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COLBURN AND CO.'S NEW PUBLICATIONS.

NARRATIVE OF

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FIVE YEARS' RESIDENCE AT NEPAUL.

BY CAPTAIN THOMAS SMITH,

Late ASSISTANT POLITICAL-REsident at NepAUL. 2 v. post 8vo. 21s. bound.

"No man could be better qualified to describe Nepaul than Captain Smith; and his concise, but clear and graphic account of its history, its natural productions, its laws and customs, and the character of its warlike inhabitants, is very agreeable and instructive reading. A separate chapter, not the least entertaining in the book, is devoted to anecdotes of the Nepaulese mission, of whom, and of their visit to Europe, many remarkable stories are told."-Post.

"No one need go elsewhere for information about Nepaul. He will find it all arranged in this intelligent and interesting work with perspicuity and completeness. It will henceforth be the standard work on Nepaul. Captain Smith's narrative of his personal adventures is most exciting."—United Service Gazette.

CANADA AS IT WAS, IS, AND MAY BE.

BY THE LATE LIEUTENANT-COLONEL SIR R. Bonnycastle.

With an Account of Recent Transactions,

BY SIR JAMES E. ALEXANDER, K.L.S., &c.

2 v., post 8vo., with Maps, &c. 21s. bound.

"These volumes offer to the British public a clear and trustworthy statement of the affairs of Canada; a narrative of the late troubles, their causes and consequences; an account of the policy pursued in the colony, and the effects of the immense public works in progress and completed; with sketches of localities and scenery, amusing anecdotes of personal observation, and generally every information which may be of use to the traveller or settler, and the military and political reader. The information rendered is to be thoroughly relied on as veracious, full, and conclusive."-Messenger.

"This is the best work on Canada for every class of readers-the most complete, the most important, and the most interesting."-Sunday Times.

SPAIN AS IT IS.

By G. A. HOSKINS, ESQ.

2 v., with Illustrations, 21s. bound.

"To the tourist this work will prove invaluable. It is the most complete and interesting portraiture of Spain that has ever come under our notice."-John Bull.

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COLBURN AND CO.'S NEW PUBLICATIONS.

COLONEL LANDMANN'S ADVENTURES

AND RECOLLECTIONS.

2 vols. post 8vo. 21s. bound.

"Among the anecdotes in this work will be found notices of King George III., the Dukes of Kent, Cumberland, Cambridge, Clarence, and Richmond, the Princess Augusta, General Garth, Sir Harry Mildmay, Lord Charles Somerset, Lord Edward Fitzgerald, Lord Heathfield, Captain Grose, &c. The volumes abound in interesting matter. The anecdotes are one and all amusing."-Observer.

"Colonel Landmann's work is written in an unaffected spirit, and contains matter of agreeable and lively interest."-Literary Gazette.

"These Adventures and Recollections' are those of a gentleman whose birth and profession gave him facilities of access to distinguished society; and the interest of the volumes will be found to consist in anecdotes and recollections relating to individual members of that society. Colonel Landmann writes so agreeably that we have little doubt that his volumes will be acceptable. They partake, to some extent, both of the good and bad qualities of Horace Walpole and of Wraxall."-Athenæum.

THE ROMANCE OF THE FORUM ;

OR, NARRATIVES, SCENES, AND ANECDOTES FROM COURTS OF JUSTICE.

BY PETER BURKE, ESQ., BARRISTER-AT-Law. "These attractive volumes will be perused with much interest.

2 v. 21s. They contain

a great variety of singular and highly romantic stories."-John Bull. "Few who once take up these volumes will lay them down unread."—Examiner. "Nothing can be more deeply interesting or affecting than many of these narratives."-Observer.

DARIEN;

OR, THE MERCHANT PRINCE.
BY ELIOT WARBURTON.

Author of "THE CRESCENT AND THE CROSS," &c., SECOND EDITION. 3 V. "The scheme for the colonization of Darien by Scotchmen, and the opening of a communication between the East and West across the Isthmus of Panama, furnishes the foundation of this story, which is in all respects worthy of the high reputation which the author of the 'Crescent and the Cross' had already made for himself. The early history of the Merchant Prince introduces the reader to the condition of Spain under the Inquisition; the portraitures of Scottish life which occupy a prominent place in the narrative, are full of spirit; the scenes in America exhibit the state of the natives of the new world at that period; the daring deeds of the Buccaneers supply a most romantic element in the story; and an additional interest is infused into it by the introduction of various celebrated characters of the period, such as Law, the French financier, and Paterson, the founder of the Bank of England. All these varied ingredients are treated with that brilliancy of style and powerful descriptive talent, by which the pen of Eliot Warburton was so eminently distinguished."-John Bull.

COLBURN AND CO.'S NEW PUBLICATIONS.

LORD PALMERSTON'S

AND POLICY;

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OPINIONS

AS MINISTER, DIPLOMATIST, AND STATESMAN,

DURING MORE THAN FORTY YEARS OF PUBLIC LIFE.

1 v. 8vo., with Portrait, 12s. bound.

"This work ought to have a place in every political library. It gives a complete view of the sentiments and opinions by which the policy of Lord Palmerston has been dictated as a diplomatist and statesman."-Chronicle.

"This is a remarkable and seasonable publication; but it is something moreit is a valuable addition to the historical treasures of our country during more than forty of the most memorable years of our annals. We earnestly recommend the volume to general perusal.”—Standard.

FIVE YEARS IN THE

WEST INDIES.

BY CHARLES W. DAY, ESQ.

2 v., with Illustrations, 21s. bound.

"These interesting volumes possess considerable merit as regards information on that important subject, the state of the West Indies as they are at present."Sun.

"It would be unjust to deny the vigour, brilliancy, and varied interest of this work, the abundant stores of anecdote and interest, and the copious detail of local habits and peculiarities in each island visited in succession."-Globe.

HISTORY OF THE

BRITISH CONQUESTS IN INDIA.

BY HORACE ST. JOHN. 2 v. 21s. bound.

"A work of great and permanent historical value and interest."-Post. "A fair and accurate narrative of the political history of British India, evidently written after careful study and laborious research."-Literary Gazette. "The style is graphic and spirited. The facts are well related and artistically grouped. The narrative is always readable and interesting.”—Athenæum.

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HISTORY OF CORFU;

AND OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS. BY LIEUT. H. J. W. JERVIS, Royal Artillery.

1 v., with Illustrations, 10s. 6d. bound.

"A work of great value, from the importance of Corfú in case of an European war."-Literary Gazette.

"Written with great care and research, and including probably all the particulars of any moment in the history of Corfú. The principal interest will attach to the military details and the concluding account of the present state of the island."-Athenæum.

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COLBURN AND CO.'S NEW PUBLICATIONS.

ATLANTIC & TRANSATLANTIC SKETCHES.

BY CAPTAIN MACKINNON, R.N. 2 v. 21s. bound. "Captain Mackinnon's sketches of America are of a striking character and permanent value. His volumes convey a just impression of the United States, a fair and candid view of their society and institutions, so well written and so entertaining that the effect of their perusal on the public here must be considerable. They are light, animated, and lively, full of racy sketches, pictures of life, anecdotes of society, visits to remarkable men and famous places, sporting episodes, &c., very original and interesting."-Sunday Times.

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Captain Mackinnon's sketches of America are perhaps the best that have appeared since the work of Captain Marryat, and they are far more candid and. impartial. The volumes are crowded with valuable and important statements. The work will find its way rapidly into wide and general circulation, such is its justice, candour, and accuracy of information."-Observer.

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE:

A TREATISE ON SHIP-BUILDING, AND THE RIG OF CLIPPERS,

WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR A NEW METHOD OF LAYING DOWN VESSELS.

BY LORD ROBERT MONTAGU, A. M.

Second Edition, with 54 Diagrams, 6s. bound.

"In this able work, Lord Robert Montagu has treated an important subject in the most comprehensive and masterly manner. The publication will be equally valuable to the ship-builder and the ship-owner-to the mariner and the commanders of yachts. The whole science of ship-building is made plain to the humblest understanding, while the most valuable suggestions are given for its improvement in the rig, structure, and laying down of vessels."-U. S. Mag.

ARCTIC MISCELLANIES,

A SOUVENIR OF THE LATE POLAR SEARCH. BY THE OFFICERS AND SEAMEN OF THE EXPEDITION. DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO THE LORDS OF THE ADMIRALTY.

Second Edition, 1 vol. with numerous Illustrations, 10s. 6d. bound. FROM THE "TIMES."-This volume is not the least interesting or instructive among the records of the late expedition in search of Sir John Franklin, commanded by Captain Austin. The most valuable portions of the book are those which relate to the scientific and practical observations made in the course of the expedition, and the descriptions of scenery and incidents of arctic travel. Many of the latter possess considerable literary merit, and all are impressed with the vividness of fresh observation. From the variety of the materials, and the novelty of the scenes and incidents to which they refer, no less than the interest which attaches to all that relates to the probable safety of Sir John Franklin and his companions, the Arctic Miscellanies forms a very readable book, and one that redounds to the honour of the national character.

COLBURN AND CO.'S NEW PUBLICATIONS.

New Works of Fiction, by Distinguished Writers.

CASTLE

AVON.

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BY THE AUTHOR OF "EMILIA WYNDHAM," "RAVENSCLIFFE," &c. 3 vols.

UNCLE WALTER, BY MKS. TROLLOPE.

AUTHOR OF "FATHER EUSTACE," "THE BARNABYS," &c. 3 vols.

"Uncle Walter' is Mrs. Trollope's best novel since 'Widow Barnaby.'"Morning Chronicle.

"Uncle Walter' is an exceedingly entertaining novel. It assures Mrs. Trollope more than ever in her position as one of the ablest fiction writers of the day."-Morning Post.

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"Uncle Walter' is filled throughout with Mrs. Trollope's broad satirical dashes at human nature."-Daily News.

"A very clever and entertaining book; equal to Mrs. Trollope's most successful efforts."--John Bull.

ADAM GRAEME OF MOSSGRAY.

A STORY OF SCOTTISH

LIFE.

BY THE AUTHOR OF "MARGARET MAITLAND," &c. 3 vols. "A story awakening genuine emotions of interest and delight by its admirable pictures of Scottish life and scenery."-Post.

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ANNETTE. A Tale.

BY W. F. DEACON.

With a Memoir of the Author, by the Hon. Sir T. N. TALFOURD, D.C.L. 3 v. "Annette' is a stirring tale, and has enough in it of life and interest to keep it for some years to come in request. The prefatory memoir by Sir Thomas Talfourd would be at all times interesting, nor the less so for containing two long letters from Sir Walter Scott to Mr. Deacon, full of gentle far-thinking wisdom."-Examiner.

MARY SEAHAM.

BY MRS. GREY,

Author of "The Gambler's Wife," &c.

3 v. "Equal to any former novel by its author." -Athenæum.

"A very interesting story."-Observer. "An admirable work-a powerfully conceived novel, founded on a plot of high moral and dramatic interest."-John Bull.

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