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PEARSON.-AN INTRODUCTION TO PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY:

By the Rev. W. Pearson, LL.D. F.R.S. etc. Rector of South Kilworth, Leicestershire, and Treasurer to the Astronomical Society of London. 2 vols. 4to. with Plates, 71.73. boards. Vol. 1 contains Tables, recently computed, for facilitating the Reduction of Celestial Obser. vations; and a popular Explanation of their Construction and Use.

Vol. 2 contains Descriptions of the various Instruments that have been usefully employed in determining the Places of the Heavenly Bodies, with an Account of the Methods ofAdjusting and Using them.

PERCIVALL.-THE ANATOMY OF THE HORSE;

Embracing the Structure of the Foot. By W. Percivall, M.R.C.S. 8vo. 17. cloth. PERCIVALL.-HIPPOPATHOLOGY:

A Systematic Treatise on the Disorders and Lameness of the Horse; with their Modern and most approved Methods of Cure; embracing the Doctrines of the English and French Veterinary Schools. By W. Percivall, M.R.C.S., Veterinary Surgeon in the First Life Guards. Vols. 1, 2, and 3, 8vo.; Vol. 1, 10s. 6d.; vol. 2, 14s.; vol. 3, 14s. boards.

PEREIRA.-A TREATISE ON FOOD AND DIET:

With Observations on the Dietetical Regimen suited for Disordered States of the Digestive Organs; and an Account of the Dietaries of some of the principal Metropolitan and other Establishments for Paupers, Lunatics, Criminals, Children, the Sick, etc. By Jon. Pereira, M.D. F.R.S., author of "Elements of Materia Medica." 8vo. 168. cloth.

PESCHEL (C. F.)-ELEMENTS OF PHYSICS,

Part I. Ponderable Bodies. By C. F. Peschel, Principal of the Royal Military College, Dresden, etc. etc. Translated from the German, with Notes, by E. West. Foolscap 8vo. with Diagrams and Woodcuts. 78. 6d cloth.

PETRIE. THE ROUND TOWERS OF IRELAND.

Mr. Petrie's Great Work on the Round Towers and Early Ecclesiastical Architecture of Ireland; explaining the Origin and Uses of the Towers, and the other Characteristic Buildings with which they are associated. Beautifully printed in royal 4to. with upwards of 250 Illustrations, from Drawings by Mr. Petrie, 21. 12s. 6d. cloth.

PHILLIPS. AN ELEMENTARY INTRODUCTION TO MINERALOGY:

Comprising a Notice of the Characters and Elements of Minerals; with Accounts of the Places and Circumstances in which they are found. By William Phillips, F.L.S. M.G.S. etc. 4th Edition, considerably augmented by R. Allan, F.R.S.E. 8vo. numerous Cuts, 12s. cloth. PHILLIPS.-FIGURES & DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PALEOZOIC FOSSILS OF CORNWALL, DEVON, and WEST SOMERSET; observed in the course of the Ordnance Geological Survey of that District. By John Phillips, F.R.S. F.G.S. etc. Published by Order of the Lords Commissioners of H. M. Treasury. 8vo. with 60 Plates, comprising very numerous Figures, 98. cloth.

PHILLIPS.-A GUIDE TO GEOLOGY.

By John Phillips, F.R.S. G.S. etc. Foolscap 8vo. with Plates, 58. cloth. PHILLIPS-A TREATISE ON GEOLOGY.

By John Phillips, F.R.S. G.S. etc. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Titles and Woodcuts. 128. cloth.

PORTER.-A TREATISE ON THE MANUFACTURE OF SILK.

By G. R. Porter, Esq. F.R.S., author of "The Progress of the Nation," etc. Fcap. 8vo. with Vignette Title, and 39 Engravings on Wood, 68. cloth.

PORTER.-A TREATISE ON THE MANUFACTURES OF PORCELAIN AND GLASS. By G. R. Porter, Esq. F.R.S. Foolscap 8vo. with Vignette Title and 50 Woodcuts, 68. cloth. PORTLOCK. REPORT ON THE CEOLOGY OF THE COUNTY OF LONDONDERRY, and of Parts of Tyrone and Fermanagh, examined and described under the Authority of the Master-General and Board of Ordnance. By J. E. Portlock, F.R.S. etc. 8vo. with 48 Plates, 24s. cloth.

POSTAN'S (CAPTAIN)-PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS ON SINDH,

The Manners and Customs of its Inhabitants, and its Productive Capabilities: with a Narrative of the Recent Events. By Captain Postans, Bombay Army, late Assistant to the Political Agent, Sindh. 8vo. with Map, col'd Frontispiece, and Illustrations on Wood. 188. cloth. "For the interesting details of the manners and customs of the Sindhians of all classes, and the various particulars which make up the description of the country, we refer the reader to Capt. Postan's valuable work, which cannot fail to afford him equal information and amusement."-Asiatic Journal.

POWELL.-THE HISTORY OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.

From the Earliest Periods to the Present Time. By Baden Powell, M. A., Savilian Professor of Mathematics in the University of Oxford. Fcap. 8vo. Vignette Title, 6s. cloth. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. The last Part published is Part 11 for 1843. 8vo. 68. cloth.

PYCROFT.-A COURSE OF ENGLISH READING;

By the Rev.

Adapted to every Taste and Capacity. With Anecdotes of Men of Genius. James Pycroft, B.A., Trinity College, Oxford, author of "Greek Grammar Practice," "Latin Grammar Practice," etc. Foolscap 8vo., 68. 6d. cloth.

"This course is admirably adapted to promote a really intellectual study of history, philosophy, and the belles lettres, as distinguished from that mere accumulation of words and dates in the memory which passes for education. We would recommend to every idle and inattentive reader, whether old or young, the author's sound and judicious advice, How to remember what we read.""-John Bull.

QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE CEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. Edited by David Thomas Ansted, M.A. F.R.S., Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge; Professor of Geology in King's College, London; Vice-Secretary of the Geological Society. Nos. I. and II. 8vo. 4s. each, sewed. [Published Quarterly. RANKE (PROFESSOR).-RANKE'S HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION. Translated by Sarah Austin, translator of Rauke's History of the Popes." Vols. 1 and 2, 8vo. 30s. cloth.

REECE. THE MEDICAL GUIDE:

For the use of the Clergy, Heads of Families, Seminaries, and Junior Practitioners in Medicine; comprising a complete Modern Dispensatory, and a Practical Treatise on the distinguishing Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, Cure, and Palliation of the Diseases incident to the Human Frame. By R. Reece, M.D., late Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of London, etc. 16th Edition. 8vo. 12s. boards.

REID (DR.)-ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF VENTILATION: with Remarks on Warming, Exclusive Lighting, and the Communication of Sound. By D. B. Reid, M.D. F.R.S.E. etc. 8vo. with Diagrams, and 320 Engravings on Wood, 16s. cloth.

"A complete development of the theory and practice of ventilation, made known to the public for the first time. There is not a chapter that does not offer a great number of novel and important suggestions, well worthy of the careful consideration alike of the public and the professions. Dr. Reid's work is, besides, full of curious illustrations; the descriptions and application of the principles' being interspersed throughout with a variety of amusing anecdotes bearing upon the general subject."-Morning Chronicle. REPTON. THE LANDSCAPE GARDENING & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE of the late Humphrey Repton, Esq.; being his entire Works on these subjects. New Edition, with an Historical and Scientific Introduction, a systematic Analysis, a Biographical Notice, Notes, and a copious Alphabetical Index. By J. C. Loudon, F.L.S., etc. Originally published in one folio and three quarto volumes, and now comprised in 1 vol. 8vo. illustrated by upwards of 250 Engravings, and Portrait, 30s. cloth; with coloured Plates, 31. 68. cloth. REYNARD THE FOX;

A renowned Apology of the Middle Age. Reproduced in Rhyme. Embellished throughout with Scroll Capitals, in Colours, from Wood-block Letters made expressly for this work, after Designs of the 12th and 13th Centuries. With an Introduction by Samuel Naylor, late of Queen's College, Oxford. Large square 8vo. 188. vellum cloth.

"We cannot conclude without expressing our admiration of the masterly style in which Mr. Naylor has re-produced' this curious and valuable brute epic. We must also remark, how tastefully correct is the whole getting-up. Familiar as we have been with many of the most beautiful manuscripts of the 12th century, we were astonished at the close resemblance of the title page, and headings of the chapters, to the choicest specimens of the Middle-age calligraphor. The binding, even to the spirited little vignettes on the sides. is in perfect keeping: and the book, while it forms an important addition to the scholar's library, would be an ornament to the drawing-room table."-Eclectic Review.

RIDDLE-A COMPLETE ENGLISH-LATIN AND LATIN-ENGLISH DICTIONARY, compiled from the best sources, chiefly German. By the Rev. J. E. Riddle, M A. 4th Edition. 8vo. 31s. 6d. cloth.

Separately-The English-Latin part, 10s. 6d. cloth; the Latin-English part,21s. cloth. RIDDLE.-A DIAMOND LATIN ENGLISH DICTIONARY.

For the waistcoat-pocket. A Guide to the Meaning, Quality, and right Accentuation of Latin Classical Words. By the Rev. J. E. Riddle, M.A. Royal 32mo. 48. bound.

RIDDLE.-LETTERS FROM AN ABSENT CODFATHER;

Or, a Compendium of Religious Instruction for Young Persons. By the Rev. J. E. Riddle, M.A. Foolscap 8vo. 6s. cloth.

RIDDLE.-ECCLESIASTICAL CHRONOLOGY;

Or, Annals of the Christian Church, from its Foundation to the present Time. Containing a View of General Church History, and the Course of Secular Events; the Limits of the Church and its Relations to the State; Controversies; Sects and Parties; Rites, Institutions, and Discipline; Ecclesiastical Writers. The whole arranged according to the order of Dates, and divided into Seven Periods. To which are added, Lists of Councils and Popes, Patriarchs, and Archbishops of Canterbury. By the Rev. J. E. Riddle, M.A. 8vo. 158. cloth. RIVERS. THE ROSE AMATEUR'S CUIDE:

Containing ample Descriptions of all the fine leading varieties of Roses, regularly classed in their respective Families; their History and mode of Culture. By T. Rivers, Jun. Third Edition, corrected and improved. Foolscap 8vo. 68. cloth.

ROBERTS (GEORGE).-THE LIFE, PROGRESSES, AND REBELLION OF JAMES DUKE OF MONMOUTH, to his Capture and Execution: with a full Account of the Bloody Assizes, and copious Biographical Notices. By George Roberts, author of The History of Lyme Regis," etc. etc. 2 vols. post 8vo. with Portrait, Maps, and other Illustrations, 248. cloth.

ROBERTS.-A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF THE CULTURE OF THE VINE under GLASS. By James Roberts, Gardener to M. Wilson, Esq., Eshton Hall, Yorkshire. 12mo. 58. 6d. cloth.

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