entitled A Glossary of Mineralogy, embracing the physical characters and chemical composition of the metalliferous and earthy minerals, and a popular account of their history and application, is nearly ready for publication, in 1 vol. square crown 8vo. In the execution of this work the Author has not attempted to produce a systematic treatise, but rather to prepare a book which may be used by any traveller or other person unacquainted with the science, who may desire to know something of the properties, uses, and characters of the minerals with which he may meet. The Author's object is to afford, in a concise form, an account of the external and physical characters of minerals and of their chemical composition. For this purpose, woodcuts of the most common crystalline forms of the principal minerals will be presented, in connexion with their chemical analyses. An account will be added of their history, of their application and uses in the arts and manufactures, of the countries and localities whence they are chiefly procured, and of the derivation of their names.

HE new Latin-English Dictionary, by the Rev.

J.

Oxford, and the Rev. J. E. RIDDLE, M.A. of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, founded on the larger Dictionary of Freund, revised by himself, is advancing at press, and is expected to be ready for publication in January, in one large volume, royal 8vo. This Dictionary is not a mere revision of the American translation of the work of Freund. It is based on the larger Dictionary of Freund, revised by himself; that lexicographer having supplied towards the materials for the present book many corrections of his own Latin-German Dictionary, with various additions, which he amassed while preparing a new edition of that work. But beyond this it contains a very large amount of entirely new matter, derived from a careful use of modern criticism, and from laborious reference to the works of Latin authors in the best editions. Great pains have also been employed in making a really correct and philosophical arrangement of meanings, without reliance on any existing authority; and much labour has been bestowed upon some elements of the work which are entirely new. Especial attention has been directed to the Etymology, as affording the only true key to the real meanings of words. This branch of the work has been elaborated throughout with continual reference to the latest results obtained by writers on comparative philology. Accordingly, the book now in the press contains some thousands of words and meanings more than can be found in any Latin-English Dictionary that has yet been published,-corrections of countless errors which have been transmitted by Andrews and others down to the present day,-an etymology consistent with the views of the most eminent modern philologists, and a construction of every article upon Sound and pre-eminently useful principles, some of which have been already recognised, but imperfectly carried out, while others have been hitherto quite overlooked.

of Method in the Royal Military Asylum, Chelsea, Author of several well-known and popular geographical, arithmetical, and grammatical school books, has in an advanced stage of preparation a new Physical Atlas of Great Britain and Ireland, which will be published during the present season. This work will comprise fifty-six full coloured Maps, and numerous coloured sections and diagrams, with descriptive letterpress, forming a brief synopsis of British physical geography. The Maps, compiled and engraved on steel in the best manner by Mr. E. WELLER, F.R.G.S., are as follows:

MAPS!
Physical Map of England and
Wales
Geological Map of England and
Wales

County Maps of England and
Wales, including the Islands 38
Physical Map of Scotland...... 2
Geological Map of Scotland
Physical Map of Ireland
Geological Map of Ireland

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MAPS Climate Map of Great Britain, showing the Distribution of Plants, Grains, &c. Commercial Map of England, showing the Localities of

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Mines, Manufactures, Fisheries, &c.

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Commercial Map of Scotland and Ireland....

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Mr. M'LEOD has likewise ready for the press the SECOND PART of his "Geography of Palestine and the Holy Land," to be entitled The Travels of St. Paul; being a description of the countries, towns, and islands mentioned in the journeys of the Apostle, specially adapted to the purposes of tuition, with questions for examination, a vocabulary of proper names, &c, and a map of St. Paul's journeys and voyages.

MR.

R. B. B. WOODWARD, B.A., F.S.A., is preparing for the press a new Historical and Chronological Encyclopædia. This work is intended to form a copious and trustworthy book of reference for both students and general readers, and to present in a brief and convenient form, but with the most scrupulous accuracy as to dates, CHRONOLOGICAL NOTICES of all the great events of universal history, including treaties, alliances, wars, battles, &c.; of the incidents in lives of great and distinguished men, and of their works; of scientific and geographical discoveries; of mechanical inventions; and social, domestic, and economical improvements. Matters of merely local interest, prolix details, with mathematical and technical chronology, are not admitted. The general arrangement will be alphabetical; but wherever connected series of events can be grouped under familiar titles, this expedient will be adopted, both to facilitate reference and to prevent needless repetitions. Historical events and occurrences happening in or relating to England will invariably receive the largest share of attention. In all cases the most exact date which can be ascertained will be given; and wherever it appears desirable, the original or national dates will be added. Where different dates have been assigned to the same event by scholars of reputation, those which can assist the inquiries of the student will be inserted; but the convenience of the general reader will be consulted by placing the best established first. References to the authorities will be frequently given with a view to establish the value of particular dates, as well as to direct students to the sources of further information respecting them.

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NEW work on the Chase of the Wild Red

A NEW work on Cf Devon and Somerset, by

CHARLES PALK COLLYNS, Esq., of Dulverton, will be published in the present season, and is expected to supply a blank in the history of sport in this country. The very existence of the red deer in their wild state, on Exmoor and the wild and wooded purlieus of that vast tract of land, and the peculiarities of the mode of hunting these denizens of the forest, are almost un

known even to many who rank amongst the most ardent lovers and supporters of the chase. Yet from the time of Queen Elizabeth, at least, when Her Majesty's ranger, Hugh Pollard, kept a pack of staghounds at Limmsbath, in the heart of the then royal forest of Exmoor, down to the present time, the country has been hunted by a succession of packs, and the names of Fortescue, Acland, and Chichester are to be found amongst those of the many worthies of the west by whom the noble sport has been fostered and patronised. The author of the work has himself hunted with the different packs for nearly half a century, and on more than one occasion has rendered service in preventing the discontinuance of the hounds, and in awakening the interest of the proprietors of estates and coverts in the preservation of the game. Much information on the nature and habits of the deer will be found in the work, which is enlivened by many anecdotes connected with the chase, and furnished with an appendix, in which a selection from the most remarkable runs that have occurred in modern times is given, and which, to the local sportsman at all events, can hardly fail to be interesting. The skilful pencil of an amateur who is familiar with this noble sport will enhance the interest of this volume by some vivid delineations of the scenes in which he has often taken part.

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