclopædias of Gardening and of Agriculture.-(To be continued quarterly.)

Statements respecting the Profits of Mining in England, considered in Relation to the Prospects of Mining in Mexico. In a Letter to Thomas Fowell Buxton, Esq. M.P. By John Taylor. In 8vo, price 2s. 6d. stitched.

Elements of Mechanical Philosophy, for the use of Students; suited to the capacities of Mechanics, and more particularly designed for the Members of the different Mechanic Institutions in Great Britain. By W. Marratt, M. A.

Varieties of Literature, being selections from the Portfolio of the late John Brady, Esq. 8vo, 8s.

No. I. of the Weekly Journal of Science and the Arts, 6d.

The Beauties of Sheridan. By Alfred Howard, 2s. 6d.

Reports of the Parliamentary Proceedings of Last Session, systematically Arranged and Criticised. In 1 vol. 8vo.Also, in another vol. to be had separate

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Abstracts of all Important Papers presented during the Session.-To be continued annually.

NOVELS AND TALES.
Granby, a Novel, 3 vols, L.1, 7s.
Christmas Tales, 7s.

The Discarded Son, 5 vols, L. 1, 105. November Nights, a Series of Tales, 10s. 6d.

Mirror of the Months, 8s. 6d.

POETRY.

The Innocents, a Sacred Drama, with other Poems, 12s.

The Seven First Cantos of the Messiah. A Poem. By F. T. Klopstock. Translated into English verse.

The Three Strangers; a Play in Five Acts, as performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. By Harriet Lee, author of "Kruitzener," and other Canterbury Tales.

Julia, or the Pilgrim, a Fragment, with other Poems.

THEOLOGY.

The Book of Churches and Sects; or, The Opinions of all Denominations of Christians differing from the Church of England, traced to their Source by an Exposition of the various Translations and Interpretations of the Sacred Writings. To which is added, a Brief Refutation of Unitarianism, and an Arrangement

of Texts in Support of the Tenets of the Church of England, By the Rev. T. Charles Bonne, B.A. of St Peter's College, Cambridge. In one large vol. 8vo, price 14s. in bds.

The Importance and Necessity of Religion to National Education; a Sermon preached at the Abbey Church, St Alban's, September 18, 1825. By the Rev. Thomas Barber, B.D. 2s.

Essays on Christianity. By Joseph John Geomey, 10s. 6d.

Christian Retirement, or Spiritual Exercises of the Heart, 6s.

Essays on Religion. By Charles Waley, 7s.

The Christian Sabbath; or, an Enquiry into the Religious Obligations of keeping holy One Day in Seven. By the Rev. George Holden, A. M. author of a Dissertation on the Fall of Man, &c. &c. In 1 vol. 8vo, price 12s. in bds.

Hebrew Tales, selected and translated

from ancient Hebrew works, to which is prefixed, an Essay on the still existing remains of the Hebrew Sages, of a later period than the Maccabees; and on the Character and Merit of the uninspired Ancient Hebrew Literature, generally. 1 vol. foolscap 8vo, price 7s. 6d.

VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.

The Mission to Siam, and Hue, the capital of Cochin China, in the years 1821-2. From the Journal of the late George Finlayson, Esq. Assistant Surgeon of his Majesty's 8th Light Dragoons, Surgeon and Naturalist to the Mission. With a Memoir of the Author, by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, F. R. S.

A Tour through the Upper Provinces of Hindostan, comprising a period between the years 1804 and 1814, with Remarks and authentie Anecdotes. To which is added, a Guide up the River Ganges. By Mrs Deane, 9s.

EDINBURGH.

Edinburgh Journal of Science, exhibiting a View of the Progress of Discovery in Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Mineralogy, &c. &c. Conducted by David Brewster, LL.D. &c. &c. with plates, 7s. 6d.

The Edinburgh Geographical and Historical Atlas, Nos. I. and II. The Maps are full sheet royal drawing paper, fully coloured over; the letter-press, royal folio. Publishing in monthly numbers, price 2s. 6d. each.

The Edinburgh Almanack, and Universal Scots Register for 1826. 5s.

Considerations on the inexpediency of the Law of Entail in Scotland. By Patrick Irvine, Esq. W. S. 8vo. 4s. 6d.

Reports of Cases decided in the House of Lords upon Appeal from Scotland, from the Commencement of the Reign of George II., Vol. I. Part I. By J. Craigie and J. S. Stewart, Esqs. Advo

cates.

Mary Queen of Scots, her Persecutions, Sufferings, and Trials, &c. Foolscap 8vo, 7s. 6d.

Remarks on the Exclusion of Officers of his Majesty's Service from the Staff of the Indian Army; and on the Present State of the European Soldier in India, whether as regards his Services, Health, or Moral Character; with a few of the most eligible means of modifying the one and improving the other, advocated and

considered. By a King's Officer. 8vo, sewed.

Terms of Proceedings before the Sheriff-Courts in Scotland; also, before the Sheriffs as Commissaries within their respective Jurisdictions, and before the Burgh, Dean of Guild, Justice of Peace, and Baron Bailie Courts. By T. Buchanan Drummond, Writer, Edinburgh. 8vo, 10s. 6d.

Lumsden and Son's Glasgow Memorandum-Book.

6s.

The Edinburgh Journal of Medical Science, (to be continued quarterly,) No. I. Janus, or the Edinburgh Literary Almanack for 1826. 12s. Literary Gems. In two parts. One vol. post 8vo. With vignette title-page. The following School-books for the use of the Edinburgh Academy: I.Ruddiman's Latin Rudiments, with Alterations and a Vocabulary. 12mo, 2s. bound.

II. Outlines of Ancient and Modern Geography. 12mo, 3s. 6d. bound. III. The Primitives of the Greek Language. 12mo, 1s. 6d. bound.

An Outline of the Alterations in the Forms of Process in the Courts of Law in Scotland, and in the House of Lords. By a Member of the Faculty of Advocates. 8vo, price ls.

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METEOROLOGICAL TABLES, extracted from the Register kept at Edinburgh, in the Observatory, Calton-hill.

N.B.-The Observations are made twice every day, at nine o'clock, forenoon, and four o'clock, after. noon. The second Observation in the afternoon, in the first column, is taken by the Register Thermometer.

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