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Wanderings of a Naturalist in India,

The Western Himalayas, and Cashmere. By Dr. A. L. ADAMS, of the 22d Regiment. 1 vol. 8vo, with illustrations, price 10s. 6d.

A Short American Tramp in the fall of 1864.

By the Editor of ‘Life in Normandy.’ 8vo, price 12s.

Memoir of Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby, K. B.,

1793–1801. By his Son JAMES LORD DUNFERMLINE. 8vo, price 10s. 6d.

Essays and Tracts:

The Culture and Discipline of the Mind, and other Essays. By JOHN ABERCROMBIE, M. D., Late First Physician to the Queen for Scotland. New Edition. Fcap. 8vo, cloth, 3s. 6d.

The Malformations, Diseases, and Injuries of the Fingers and Toes, and their Surgical Treatment.

By THOMAS ANNANDALE, F. R. C. S., Assistant Surgeon, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. The Jacksonian Prize for the Year 1864. 1 vol. 8vo, with Illustrations, price 10s. 6d.

Odal Rights and Feudal Wrongs.

A Memorial for Orkney. By DAVID BALFOUR of Balfour and Trenaby. 8vo, price 6s.

Basil St. John.

An Autumn Tale. 1 vol. 8vo, price 12s.

By the Loch and River Side.

Forty Graphic Illustrations by a New Hand. Oblong folio, handsomely bound, 21s. [416]

Aunt Ailie.

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Charlie and Ernest; or, Play and Work.

A Story of Hazlehurst School, with Four Illustrations by J. D. By M. BETHAM EDWARDS. Royal 16mo, 8s. 6d.

Homer and the Iliad.

In three Parts. By JOHN STUART BLACKIE, Professor of Greek in the University of Edinburgh. In 4 vols. demy 8vo, price 42s.

By the same Author.

On Democracy.

A Lecture delivered to the Working Men’s Institute, Edinburgh. Sixth Edition, price 1s.

On Beauty.

Crown 8vo, cloth, 8s. 6d.

Lyrical Poems.

Crown 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d.

On Greek Pronunciation.

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Memoirs of the Life, Writings, and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton.

By Sir DAVID BREWSTER, K. H., A. M., LL. D., D. C. L., F. R. S., etc., etc. With Portraits. New and Cheaper Edition, 2 vols. fcap. 8vo, cloth, 12s.

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The Motherless Boy; with an Illustration by J. Noel Paton, R. S. A. Cheap Edition, limp cloth, 1s.

France under Richelieu and Colbert.

By J. H. BRIDGES, M.B., late Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. In 1 vol. small 8vo, price 8s. 6d.

Memoirs of John Brown, D.D.

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Works by John Brown, M.D., F.R.S.E.

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Horæ Subsecivæ. Sixth Edition, in 1 vol. extra fcap. 8vo, price 7s. 6d.

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Rab and his Friends; Extracted from ‘Horæ Subsecivæ.’ Thirty-fifth thousand. Fcap. sewed, 6d.

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Rab and his Friends. With Illustrations by George Harvey, R.S.A., J. Noel Paton, R.S.A., and J. B. New Edition, small quarto, cloth, price 3s. 6d.

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Minchmoor. Fcap. sewed, 6d.

Jeems the Doorkeeper: A Lay Sermon. Price 6d.

The Enterkin. Price 6d.

Lectures on the Atomic Theory, and Essays, Scientific and Literary.

By SAMUEL BROWN. 2 vols., crown 8vo, cloth, 15s.

The Biography of Samson

Illustrated and Applied. By the Rev. JOHN BRUCE, D.D., Minister of Free St. Andrew’s Church, Edinburgh. Second Edition. 18mo, cloth, 2s. [418]

My Indian Journal,

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Popular Tales of the West Highlands,

Orally Collected, with a translation by J. F. CAMPBELL. 4 vols., extra fcap., cloth, 32s.

Inaugural Address at Edinburgh,

April 2, 1866, by THOMAS CARLYLE, on being Installed as Rector of the University there. Price 1s.

Book-keeping,

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Characteristics of Old Church Architecture, etc.,

In the Mainland and Western Islands of Scotland. 4to, with Illustrations, price 25s.

Ballads from Scottish History.

By NORVAL CLYNE. Fcap. 8vo, price 6s.

Life and Works of Rev. Thomas Chalmers, D.D., LL.D.

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‘Christopher North;’

A Memoir of John Wilson, late Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh. Compiled from Family Papers and other sources, by his daughter, Mrs. GORDON. Third Thousand. In 2 vols. crown 8vo, price 24s., with Portrait, and graphic Illustrations.

Chronicle of Gudrun;

A Story of the North Sea. From the mediæval German. By EMMA LETHERBROW. With frontispiece by J. Noel Paton, R.S.A. New Edition for Young People, price 5s.

Of the Light of Nature,

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Dainty Dishes.

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The Annals of the University of Edinburgh.

By ANDREW DALZEL, formerly Professor of Greek in the University of Edinburgh; with a Memoir of the Compiler, and Portrait after Raeburn. In 2 vols. demy 8vo, price 21s.

Gisli the Outlaw.

From the Icelandic. By G. W. DASENT, D.C.L. 1 vol. small 4to, with Illustrations, price 7s. 6d.

The Story of Burnt Njal;

Or, Life in Iceland at the end of the Tenth Century. From the Icelandic of the Njals Saga. By GEORGE WEBBE DASENT, D.C.L. In 2 vols. 8vo, with Map and Plans, price 28s.

Popular Tales from the Norse,

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Select Popular Tales from the Norse.

For the use of Young People. By G. W. DASENT, D.C.L. New Edition, with Illustrations. Crown 8vo, 6s.

On the Application of Sulphurous Acid Gas

to the Prevention, Limitation, and Cure of Contagious Diseases. By JAMES DEWAR. M.D. Eighth edition, price 1s.

The Fifty Years’ Struggle of the Scottish Covenanters,

1638–88. By JAMES DODDS. Third Edition, fcap., cloth, 6s. [420]

The Last Years of Mary of Lorraine,

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Memoir of Thomas Drummond, R.A., F.R.A.S.,

Under-Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, 1835 to 1840. By JOHN F. M’LENNAN, M.A. 1 vol. demy 8vo, price 15s.

Studies in European Politics.

By M. E. GRANT DUFF, Member for the Elgin District of Burghs. 1 vol. 8vo. Price 10s. 6d.

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Inaugural Address

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Notes on Scotch Bankruptcy Law and Practice.

By GEORGE AULDJO ESSON, Accountant in Bankruptcy in Scotland. Second edition, price 2s. 6d.

Karl’s Legacy.

By the Rev. J. W. EBSWORTH, 2 vols, ex. fcap. 8vo. Price 6s. 6d.

Social Life in Former Days;

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Veterinary Medicines; their Actions and Uses.

By FINLAY DUN. Third Edition, revised and enlarged. 8vo, price 12s.

The Story of Waldemar Krone’s Youth.

A Novel. By H. F. EWALD. 2 vols. crown 8vo, price 16s.

The Secret of Happiness.

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Forest Sketches.

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L’Histoire d’Angleterre. Par M. LAMÉ FLEURY. 18mo, cloth, 2s. 6d.

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Christianity viewed in some of its Leading Aspects.

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Frost and Fire;

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Clinical Medicine.

Observations recorded at the Bedside, with Commentaries. By W. T. GAIRDNER, M.D., Professor of the Practice of Physic in the University of Glasgow. 8vo, 742 pp., with numerous Engravings on wood, 12s. 6d.

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Medicine and Medical Education. 12mo, cloth, price 2s. 6d.

Clinical and Pathological Notes on Pericarditis. 8vo, sewed, price 1s.

A Girl’s Romance.

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Camille.

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By MADAME DE GASPARIN, Author of ‘The Near and Heavenly Horizons.’ 1 vol. fcap. 8vo, price 3s. 6d.

Great Harefield.

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An Ecclesiastical History of Scotland,

From the Introduction of Christianity to the Present Time. By GEORGE GRUB, A.M. In 4 vols. 8vo, 42s. Fine Paper Copies, 52s. 6d.

The Earlier Years of our Lord’s Life on Earth.

By the Rev. WILLIAM HANNA, D.D., LL.D. Extra fcap. 8vo, price 5s. [422]

The Ministry in Galilee.

By the Rev. WILLIAM HANNA, D.D., LL.D. 1 vol. ex. fcap. 8vo.

The Last Day of our Lord’s Passion.

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The Forty Days after our Lord’s Resurrection.

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The Passion Week.

By the Rev. WILLIAM HANNA, D.D., LL.D. Extra fcap. 8vo, price 5s.

The Healing Art, the Right Hand of the Church;

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Hidden Depths.

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Notes of a Cruise of H.M.S. ‘Fawn’

In the Western Pacific in the year 1862. By T. H. HOOD. Demy 8vo, with numerous Illustrations from Photographs, price 15s.

Homely Hints from the Fireside.

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Herminius.

A Romance. By I. E. S. In 1 vol. fcap. 8vo, price 6s.

Sketches of Early Scotch History.

By COSMO INNES, F.S.A., Professor of History in the University of Edinburgh.

1. The Church; its Old Organisation, Parochial and Monastic 2. Universities. 3. Family History. 8vo, price 16s.

Concerning some Scotch Surnames.

By COSMO INNES, F.S.A., Professor of History in the University of Edinburgh. 1 vol. small 4to, cloth antique, 5s.

Death Scenes of Scottish Martyrs.

By HENRY INGLIS. Square 12mo, cloth, price 6s. [423]

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The History of Scottish Poetry,

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The Circle of Christian Doctrine;

A Handbook of Faith, framed out of a Layman’s experience. By Lord KINLOCH, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Scotland. Third and Cheaper Edition. Fcap. 8vo, 2s. 6d.

Time’s Treasure;

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Devout Moments.

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Studies for Sunday Evening.

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The Philosophy of Ethics:

An Analytical Essay. By SIMON S. LAURIE, A.M., Author of ‘The Fundamental Doctrine of Latin Syntax: being an Application of Psychology to Language.’ 1 vol. demy 8vo, price 6s. [424]

Supplemental Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Scottish Seals.

By HENRY LAING. 1 vol. 4to, profusely illustrated, price £3 : 3s.

Life of Father Lacordaire.

By DORA GREENWELL. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo. Price 6s.

A Memoir of Lady Anna Mackenzie,

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The Reform of the Church of Scotland

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The Clerical Profession,

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The Early Races of Scotland and their Monuments.

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Specimens of Ancient Gaelic Poetry,

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The Development of Science among Nations.

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Little Ella and the Fire-King,

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Love and Duty.

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Macvicar’s (J. G., D.D.)

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The Correct Form of Shoes.

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The Herring:

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The Insane in Private Dwellings.

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Ancient Pillar-Stones of Scotland:

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North British Review.

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Reflections on the Relation of Recent Scientific Inquiries to the Received Teaching of Scripture.

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The Extension of the Suffrage.

By JAMES MONCREIFF, Esq., M.P., LL.D., Dean of the Faculty of Advocates. Price 1s.

Biographical Annals of the Parish of Colinton.

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A New-Year’s Gift to Children.

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Man: Where, Whence, and Whither?

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Popular Genealogists

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Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character.

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Memoirs of Frederick Perthes;

Or, Literary, Religious, and Political Life in Germany from 1789 to 1843. By C. T. PERTHES, Professor of Law at Bonn. Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s.

Scotland under her Early Kings.

A History of the Kingdom to the close of the 13th century. By E. WILLIAM ROBERTSON, in 2 vols. 8vo, cloth, 36s.

Doctor Antonio

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Lorenzo Benoni;

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A Quiet Nook in the Jura.

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The Salmon

Its History, Position, and Prospects. By ALEX. RUSSEL. 8vo, price 7s. 6d.

Horeb and Jerusalem.

By the Rev. GEORGE SANDIE. 8vo, with Illustrations, price 10s. 6d. [427]

Our Summer in the Harz Forest.

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Twelve Years in China:

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A Handbook of the History of Philosophy.

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John Keble:

An Essay on the Author of the ‘Christian Year.’ By J. C. SHAIRP, Professor of Humanity, St. Andrews. 1 vol. fcap. 8vo, price 3s.

The Sermon on the Mount.

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On Archaic Sculpturings of Cups and Circles upon Stones and Rocks in Scotland, England, etc.

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The Law and Practice of Heraldry in Scotland.

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‘Cakes, Leeks, Puddings, and Potatoes.’

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The Roman Poets of the Republic.

By W. Y. SELLAR, M.A., Professor of Humanity in the University of Edinburgh, and formerly Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 8vo, price 12s.

The Four Ancient Books of Wales,

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My Life and Times, 1741–1813.

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Life and Work at the Great Pyramid

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