Journal of a Horticultural Tour through Germany, Belgium, and part of France, in the Autumn of 1835 / To which is added, a Catalogue of the different Species of Cacteæ in the Gardens at Woburn Abbey.

"We take the opinion of the country, and of every part of the world where the language is understood, to be that of the most unbounded admiration of these exquisite specimens of judicial oratory, and of great obligations to the Editor of the collection."—Edin. Rev. Vol. XIX.

containing the Present and Last Parliaments, Authentic Results of the various Polls in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland; and a Summary of the Act 2 William IV. cap 45, to Amend the Representation of the People in England and Wales; Forms of Lists and Notices, &c. Also a List of the Changes in Administration, from the commencement of the present century; a summary Account of the Duties of the great Officers of State; a Table of the duration of the several Parliaments, from Henry VIII. to the present time; a List of those places which formerly sent Members to Parliament; a List of the Deaths of the principal Personages since 1799; and a complete Abstract of the Election Laws. 3s. boards.

⁂ Possessors of old editions of Debrett's, and other Peerages or Baronetages, require only those Works to render them correct.

"Messrs. Ridgway and Sons have conferred an obligation upon the public by publishing their Court and Country Companion."—Court Journal.

"This little publication will be found to be of very great utility in the every day business of civilized life; as every one, of whatever rank in society she or he may be, may derive correctness and advantage in using it as a vade mecum."

The above work, it is hoped, will prove to the general reader in this department of science what Dr. Lindley's "Ladies' Botany" is doing for that delightful pursuit.

"'The Revolutions of the Globe,' by Dr. Bertrand, is one of the most agreeable we have met with. The object of the Author is to convey to the idlest and least learned reader an idea of the wonders of Geology. To accomplish his intention in a manner which requires the easiest, and admits with propriety of the most trifling mode of treatment, he addresses his nineteen letters to a lady. This matter consists of the striking facts of Geology, rather than of a view of the principles, or a statement of the evidence, on which they rest. His manner of discussion will be best shown by some specimens. The surface of the globe is not a new subject; yet see how interesting our author makes it."—Spectator, January 31.

"Mr. Gunn's commentary upon this beautiful production (the Nativity) is well written, and contains canons of criticism which we conceive to be in the most correct taste.... Indeed we would strongly recommend 'Cartonensia' to general attention. It bears about it all the marks of a liberal and accomplished mind, cordially devoted to the prosperity of the fine arts; and we trust that its criticisms, founded, as they generally are, in good sense, and always elegantly expressed, will exercise a salutary influence upon the public taste."—Monthly Review.

"In dismissing this work, we would recommend it most cordially to our friends. The artist will find much information, coupled with much admirable advice, in its pages, while the general reader will be amused with its details, and instructed by the remarks, both historical and theological, which he will meet with in perusing it. Mr. Gunn is a man of much critical acumen, softened down and polished by his gentlemanly feelings, and amiable spirit; and we think that few will arise from his book without sensations of gratitude for his labours in its compilation, and of satisfaction for the information he so pleasingly communicates."—Arnold's Magazine of the Fine Arts.

"The whole of the little tract being of that plain, sensible, and accurate character, as particularly to enlighten not only the ignorant peasant, but the public in general, as to the best ascertained means of escaping destruction, or damage, from thunder storms."—Monthly Review, May 1.

"A timely question, answered after the German fashion, by telling plainly, 'all, how, and about it.' The first, a conversation among a family of clever children, the boy relating the leading truths of Astronomy to his sisters, while they are waiting the return of their parents: the second part is papa's own account of the passing Comet, in answer to the question which forms the title. Both are very well done, and the authoress deserves great credit for the thought and its realization."—Atlas, August 28.

"Just the sort of book we love to put into the hands of young persons. It invites them to inquiry, and makes them laudably curious. There is in this little work much valuable information, both on the solar system and on Comets, which, just now, will be peculiarly attractive."—London Journal.

"There are editions on common paper which may be had for a trifle, and one of which should be in every family within the nation, where ignorance or children may be found. We cannot conceive of any means by which the majesty and power of the Almighty is to be so easily and forcibly impressed upon the uninformed mind, as by putting this little tract into the hands of such. That must be a heartless and wicked parent, who will not enjoy the earnestness and ingenuity of the thousand interrogatories that will thereafter be innocently proposed by the same inquirer."—Monthly Review.

In progressive Lessons; designed to give a secure and graceful seat on Horseback; at the same time so effectually to form the Hand, that, in a short time, perfect command of the Horse may be obtained. By Edward Stanley; with illustrative plates, 10s. bds.

"But we have said enough of this Manual, and have only to add that it is a very sensible and judicious publication."—Literary Gazette.

"Never before was such a book written in any language, so replete with those minute but indispensable particulars of practice; and by a writer who has personally performed his part throughout the whole of the practice. This is the true book of reference for every stud and training groom, and every jockey."—Vide Lawrence on the Horse, p. 297; also, The Sporting Magazine and British Farmer's Magazine.

"We would advise all our sporting friends to buy this admirable digest, the first time they see it in any bookseller's shop; or—why—as well order it at once. It is the best thing of the kind extant."—Chambers's Edinburgh Journal.

"We have scarcely ever met with a volume containing so much light reading, and at the same time such a fund of instruction and practical advice to sportsmen, as the one now before us." * * Wigan Gazette, Oct. 14.

"Two hundred and twenty chapters of very useful hints."—Atlas.

"Since the publication of Daniel's Rural Sports we have seen nothing worthy to be compared with the canons or the Oakleigh Code."—Essex Mercury.

"Containing such a mass of information relative to shooting, that it ought to be in every sportsman's hands. Who would not wish to spend a week at the ancient and hospitable hall of the worthy 'Tom Oakleigh?'"—Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, Sept. 10.

* * * "Timely, therefore, is the appearance of Oakleigh Shooting Code; a manual for the tyro, and a book of reference to the veteran sportsman, who, though he may sneer at 'book-shooting,' as old farmers do at 'book-farming,' may yet condescend to pick up some useful hints in its pages." * * "It bears internal evidence of being the production of a real sportsman—one who has gleaned his knowledge from experience, who tests the value of theory by practice, and who, to a scientific acquaintance with his subject adds a hearty enthusiasm for the sport."—Spectator.

"We believe that this work is justly considered to have been Lessing's coup d'essai; and certainly, as translated by Mr. Ross, it is one of the most graceful and elegant pieces we ever perused. Its canons of criticism too, we cannot but feel, are the result of the profoundest reflection and most refined taste, being admirably calculated to enlighten the Critic, and to facilitate the studies of the Artist."—Monthly Review.

"A very elegant version of a beautiful critical essay, which has originated some of the finest views of Art."—Literary Gazette.

"Lessing, if still living, might feel cause to rejoice at the exhibition of his treatise in a dress so likely to preserve its value. The original notes show a refined taste and correct judgment."—New Monthly Magazine, Sept. 1836.

"This is a charming Volume, for it embraces both the useful and the beautiful." * *—Spectator.

This pamphlet contains a concise history of Factory Legislation down to the present time, with copious extracts from the Evidence and Reports of the Factory Commissioners of 1833, and from the various reports, to the Secretary of State, of the Factory Inspectors since that period. It enters fully into the argument of the comparative healthiness of factory employment, and into the policy of further curtailing the hours of labour. It contains also the most recent and authentic information respecting the progress of foreign manufactures—the quantity produced by the machinery in the continental and American cotton mills, compared with those of England; and it shows the precarious tenure on which the cotton manufacture of this country is at present held.

Contents:—Introduction—The "Must Not" Argument against a Commission—The "Need Not" Argument—The University prior to the Colleges—The Hostels—Religious Tests not anciently exacted—The Office of Chancellor—The Senate—The College of Tribunes, called the "Capul," and their "Veto"—The Innovations and Usurpations of the Heads of Colleges upon the University, in the various offices of 1. High Steward; 2. Vice Chancellor; 3. The Proctors; 4. The Taxors; 5. Scrutators; 6. The Bedells; 7. The Guardians and Auditors of the Public Chest; 8. The Public Orator; 9. The Registry; 10. The Barnaby Lectures; 11. The M. P.'s University Lectures; System of Compulsory Lectures; Ancient Disputations; Modern Examinations; Degrees; Introduction of Modern Sciences into the Examinations; The Colleges; Their Tutors; Their Lecturers; Fellows; Compulsory Holy Order; Ridiculous Absurdities in Statutes, sworn to by all, &c. &c.

Each Number contains eight finely-coloured Portraits, from life, of the handsomest Flowering Plants and Shrubs grown in this country, accompanied by their History, Treatment in Cultivation, Propagation, &c.

No. V. of Vol. X., New Series, was published May 1, 1837.

The previous Volumes may be had separately, £.2 9s. each.

⁂ All the Numbers which were out of print are now re-printed.

"This Series, placed under the superintendence of Professor Lindley, comes forth with increased splendour of illustration, and increased accuracy of description. The present number contains many plants and shrubs, of extreme beauty, delineated and coloured, so as almost to rival the tints of nature, and bestow perpetuity on her loveliest, yet most transitory, productions. The letter-press, in addition to the ordinary information, as to the habits, mode of culture, and organization of the plant, occasionally introduces points of vegetable physiology, or observations respecting its economical uses, which possess much interest."—Athenæum.

"The Botanical Register, from containing most or all of the new plants introduced by the Horticultural Society, from the great care with which its plates are executed, and the judicious remarks on culture and general habit, by Dr. Lindley, is, in consequence, the superior publication."—Loudon's Magazine of Botany, &c.

"Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon this work."—Horticultural Cabinet.

"We consider it quite needless to recommend this work: it must find its way into the library of every lady, and it ought to be in the coat pocket of every young gardener."—Gardener's Magazine.

"Let it be known—let it be introduced into every library, reading-room, and seminary throughout Britain; let it become the class-book of botanical study."—Horticultural Register.

The Second Volume, which will complete the work, will be published in May.

"This is a cheap little work, and far better adapted for its avowed purpose than any of the tracts which have preceded it. The small type and closely-printed page of the Catechism show that the author is perfectly serious in his wish to extend a knowledge of Horticulture to the humblest classes of society."—Loudon's Gardener's Magazine.

"This is not only a useful, but a cheap publication, and excellently adapted for its purpose."—Analyst.

A few Copies are printed on Royal Paper, for such of the Nobility as may desire them. Proofs, 2l. 2s. Ditto, coloured, 2l. 12s. 6d.

"The plan of this Work is good. The objects of cultivation, the routine of cropping, the periods of forcing fruits and flowers, and the hothouses employed for such purposes, are nearly the same in all large gardens; and a well-digested and accurate account of what is found most useful or beautiful in one, will serve as a rule of practice in nearly all the others. The Duke of Bedford's Garden is one of the best in England, and Mr. Forbes is one of the most experienced Gardeners; so that a better model, or a better man, could hardly be found, to illustrate the most efficient plans which are followed in the management of horticultural affairs in England * * * We can recommend Mr. Forbes's Work to our gardening Friends."—Athenæum.

"Directions are given for planting, pruning, training, the formation of Fruit-Tree Borders, and Orchards, the gathering and storing of Fruit; in a word, every thing which can be desired is handled in a plain instructive manner, in such a way as a practical man alone is capable of doing it."—Irish Farmer's and Gardener's Magazine.

"It remains only to say, that we think Mr. Rogers has here produced a most valuable practical work, which deserves to be in universal use; and which adds to its other recommendation that of cheapness."—Gardener's Magazine.