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Life of Bishop Heber, by his Widow.

We may, without scruple, recommend a narrative which could not be but interesting, as containing the chief memoranda of the bishop's life, with extracts from his letters and publications.-Christian Observer. 2 vols. 8vo, $2 50, New-York.

Life of Wilberforce, by his Sons.

Wilberforce is made to tell the story of his own life in his own words, and nothing is introduced except where it was necessary by way of explanation, or to preserve the connexion.-Preface.

2 vols. 8vo, #2 50, Philadelphia.

Lockhart's Life of Scott.

This book must rank as one of the most valuable of the age. It is just such a life as we wanted of so great a man.New-York Review.

7 vols. 12mo, $6 00, Philadelphia.

Lockhart's Life of Burns.

Among the accounts of the life of this distinguished author, this is the latest and most complete.-Penny Cyc.

Life of Sir James Mackintosh, by his Son. A delightful book-full of matter, and exciting to profitable thought. 2 vols. 12mo, Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia.

Romilly's Memoirs, written by himself, with his Letters, Correspondence, and Political Diary, edited by his Sons.

Alike instructive and interesting. 3 vols. 8vo, $7 50, London.

Life, Character, and Literary Labours of Sam

uel Drew.

It is interesting, as containing the life of an humble shoemaker of London, whose work on the Soul is remarkable for depth, clearness, and intensity of reasoning.

75 cents, New-York.

Life of Cuvier.

This volume contains the life of one of the first zoologists of Europe, whose profound knowledge was not less remarkable than his elevated views.-Enc. Am.

Baxter's Life and Times, by the Rev. William Orme.

Mr. Orme always writes with zeal and ability. 2 vols. 8vo, $1 87, Boston, 1831.

Roberts's Life of Hannah More.

Peculiarly valuable on account of the correspondence which is interwoven with the memoir. It embraces letters from many of the most remarkable of Miss More's contemporaries, male and female.

2 vols. 12mo, $1 50, Harper & Brothers, New-York.

Lockhart's Napoleon.

A spirited and accurate review of a most wonderful life. 2 vols. 18mo, 90 cents.

History of Napoleon by M. Laurent de l'Ardeche, Member of the Institute of France, with 500 Illustrations after Designs by Horace Vernet, and 20 Original Portraits.

The literary merits and the illustrations of this work invest it with much interest. It is afforded at a very reasonable price. 1 vol., $2 50, Appleton & Co., New-York.

Mrs. Jameson's Female Sovereigns.

The intention of this work is to present in a small compass, and at one view, an idea of the influence which a female government has had generally on men and nations, and of the influence which the possession of power has had individually on the female character.-Preface.

2 vols. 18mo, 90 cents.

Lives of Early Navigators.

This work contains, from the very nature of the subject, much curious and valuable information, gleaned from many sources, and, in every instance, verified by scrupulous examination, and reference to the fountain head.-Preface. 1 vol. 18mo, 45 cents.

Lives of Eminent Men.

These Lives are selected from the Entertaining Library, published by the British Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. They are brief, but not meager, and contain many entertaining notices of some of the most remarkable men of modern times.

2 vols. 18mo, 90 cents.

Blake's Biographical Dictionary.

A valuable compilation. As far as we have had occasion to consult it, we have found it accurate, and it is certainly the most cheap and convenient manual of the kind that we have. Gorton's Biographical Dictionary.

This work is executed with superior ability.-Penny Cyc. 2 vols. 12mo, $3 00, London.

Irving's Life of Goldsmith.

Executed with Mr. Irving's characteristic skill and taste. 2 vols. 18mo, 90 cents.

Mrs. Heman's Life, by her Sister.

A touching and beautiful record of the life of one of the most gifted female poets of our time.

Memoirs of Silvio Pellico.

A story of suffering and oppression endured, for the sake of principle, with the most heroic constancy. It cannot be read without intense interest and sympathy.

50 cents.

Life and Remains of E. D. Clarke.

Intensely interesting.

8vo, $1 00.

Hunter's Sacred Biography.

This has long been a standard work. It is written by Mr. Hunter, who translated one or more volumes of Saurin's Sermons.

8vo, Harper & Brothers, New-York.

Williams's Alexander the Great.

This work is chiefly intended for youthful readers who may feel a wish to trace the extraordinary progress of Alexander

with due attention to geography and chronology. The study of history unconnected with these two branches of knowledge is mere trifling, and may be beneficially superseded by the historical romance.-Preface.

18mo, 45 cents.

Life of Mohammed, by Rev. George Bush.

Mr. Bush is able and conscientious, and the subject of this volume can never lose its interest.

18mo, 45 cents.

Napoleon's Court and Camp.

A lively sketch. 18mo, 45 cents.

Distinguished Females, by an American Lady. 18mo, 45 cents.

Memoirs of Duchess d'Abrantes.

8vo, $1 38.

Lord Brougham's Historical Sketches of Statesmen who flourished in the time of George III.

It would be a very great mistake to suppose that there is no higher object in submitting these sketches to the world than the gratification of curiosity respecting eminent statesmen, or even a more important purpose, the maintenance of a severe standard of taste respecting oratorical excellence. The main object in view has been the maintenance of a severe standard of public virtue, by constantly painting political profligacy in those hateful colours which are natural to it, though sometimes obscured by the lustre of talents.—Intro

duction.

2 vols. 8vo, $1 75.

AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY,

Belknap's American Biography.

Dr. Belknap wrote with ease and correctness, though not with elegance; he was more remarkable for research and extensive information than for brilliancy or originality. This work is often consulted.-Enc. Am.

3 vols. 18mo, $1 35.

Sparks's Series of American Biography.

These volumes supply a very important deficiency in our literature, and give proof of the industry and perseverance of Mr. Sparks.-N. Am. Rev.

10 vols. 12mo, $7 50.

Life of David Brainard.

His narrative of his labours at Kaunameck, and his journal, or account of the rise and progress of a remarkable work of grace among a number of Indians in New-Jersey and Pennsylvania in 1746, are highly interesting.—Enc. Am.

Life of Josiah Quincy, Jr.

This Memoir, written by his son, Josiah Quincy, the present President of Harvard College, in 1825, is highly interesting.-Enc. Am.

Tudor's Life of James Otis.

A worthy tribute to the character and services of a patriot and a man of genius. It is written with taste, feeling, and candour.

Sparks's Life of Washington.

The latest and most accurate.

1 vol. 8vo, $200.

Marshall's Life of Washington.

The style of this work is in perfect keeping with the character of the author. It is perspicuous, simple, and forcible. It possesses no studied ornaments, no select phrases, no elegant turns, and no ambitious floridness. It is plain, pure, and unpretending.-N. Am. Rev.

5 vols. 8vo. $9 00.

Life of John Jay, by William Jay.

In these pages an attempt is made to delineate the character of one who was not the least among those who devoted themselves to the service of their country, and acquired a title to its gratitude. Many of the papers and letters appended to the Life are important, and all will be found interesting, as throwing light either upon individual character, or upon the circumstances of the times to which they relate.Preface.

2 vols. 8vo, $5 00.

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