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HOWITT. THE RURAL AND SOCIAL 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, 218. cloth. HOWITT.-CERMAN EXPERIENCES:

Addressed to the English, both Goers Abroad and Stayers at Home. By William Howitt. Foolscap 8vo. 78. 6d. cloth.

HOWITT-WANDERINGS OF A JOURNEYMAN TAILOR,

through EUROPE and the EAST, during the years 1824 to 1840. By P. D. Holthaus, from Werdohl in Westphalia. Translated from the Third German Edition, by William Howitt, author of "The Rural and Social Life of Germany," etc. Foolscap 8vo. with Portrait of the Tailor, 6s. cloth.

HOWITT-THE STUDENT-LIFE OF GERMANY.

From the Unpublished MS. of Dr. Cornelius. By William Howitt. 8vo. with 24 WoodEngravings, and 7 Steel Plates, 218. cloth.

HOWITT.-COLONIZATION 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.

HOWITT.THE BOY'S COUNTRY BOOK:

Being the real Life of a Country Boy, written by Himself; exhibiting all the Amusements, Pleasures, and Pursuits of Children in the Country. Edited by William Howitt, author of "The Rural Life of England," etc. 2d Edition. Fcap. 8vo. with 40 Woodcuts, 88. cloth.

HOWITT (RICHARD).-IMPRESSIONS OF AUSTRALIA FELIX,

During a Four Years' Residence in that Colony: with particular reference to the Prospects of Emigrants. With Notes of a Voyage round the World, Australian Poems, etc. By Richard Howitt. Foolscap 8vo. 78. cloth.

HUDSON. THE PARENT'S HAND-BOOK;

Or, Guide to the Choice of Professions, Employments, and Situations; containing useful and practical information on the subject of placing out Young Men, and of obtaining their Education with a view to particular occupations. By J. C. Hudson, Esq., author of "Plain Directions for Making Wills." Fcap. 8vo. 58. 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. 13th Edition, corrected, with Notes of Cases judicially decided since the above Act came into operation. Fcap. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

HUDSON. THE EXECUTOR'S GUIDE.

By J. C. Hudson, Esq., of the Legacy Duty Office, London; author of "Plain Directions for Making Wills," and "The Parent's Hand-Book." 4th Edition. Foolscap 8vo. 58. cloth. **The above two works may be had in One volume, price73. cloth.

HUMPHREYS.-THE ILLUMINATED BOOKS OF THE MIDDLE AGES. A History of Illuminated Books, from the IVth to the XVIIth Century. By Henry Noel Humphreys. Illustrated by a Series of Specimens, consisting of an entire Page, of the exact size of the Original, from the most celebrated and splendid MSS. in the Imperial and Royal Libraries of Vienna, Moscow, Paris, Naples, Copenhagen, and Madrid; from the Vatican, Escurial, Ambrosian, and other great Libraries of the Continent;-and from the rich Public, Collegiate, and Private Libraries of Great Britain; superbly printed in Gold, Silver, and Colours.

In course of publication, in Parts. Parts 1 and 2, cach containing Three Plates, with Descriptions, Imperial Quarto, splendidly printed, in gold, silver, and colours, in imitation of the originals, as accurate as can be produced by mechanical means, price 128.

Large Paper, on Half Imperial (214 in. by 15), to prevent folding the large Plates, 218.
Six Parts to form a Volume, Four Volumes completing the work.

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, Secretary of the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society. 8vo. with Plate and Woodcuts, 108. 6d. cloth.

ILLUMINATED CALENDAR (THE).--THE ILLUMINATED CALENDAR and HOME DIARY for 1845; copied from the Manuscript of the Hours of Anne of Brittany, arranged as an Almanac and Diary. Enriched with Twelve large Designs, one appropriate to each Month, illustrative of Manners and Customs of the Fifteenth Century, with a Titlepage, ornamented with Fruits on a Gold Ground: the' whole copied from the Kalendar in The Hours of Anne of Brittany," carefully coloured by hand, and enriched with Gold; also, Twenty-four Ornamental Borders, composed of Natural Flowers, from the same MSS. The Borders printed in Gold and Colours, by Owen Jones. Imperial 8vo. 42s. bound in an appropriate ornamental cover.

JACKSON-PICTORIAL FLORA;

Or, British Botany Delineated, in 1500 Lithographic Drawings of all the Species of Flowering Plants indigenous to Great Britain; illustrating the descriptive works on English Botany of Hooker, Lindley, Smith, etc. By Miss Jackson. 8vo. 158. 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. 2d Edition. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Map, 158. cl. JAMES.-LIVES OF THE MOST EMINENT FOREIGN STATESMEN. By G.P. R. James. Esq., and E. E. Crowe, Esq. 5 vols, foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Titles. 30s. cloth.

JEBB (BISHOP).-PRACTICAL THEOLOGY;

Comprising Discourses on the Liturgy and Principles of the United Church of England and Ireland; Critical and other Tracts; and a Speech delivered in the House of Peers in 1824. By John Jebb, D.D. F.R S., Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert, and Aghadoe. 2d Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. 24s. cloth.

By the same Author,

PASTORAL INSTRUCTIONS, on the Character and Principles of the Church of England. Selected from his former Publications. A New Edition. Foolscap 8vo. 68. cloth. JEBB (BISHOP) AND KNOX (ALEXANDER).-THIRTY YEARS' CORRESPONDENCE between John Jebb, D.D. F.R.S., Bishop of Limerick, Ardfert, Aghadoe, and Alexander Knox, Esq. M.R.I.A. Edited by the Rev. Charles Forster, B.D. Rector of Stisted, Essex, and one of the Six Preachers in the Cathedral of Christ, Canterbury, formerly Domestic Chaplain to Bishop Jebb. 2d Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. 288. cloth.

LORD JEFFREY.- CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE edinburgH REVIEW. By Francis Jeffrey, now one of the Judges in the Court of Session in Scotland. 4 vols. 8vo. 48s. cloth.

JOHNSON. THE FARMER'S ENCYCLOPÆDIA,

And DICTIONARY of RURAL AFFAIRS: embracing all the recent Discoveries in Agricultural Chemistry; adapted to the comprehension of unscientific Readers. By Cuthbert W. Johnson, Esq., F.R.S. Barrister-at-Law, Corresponding Member of the Agricultural Society of Königsberg, and of the Maryland Horticultural Society, author of several of the Prize Essays of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, and other Agricultural Works; Editor of the "Farmer's Almanack," etc. 1 thick vol. 8vo. illustrated by Wood Engravings of the best and most improved Agricultural Implements. 21. 108. cloth.

KANE. THE INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES OF IRELAND.

By Robert Kane, M.D. Secretary to the Council of the Roval Irish Academy, Professor of Natural Philosophy to the Royal Dublin Society, and of Chemistry to the Apothecaries' Hall of Ireland. 2d Edition. Post 8vo. 7s cloth."

KANE ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY;

Including the most Recent Discoveries and Applications of the Science to Medicine and Pharmacy, and to the Arts. By Robert Kane, M.D. M.R.I.A. Professor of Natural Philosophy to the Royal Dublin Society. 8vo. with 236 Woodcuts, 24s, cloth.

KATER AND LARDNER.-A TREATISE ON MECHANICS.

By Captain Kater and Dr. Lardner. New Edition. Foolscap 8vo. Vignette Title, and 19 Plates, comprising 224 distinct figures, 68. cloth.

KEIGHTLEY.-OUTLINES OF HISTORY,

From the Earliest Period. By Thomas Keightley, Esq. New Edition, corrected and considerably improved. Foolscap 8vo., 68. cloth; or 68. 6d. bound.

KIRBY AND SPENCE.-AN INTRODUCTION TO ENTOMOLOGY; Or, Elements of the Natural History of Insects: comprising an account of noxious and useful Insects, of their Metamorphoses, Food, Stratagems, Habitations, Societies, Motions, Noises, Hybernation, Instinct, etc. By W. Kirby, M.A. F.R.S. & L.S. Rector of Barham; and W. Spence, Esq., F.R.S. & L.S. 6th Edition, corrected and considerably enlarged. 2 vols. 8vo. 1l. 11s. 6d. cloth.

The first two volumes of the "Introduction to Entomology" are now published as a separate work, distinct from the third and fourth volumes, and, though much enlarged, at a considerable reduction of price, in order that the numerous class of readers who confine their study of insects to that of their manners and economy, need not be burthened with the cost of the technical portion of the work relating to their anatomy, physiology, etc. KNAPP.-GRAMINA BRITANNICA;

Or, Representations of the British Grasses: with Remarks and occasional Descriptions. By I. L. Knapp, Esq. F.L.S. & A.S. 2d Edition. 4to. with 118 Plates, beautifully coloured, 31. 168. boards.

"Most of the persons interested in the art of distinguishing grasses are country gentlemen and farmers, who know nothing of botany, and cannot use the techinal descriptions or analytical figures of botanists. To that great class such a book is invaluable. It ought, in fact, to form part of the library of every one interested in rural affairs; for there are few plants so difficult to distinguish as grasses, not any more so, and none which it is more important to know correctly, because of their various uses and qualities. With Mr. Knapp's book before him, no one can have the least difficulty in making himself master of the subject." Gardeners' Chronicle.

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. 3d Edition. 4 vols. 8vo. 21. 88. cloth.

LAING. THE CHRONICLE OF THE KINGS OF NORWAY,

From the Earliest Period of the History of the Northern Sea Kings to the Middle of the Twelfth Century, commonly called the Heimskringla. Translated from the Icelandic of Snorro Sturleson, with Notes, and a Preliminary Discourse, by Samuel Laing, author of "Notes of a Traveller," etc. 3 vols. 8vo. 368. cloth.

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. 12s. cloth.

LAING.-NOTES OF A TRAVELLER

On the Social and Political State of France, Prussia, Switzerland, Italy, and other parts of Europe, during the present Century. By Samuel Laing, Esq. 2d Edition. 8vo. 16s. cloth. LAING.-JOURNAL OF A RESIDENCE IN NORWAY

During the years 1834, 1835, and 1836; made with a view to inquire into the Rural and Political Economy of that Country, and the Condition of its Inhabitants. By Samuel Laing, Esq. 2d Edition. 8vo. 14s. cloth.

LARDNER'S CABINET CYCLOPÆDIA;

Comprising a Series of Original Works on History, Biography, Literature, the Sciences, Arts, and Manufactures. Conducted and edited by Dr. Lardner.

The Series complete in One Hundred and Thirty-three Volumes, 391. 18s. remains to be published.) The Works separate, 68. per volume.

LARDNER.-A TREATISE ON ARITHMETIC.

(One Volume

By Dr. Lardner, LL.D. F.R.S. Foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title, 68. cloth. LARDNER AND WALKER.-A MANUAL ON ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, and METEOROLOGY. By Dr. Lardner, LL.D. F.R.S., and C. V. Walker, Secretary of the Electrical Society. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo., with Vignette Titles, 128. cloth. LARDNER.-A TREATISE ON GEOMETRY,

And its Application to the Arts. By Dr. Lardner. Foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title, and upwards of 200 figures, 68. cloth.

LARDNER.-A TREATISE ON HEAT.

By Dr. Lardner, LL.D. etc. Fcap. 8vo. with Vignette Title and Woodcuts, 63. cloth. LARDNER.-A TREATISE ON HYDROSTATICS AND PNEUMATICS. By Dr. Lardner. New Edition. Foolscap 8vo. 6s. cloth.

LECTURES ON POLARISED LIGHT,

Delivered by Dr. Pereira, before the Pharmaceutical Society, and in the Medical School of the London Hospital. 8vo. illustrated by above 50 Woodcuts, 58. 6d. cloth.

L. E. L.-THE POETICAL WORKS OF LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON. New Edition, 4 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Illustrations by Howard, etc. 28s. cloth; or bound in morocco, with gilt edges, 21. 48.

The following Works separately:

The IMPROVISATRICE
- 10s. 6d. The GOLDEN VIOLET
The VENETIAN BRACELET 10s. 6d. The TROUBADOUR
LEE-TAXIDERMY;

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Or, the Art of Collecting, Preparing, and Mounting Objects of Natural History. For the use of Museums and Travellers. By Mrs. R. Lee (formerly Mrs. T. E. Bowdich), author of "Memoirs of Cuvier," etc. 6th Edition, improved, with an account of a Visit to Walton Hall, and Mr. Waterton's method of Preserving Animals. Fcap. 8vo. with Wood Engravings, 73. cloth.

LEE. ELEMENTS OF NATURAL HISTORY,

For the Use of Schools and Young Persons: comprising the Principles of Classification, interspersed with amusing and instructive original Accounts of the most remarkable Animals. By Mrs. R Lee (formerly Mrs. T. E. Bowdich), author of "Taxidermy," "Memoirs of Cuvier," etc. 12mo. with 55 Woodcuts, 78. 6d. bound.

LEFEVRE (SIR GEORGE).-AN APOLOGY FOR THE NERVES;

Or, their Importance and Influence in Health and Disease. By Sir George Lefevre, M.D. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, late Physician to the British Embassy at the Court of St. Petersburgh, etc.; author of "The Life of a Travelling Physician," "Thermal Comfort," etc. Post 8vo. 9s. cloth.

LEM PRIÈRE-A CLASSICAL DICTIONARY;

Containing a copious Account of all the Proper Names mentioned in Ancient Authors; with the Value of Coins, Weights, and Measures, used amongst the Greeks and Romans; and a Chronological Table. By T. Lemprière, D D. 20th Edition, corrected. 8vo. 9s. cloth. LESLIE (C. R.)-MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF JOHN CONSTABLE, ESQ., R.A. Composed chiefly of his Letters. By C. R. Leslie, R.A. Second Edition, with further Extracts from his Correspondence. 4to., with a new Portrait, from a Picture by Mr. Leslie.-In the press.

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LIFE OF A TRAVELLING PHYSICIAN,

From his first Introduction to Practice; including Twenty Years' Wanderings throughout the greater part of Europe. 3 vols. post 8vo. with coloured Frontispieces, 31s. 6d. cloth. LINDLEY. INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY.

By Prof. J. Lindley, Ph.D. F.R.S. L.S. etc. 3d Edition (1839), with Corrections and considerable Additions, 8vo. with Six Plates and numerous Woodcuts, 188. cloth.

LINDLEY.-FLORA MEDICA;

A Botanical Account of all the most important Plants used in Medicine, in different Parts of the World. By John Lindley, Ph.D. F.R.S. etc. 8vo. 188. cloth.

LINDLEY.-A SYNOPSIS OF THE BRITISH FLORA,

Arranged according to the Natural Orders. By Professor John Lindley, Ph. D., F.R.S., etc. Third Edition, with numerous Additions, Corrections, and Improvements. 12mo. 10s. 6d. cloth.

LINDLEY. THE THEORY OF HORTICULTURE;

Or, an Attempt to Explain the Principal Operations of Gardening upon Physiological Principles. By John Lindley, Ph.D. F.R.S. 8vo. with Illustrations on Wood, 128. cloth. This book is written in the hope of providing the intelligent gardener, and the scientific amateur, correctly, with the rationalia of the more important operations of Horticulture; and the author has endeavoured to present to his readers an intelligible explanation, founded upon well ascertained facts, which they can judge of by their own means of observation, of the general nature of vegetable actions, and of the causes which, while they control the powers of life in plants, are capable of being regulated by themselves. The possession of such knowledge will necessarily teach them how to improve their methods of cultivation, and lead them to the discovery of new and better modes.

LINDLEY.-CUIDE TO THE ORCHARD AND KITCHEN GARDEN;

Or, an Account of the most valuable Fruits and Vegetables cultivated in Great Britain: with Kalendars of the Work required in the Orchard and Kitchen Garden during every month in the Year. By George Lindley, C.M.H.S. Edited by Professor Lindley. 8vo. 16s. boards. LLOYD.-A TREATISE ON LIGHT AND VISION.

By the Rev. H. Lloyd, M.A., Fellow of Trin. Coll. Dublin. 8vo. 5. boards. LORIMER.-LETTERS TO A YOUNG MASTER MARINER,

On some Subjects connected with his Calling. By Charles Lorimer. 3d edition. 12mo. with an Appendix, 58. 6d. cloth.

LOUDON (MRS.)-THE LADY'S COUNTRY COMPANION;

Or, How to Enjoy a Country Life Rationally. By Mrs. Loudon, author of "Gardening for Ladies," etc. Foolscap 8vo.. with an Engraving on Steel, and Illustrations on Wood, 7s. 6d. cl. "A more intelligent and pleasant Country Companion than Mrs. Loudon's lives not even in these days of perpetual instruction and guides to every thing. For a stroll in the fields. for a walk in the garden, for managing the dairy or poultry-yard, for raising the finest flowers and the best fruits, for rural amusements, and for all useful employments to occupy time and produce profitable results, we cordially recommend this excellent work to be taken as a constant companion." Literary Gazette.

LOUDON (J. C.)-SELF INSTRUCTION

For Young Gardeners, Foresters, Bailiffs, Land Stewards, and Farmers; in Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Geometry, Mensuration, Practical Trigonometry, Mechanics, Land-Surveying, Leveling, Planning and Mapping, Architectural Drawing, and Isometrical Projection and Perspective; with Examples shewing their applications to Horticultural and Agricultural Purposes. By the late J. C. Loudon, F.L.S. H.S. etc. With a Portrait of Mr. Loudon, and a Memoir by Mrs. Loudon. 8vo.-In the press.

LOUDON.-AN ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF TREES AND SHRUBS ;

Being the "Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum" abridged: containing the Hardy Trees and Shrubs of Great Britain, Native and Foreign, scientifically and popularly described: with their Propagation, Culture, and Uses in the Arts; and with Engravings of nearly all the Species. For the use of Nurserymen, Gardeners, and Foresters. By J.C. Loudon, F.L.S.etc. 1 large vol. 8vo. with upwards of 2000 Engravings on Wood, 27. 10%. cloth.

The Original Work may be had in 8 vols. 8vo. with above 400 8vo. Plates of Trees, and upwards of 2500 Woodcuts, 101. cloth.

LOUDON.-AN ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF GARDENING;

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, enlarged and much improved. 1 large vol. 8vo. with nearly 1000 Engravings on Wood, 21, 10s. cloth.

LOUDON.-AN ENCYCLOPÆDIA OF AGRICULTURE;

Comprising the Theory and Practice of the Valuation, Transfer, Laying-out, Improvement, and Management of Landed Property, and of the cultivation and economy of the Animal and Vegetable productions of Agriculture, including all the latest improvements; a general History of Agriculture in all countries; a Statistical view of its present state, with suggestions for its future progress in the British Isles; and Supplements, bringing down the work to the year 1844. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.G.Z. and H.S.etc. Fifth Edition. 8vo. illustrated with upwards of 1100 Engravings on Wood, by Branston. 21. 10s. cloth.

The Supplement, bringing down Improvements in the art of Field-Culture from 1831 to 1844 inclusive, comprising all the previous Supplements, and illustrated with 65 Engravings on Wood, may be had separately, 58. sewed.

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. The Specific Characters by an Eminent Botanist; the Drawings by J. D. C. Sowerby, F.L.S. A new Edition (1841), with a new Supplement, comprising every desirable particular respecting all the Plants originated in, or introduced into, Britain between the first publication of the work, in 1829, and January 1840: with a new General Index to the whole work. Edited by J. C. Loudon, prepared by W. H. Baxter, Jun., and revised by George Don, F.L.S.; and 800 new Figures of Plants, on Wood, from Drawings by J. D. C. Sowerby, F.L.S. 1 very large vol. 8vo. with nearly 10,000 Wood Engravings, 31. 13s. 6d. cloth. The last Supplement, separately, 8vo. 15s. cloth.

LOUDON. AN ENCYCLOPÆDIA 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 illustrative of the Principles of Architectural Science and Taste on which it is composed, and General Estimates of the Expense. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.S. etc. New Edition, corrected, with a Supplement containing 160 additional pages of letter-press, and nearly 300 new engravings. 1 very thick vol. 8vo. with more than 2000 Engravings on Wood, 638. cloth.

The late Mr. Loudon has the merit of having conveyed more information upon architecture in a popular style, as adapted for general readers, than was ever attempted before, or than has been accomplished since. His Encyclopædia of Cottage and Village Architecture is indispensable to the library of all non-professional readers who may at some time of their life propose to build a cottage or country-house."-Westminster Review. The Supplement, separately, 8vo. 7s. 6d. sewed.

LOUDON.-HORTUS BRITANNICUS:

A Catalogue of all the Plants indigenous to or introduced into Britain. The 3d Edition (1832), with a New 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.

The Supplement separately, 8vo. 2s. 6d. sewed.
The later Supplement separately, 8vo. 88. sewed.

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 Grounds; 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, 20s. cloth.

LOUDON.-HORTUS LIGNOSUS LONDINENSIS;

Or, a Catalogue of all the Ligneous Plants cultivated in the neighbourhood of London. To which are added their usual Prices in Nurseries. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.S. etc. 8vo. 78. 6d. LOW.-ON LANDED PROPERTY, AND THE MANAGEMENT OF ESTATES; Comprehending the Relations between Landlord and Tenant, and the Principles and Forms of Leases; of Farm-buildings, Enclosures, Draius, 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 Engravings, 218. cloth. "In this solid volume Prof. Low has collected every thing applicable to the important interests at stake on the enlightened cultivation of the British soil; and has given ample instructions on the matters in relation to the great end he has principally in view. Resembling the late Mr. Loudon in the singular accuracy of his details, he has upon such data founded a code of illustration, which, once carefully perused, it will indeed be wonderful if it does not lead to extensive results, and teach all concerned in the management of landed property to enlarge and expand the agricultural resources of the country, and signally improve the condition of landlord, tenant, and proprietor throughout the land." Literary Gazette. LOW. THE BREEDS OF THE DOMESTICATED ANIMALS OF CREAT BRITAIN described. By David Low, Esq. F.R.S.E., Professor of Agriculture in the University of Edinburgh; Member of the Roval Academy of Agriculture of Sweden; Corresponding Member of the Conseil Royal d'Agriculture de France, of the Société Royal et Centrale, etc. etc. The Plates from drawings by W. Nicholson, R.S.A., reduced from a Series of Oil Paintings, executed for the Agricultural Museum of the University of Edinburgh by W. Shiels, R.S.A. In 2 vols. atlas quarto, with 56 plates of Animals, beautifully coloured after Nature, 167. 16s. half-bound in morocco. Or in four separate portions, as follow:The OX. 1 vol. atlas quarto, with 22 Plates, price 61. 168. 6d. half-bound morocco. The SHEEP. 1 vol. atlas quarto, with 21 Plates, price 61. 16s. 6d. half-bound morocco. LOW.-ELEMENTS OF PRACTICAL AGRICULTURE;

The HORSE. 1 vol. atlas quarto, with 8 Plates,
price 31. half-bound morocco.
The HOG. 1 vol. atlas quarto, with 5 Plates,
price 21. 28. half-bound morocco.

Comprehending the Cultivation of Plants, the Husbandry of the Domestic Animals, and the Economy of the Farin. By David Low, Esq.F.R.S.E., Professor of Agriculture in the Uni− versity of Edinburgh. 4th Edition, with Alterations and Additions, and above 200 Woodcuts. 8vo. 21a cioth.

"Low's Elements of Practical Agriculture' is the best work on farming in our language." Gardener's Chronicle.

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