Part 18

ELEMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, with a Sketch of the History of the Science, by Henry Wheaton, LL. D., Resident Minister from the United States to the Court of Berlin, &c. &c. In 1 vol. 8vo.

THE LIFE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON, third President of the United States: With parts of his Correspondence, never before published, and notices of his Opinions on questions of Civil Government, National Policy, and Constitutional Law, by George Tucker, Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Virginia. In 2 vols. 8vo. (In the Press.)

TEXT BOOK OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY, by J. C. I. GIESELER, Doctor of Philosophy and Theology, and Professor of Theology in Gottingen. Translated from the Third German edition, by Francis Cunningham. In 3 vols. 8vo.

MINOR MORALS, by John Bowring. 1 vol. 12mo.

MUDIE’S TREATISE ON THE EARTH. 1 vol. 12mo.

_Washington Irving._

ASTORIA, OR ANECDOTES OF AN ENTERPRISE BEYOND THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, by Washington Irving. In 2 vols.

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THE CONFESSIONS OF AN ELDERLY GENTLEMAN, a new illustrated Novel, by Lady Blessington. Embellished with six original engravings on steel, by Heath, from drawings made for the work. One volume, handsomely bound.

A TWELVEMONTH’S RESIDENCE IN THE WEST INDIES, during the transition from Slavery to Apprenticeship, with incidental notices of the state of society, prospects, and natural resources of Jamaica and other islands. By R. R. MADDEN, M. D., author of “Travels in the East,” &c. 2 vols. 12mo.

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A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: comprising recollections, sketches, and reflections made during a Tour in the East, in 1832, 1833. By ALPHONSO DE LAMARTINE. Second edition.

THE REMINISCENCES OF NIEBUHR, THE HISTORIAN OF ROME. By the author of “Stranger in America,” &c. 1 vol. 12mo.

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ELEMENTS OF HYGIENE. On the Influence of Atmosphere and Locality; change of Air and Climate, Seasons, Food, Clothing, Bathing, Exercise, Sleep, Corporeal and Intellectual Pursuits, &c. on Human Health, constituting Elements of Hygiene. By ROBLEY DUNGLISON, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica, Therapeutics Hygiene and Medical Jurisprudence in the University of Maryland, &c. 1 vol. 8vo.

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A HISTORY OF THE LIFE AND VOYAGES OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS AND COMPANIONS. By WASHINGTON IRVING. A new edition, revised and corrected by the author. In three vols. 8vo.

THE CRAYON MISCELLANY. By WASHINGTON IRVING. To be published at intervals. Now ready—

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HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY, illustrated by engravings. By ROBLEY DUNGLISON, M. D., Professor of Materia Medica, Therapeutics, Hygiene, and Medical Jurisprudence, in the University of Maryland, &c. &c. Second edition, with numerous additions and modifications. In 2 vols. 8vo.

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NIMROD’S HUNTING TOURS, with Anecdotes of Sporting Men, to which are added Nimrod’s Letters on Riding to Hounds. 2 vols. 12mo.

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS, with illustrative Poetry, to which is now added The Calendar of Flowers. Revised by the editor of Forget-me-Not. Third edition.

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BRIDGEWATER TREATISES, on the Power, Wisdom, and Goodness of God, as manifested in the Creation.

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