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ART. XXIV. SELECT LITERARY INFORMATION.

* Gentlemen and Publishers who have works in the press, will oblige the Conductors of the ECLECTIC REVIEW, by sending information (post paid) of the subject, extent, and probable price of such works; which they may depend upon being communicated to the public, if consistent with its plan.

A reprint of Puttenham's Ark of English Poesie, will speedily appear un der the superintendance of Mr. Hasle

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A Life of the late Richard Cumberland, Esq. by Mr. Mudford, is in preparation. "The Memoirs' says the Editor, published by the author bimself, will be used as an authentic record for every thing respecting facts: but there will still remain an important portion to supply. The reasonings deducible from those facts : the estimate of Mr. Cumberland's literary character: a detailed inquiry into the merits of his several productions: the continuation of his life, literary and personal, since the publication of the ، Memoirs : the introduction of collateral matter, which it had been folly to suppose the author would endeavour to perpetuate; together with that general mass of critical and miscellaneous literature, which the contemplation of the period in which he lived must naturally elicit; are among those topics that remain to be discussed, and which it is intended to comprise in the projected publication."

The Reverend David Blair, author of several school books, will speedily publish a volume of familiar juve

nile letters.

Speedily will be published, handsomely printed in four large volumes octavo, in a uniform size with Mr. Malone's edition of the prose works, the late editions df Spenser, Milton, &c. with a portrait, the Poetical Works of John Dryden; with notes and illustrations of the late Dr. Joseph Warton, the Rev. John Warton, and others, and his life by Dr. Samuel Johnson.

In the course of the ensuing month will be published, the Life and Adventures of Paul Plaintive, an Author; including many of his compositions both in prose and verse; the whole prepared fiom original documents by Martin Gribaldus, his nephew and executor.

Mr. J. F. Williams announces his intention of publishing by subscription, a Patriotic Address to the British Nation,

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and a Poem to be called the British Luciad the object of which is to celebrate the deliverance of Portugal by the valour of the British army under the direction of Lord Wellington.

Critical Remarks on Dr. Adam Clarke's Annotations on the Bible, will shortly appear.

Mr. Pearce of Walsall will shortly publish by subscription, a Directory for the Town and Parish of Walsall, together with an account of the post coaches, carriers, boats, &c. and all such information as may be useful to the merchant, manufacturer, and trades

man.

Speedily will be published, the Translator's Assistant; being a sequel to Lindley's French Graminar, and consisting of a series of exercises preparatory to entering upon the translation of Telemaque.

Mr. John Ring, member of the Royal College of Surgeons, has in the press, a Treatise on the Gout, with Observations on the Eau Medicinale d'Husson.

Mr. Bryan Crowther, surgeon to Bethlem and Bridewell Hospitals, has in the press, Practical Remarks on Insanity, in an octavo volume.

Peter Pindar, Esq. will shortly publish, Carlton House Fête, or the Poet's Disappointment, in two elegies; also Curiosity in Rags, or the Daughters of Eve, an elegy.

Mr. J. Britton, of Tavistock-place, is preparing for the press, the History and Architecture of Redcliff Church, Bristol, illustrated by plans and views of that elegant building.

Dr. Busby proposes to publish his Translation of Lucretius, in rhyme, in two quarto volumes.

Mr. W. Steers, clerk of Silver-street chapel, will shortly publish a small volume of religious, moral, and miscellaneous Poems.

In a few days will be published, in two volumes, 12mo. a new edition, of the Orator, or elegant extracts in prose and poetry, for the use of schools and academies; to which is prefixed, a disserta

tion on oratorical delivery, with an appendix, containing outlines of gesture, and examples of the principal passions and emotions. By James Chapman, Teacher of Elocution in the University of Glasgow.

Cæsar, with English notes at the bottom of the page, and a full explanation of the proper names at the end of the volume, by Mr. Dymock, of the Grammar School at Glasgow, is in the press, and will appear this month.

Mr. Dutton will speedily publish a new edition of Martyn's Georgics.

Mr. Bracy Clarke has in the press the second part of his Dissertation on the Foot of the Horse, by which the means of remedying the evils that arise from the shoe are particularly pointed out.

Mr. D. M. Crimmin, Student of the Middle Temple, and Translator of Aristotle's Rhetoric, is employed in a poem entitled the Battle of Clontarf.

A continuation of the Consolations of Erin; a poem, by Charles Phillips, A.B. of the Middle Temple, is preparing for the press.

Mr. John Sell Cotman has in a state of great forwardness a series of Etchings

designed as an accompaniment to Bloom field's History of Norfolk, which he intends to publish by subscription.

The eleventh number of Leybourn's Mathematical Repository is just published, containing, 1. Solutions to the mathematical questions proposed in Number IX.; 2. Solutions to a curious problem in dynamics; 3. Expansion of a formula connected with the enquiries relating to physical astronomy; 4. On the sine and cosine of the multiple arc; on the sine and cosine of an arc in terms of the arc itself, and a new theorem for the elliptic quadrant; 5. On magic squares; 6. An account of an experiment for determining the universal attra tion of matter; 7. Observations on polygonal numbers; 8. On the irreducible case of cubic equations; 9. the Senate House problems, given in the University of Cambridge to the candi dates for honors during the examination for the degree of B.A. in January 1811; 10. Continuation of Legendre's Memoir on Elliptic Transcendentals; and 11. A series of new questions to be answered in a subsequent number.

ART. XXV. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ECONOMY.

A general View of the Agriculture of the County of Cornwall, drawn up and published by order of the Board of Agriculture and Internal Improvement. By G. R. Worgan, illustrated by fifteen plates. 8vo. 12s.

A general View of the Agriculture and Minerals of Derbyshire, with observations on the means of their improvement; drawn up for the consideration of the Board of Agriculture and Internal Improvement; containing a full account of the surface, strata, soils, minerals, mines, &c. &c. Volume I, illustrated by coloured plates. By John Farey, Senior Mineral Surveyor. 8vo. 11. 10s.

Communications to the Board of Agriculture, on subjects relative to the husbandry and internal improvement of the country. Volume VII. Part 1, illustrated by seven plates. 4to. 14s. boards.

ASTRONOMY.

Portraiture of the Heavens as they appear to the naked Eye, constructed for the use of students in astronomy,

By the Rev. Francis Wollaston, F.R.S. on ten folio plates. 11. 1s.

BIBLICAL LITERATURE.

Vander Hooght's Hebrew Bible, by the Rev. Joseph Samuel C. F. Frey. Part I. 8vo. 4s. 6d. royal 8vo. 6s.

BIOGRAPHY.

The Life of the Rt. Rev. Beilby Porteus, D.D. late Bishop of London. By the Rev. Robert Hodgson, A.M. F.R.S. Rector of St. George's Hanover-square, and one of the Chaplains in Ordinary to his Majesty. With a portrait of the Bishop, engraved by C. Picart, from an original drawing by H. Edridge. 8vo. 7s.

COMMERCE.

A Treatise on Book-keeping, adapted to the use of schools; containing two sets of books by single entry, one by double entry, and an outline set to be filled up by either method: to which is added a famil ar dissertation on the various bills and notes used in commerce as substitutes for cash. By Robert

Goodacre, Author of a Treatise on Arithmetic, Essay on Elocution, &c. 12mo. 4s. bound.

Tables for the Purchasing of Estates, freehold, copyhold, or leasehold, annuities, &c. and for the renewing of leases held under cathedral churches, colleges, or other corporate bodics, for terms or years certain, and for lives. Together with several useful and interesting tables, connected with the subject. Also the five tables of compound interest. By W. Inwood, Architect and Surveyor. 12mo. 7s.

EDUCATION.

The New Young Man's Companion, or the Youth's Guide to general Knowledge; designed chiefly for the Benefit of private persons of both sexes, and adapted to the capacities of beginners. In three parts. Embellished with four copper, and 28 wood-cuts. By John Hornsey. 12mo. 4s. bound,

English Parsing, comprising the rules of syntax, exemplified by appropriate lessons under each rule; with an index, containing all the parts of speech in the different lessons unparsed. For the use of schools, private teachers, and elder students. The second edition, improved and adapted to Lindley Murray's Grammar and Exercises. By James Giles. 12mo. 2s. 6d. bound.

The Rudiments of English Grammar elucidated, or a Guide to Parsing; in which the principles of grammar are unfolded to the understanding, and the exercise of parsing is rendered methodical and easy. By B. H. Smart, Private Teacher. 12mo. 3s. 6d.

FINE ARTS.

A Series of Views of Picturesque and Romantic Scenery in Madeira, the Cape of Good Hope, Timor, China, Prince of Wales Island, Bombay, Mahratta Country, St. Helena, and Jamaica, engraved in a highly finished manner, by C. Heath, Woolnoth, and G. Cooke, from drawings made in those countries. By William Westall. Part I, containing three views in Madeira. 10s. 6d. ; proof impressions, 15s.

GEOGRAPHY.

Cary's General Atlas, No. 18. containing Gangetic, Central and Southern Hindoostan. 4to. 3s. 6d.

HISTORY.

Secret History of the Court of James the First containing, 1. Osborne's traditional memoirs.-2. Sir Anthony Weldon's court and character of King James.-3. Aulicus Coquinariæ.-4. Sir Edward Peyton's divine catastrophe of the House of Stuart. With notes and introductory remarks. Embellished with two engravings. 2 vols. 8vo. 11, 4s. royal paper 21. 2s.

Chronological Retrospect, or Memoirs of the principal Events of Mohammedan History, from the Death of the Arabian Legislator to the Accession of the Emperor Akbar and the Establishment of the Mogul Empire in Hindustaun. From original Persian authorities. By Major David Price of the East-India Company's service. To be completed in three volumes. Vol. I. 4to. 21, 8s.

MEDICINE.

A Letter to Dr. Jones on the Composition of the Eau Medicinale d'Husson. By James Moore, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Surgeon to the Second Regiment of Life Guards, and Director of the National Vaccine Establishment.

METAPHYSICS.

Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste. By Archibald Alison, LL.B. Prebendary of Sarum, &c. Senior Minister of the Episcopal Chapel, Cowgate, Edinburgh. The second edition, 2 vols. 8vo. 18s.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Miscellaneous Anecdotes, illustrative of the Manners and History of Europe, during the Reigns of Charles II., James II., William III., and Anne. By James Peller Malcolm, Author of Anecdotes of the Manners and Customs of London, &c. &c. 8vo. 12s.

Essays on the Superstitions of the Highlands of Scotland. To which are added, translations from the Gaelic, and letters connected with these, formerly published. By Mrs. Grant. 2 vols. 12mo. 12s.

Letters, Elegant, Interesting, and Evangelical; illustrative of the author's amiable character, and developing many circumstances of his history not generally known. Never before published. By James Hervey, M.A. Late Rector of

Weston Favell and Collingtree, Northamptonshire; Author of Theron and Aspasio, Meditations, Contemplations, &c. 8vo. 7s.

The Savage. By Piomingo, a Headman and Warrior of the Musugulgee Nation. 12mo. 6s.

Fables by the late Mr. John Gay, in two parts, complete, with the author's life. Embellished with one hundred wood cuts, designed and engraved by Branston. 18mo. 3s. 6d.

Reviewers Reviewed; including an enquiry into the moral and intellectual effects of habits of criticism, and their influence on the general interests of literature. To which is subjoined, a brief history of the periodical Reviews published in England and Scotland. By John Charles O'Reid, Esq. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

MUSIC.

A Treatise on the Practice, Theory, and Harmonic System of the Violoncello, with delineations. By John Macdonald, Esq. F. R. S. F. A. S. &c. folio

11. 10s.

PHILOLOGY.

The Preparatory French Grammar; being an introduction to the Grammar and Exercises of Chambaud and Perrin. By Ann Lindley, 12mo. 2s. 6d. bound.

The French Scholar's Depository; in which are gradually developed, the most important elements of French conversation. By Ann Lindley, 12mo. 2s. 6d. bound.

POETRY.

The Minstrel; or the Progress of Genius with other poems, many of which, including the translations, are now reprinted from the scarce copies, and are not to be fonnd in any other edition. By James Beattie, LL. D. To which are prefixed, Memoirs of the Life of the Author, by Alexander Chalmers, F.S.A. Ornamented with engravings by Heath, Neagle, &c. foolscap 8vo. 7s.

The Fall of Cambria; in twenty-four books. By Joseph Cottle. The second edition, 2 vols. 8vo. 16s.-Nine Lyrical Pieces having been added to this edition, they are printed separately for the Purchasers of the first edition, and will be delivered gratis, on application to the Publishers, through the medium of the respective Booksellers from whom the sopies were obtained.

POLITICAL ECONOMY.

A Letter to the Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Sidmouth upon the subject of the Bill, lately introduced by his Lordship into the House of Peers, entitled, an Act to explain and render more effectual certain Acts, &c. so far as the same relate to Protestant Dissenting Ministers. By Thomas Belsham, Minister of the Chapel in Essex-street, 8vo.

2s.

THEOLOGY.

A Theological Dictionary containing definitions of all religious terms; a comprehensive view of every article in the system of divinity; an impartial account of all the principal denominations which have subsisted in the religious world from the birth of Christ to the present day; together with an accurate statement of the most remarkable transactions and events recorded in ecclesiastical history. By the Rev. C. Buck. A new edition greatly improved. 2 vols. 8vo. 11, 1s.

The Works of Beilby Porteus, D. D. late Lord Bishop of London. With an account of his Life. By the Rev. Robert Hodgson, A. M. F. R.S. &c. &c.

Criseos Griesbachianæ in Novum Testamentum Synopsis. Edidit Josephus White, S. T. P. Lingg. Hebr. et Arab. Prof. in Academia Oxoniensi, et Ædis Christi Canonicus. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

The National Religion the Foundation of National Education: A Sermon, preached on Thursday, June 13th, in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, at the yearly meeting of the Children educated in the Charity Schools in and. about the Cities of London and Westminster. By Herbert Marsh, D.D. F.R.S. Margaret Professor of Divinity in the University of Cambridge. Preached and printed at the request of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. 1s. or 9s. a dozen,

TOPOGRAPHY.

An Account of Tunis; of its Government, Manners, Customs, and Antiquities; especially of its Productions, Manufactures, and Commerce. By Thomas Macgill, Author of Travels in Turkey. crown 8vo. 6s.

A Topographical Dictionary of Wales, compiled from actual inquiry. By Nicholas Carlisle, Fellow and Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries of London. 4to. 31. 3s.

The History, Topography, and Antiquisies, of the Parish of St. Mary, Islington, in the County of Middlesex. Including biographical sketches of several eminent and remarkable persons who have been torn or have resided there. By John Nelson. Illustrated by seventeen engravings of the most interesting buildings and antiqu.ties, from original drawings. 4to. 21. 2s.

A View of the Jurisprudence of the Isle of Man; with the History of its ancient Constitution, Legislative Government, and extraordinary Privileges; together with the Practice of the Courts, &c. &c. By J. Johnson, Esq. 8vo. 10s. 6d.

Description of the Spar Cave, lately discovered in the Isle of Skye; with some Geological Remarks relative to that Island. By K. Macleay, M.D. To which is subjoined, the Mermaid, a poem. 8vo. 4s.

VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.

A Collection of Voyages and Travels in Asia; being the second portion of a General Collection of Voyages and Travels, forming a complete History of the

Origin and Progress of Discovery, by Sea and Land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Preceded by a historical introduction, and critical catalogue of books of voyages and travels, illustrated and adorned with numerous engravings. By John Pinkerton, Authorof Modern Geography, &c. 4 vols. 4to. 81. 8s,

TRAVELS.

Lachesis Lapponica; or, a Tour in Lapland now first published from the Original Manuscript Journal of the celebrated Linnæus. By James Edward Smith, M. D. F. R. S. (and President of the Linnean Society). Illustrated by above sixty wood cuts from extemporaneous sketches of that illustrious Author. 2 vols. 8vo. 11. 1s.

Travels in Various Parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Edward Daniel Clarke, LL.D. Professor of Mineralogy in the University of Cambridge. Part the first, Russia, Tartary, and Turkey, Illustrated by near 100 engravings, the second edition, with considerable additions. 4to. 51. 5s.-The additions made to this new edition may be had separate, Price 3s. 6d. sewed.

ERRATA.

Page 557. 1. 23. for existence read exercise. 573. 1, 5. before learning read the history of. 582. 1. 3. for abhorrence read absence. 645. 1. 22. for general read genuine. -649. 1. 25. for mutual read moral.

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