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Geography and Astronomy.

MURPHY'S BIBLE ATLAS,

Square 16mo, bound: Reduced to 1s. 6d. coloured.

This Atlas contains Twenty-four Maps, illustrating the Old and New Testaments. Each of the Maps is accompanied with an interesting historical description, embodying much valuable information.

Witness.-"We recommend this Atlas to teachers, parents, and individual Christians, as a comprehensive and cheap auxiliary to the intelligent reading of the Scriptures.”

MURPHY'S MAPS OF THE HOLY LAND,

Journeyings of the Israelites, and Travels and Voyages of St Paul; with Historical Description. 8vo, sewed, price 6d.

MAP OF THE JOURNEYS OF JESUS CHRIST;
with Historical Description. 2d.

The above works are neat and accurate, and will be found very suitable for Sunday and parish schools, as well as for use in private families.

FIRST BOOK OF GEOGRAPHY:

Being an Abridgment of Dr Reid's Rudiments of Modern Geography; with an Outline of the Geography of Palestine.

18mo, 72 pages, price 6d. now bound in cloth wrapper. 7th Edition. This work has been prepared for the use of young pupils, and will form a suitable and useful companion to the Introductory Atlas.

RUDIMENTS OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, By ALEX. REID, LL.D., Head Master of the Edinburgh Institution, and formerly Rector of the Circus-Place School, Edinburgh. With Illustrative Plates and a Map of the World engraved on Steel.

18mo, 120 pages, 1s. bound, or with 5 Maps, 1s. 3d. 17th Edition, revised. The names of places are accented, and are accompanied with short descriptions, and occasionally with the mention of some remarkable event; and to the several countries are appended notices of their physical geography, productions, government, and religion. The appendix contains an outline of ancient geography, an outline of sacred geography, problems on the use of the globes, and directions for the construction of maps. ** In this Edition, the Information has been brought down to the latest period.

DR REID'S OUTLINE OF SACRED GEOGRAPHY, 18mo, 48 pages, price 6d. in stiff wrapper. 14th Edition. The above little work forms a manual of scripture geography for young persons, designed to communicate such a knowledge of the localities mentioned in holy writ as will enable them more clearly to understand the sacred narrative. It contains references to the passages of scripture in which the most remarkable places are mentioned, notes chiefly historical and descriptive, and a map of the Holy Land in provinces and tribes.

DR REID'S INTRODUCTORY ATLAS OF MODERN

GEOGRAPHY,

In 4to, the Maps not being folded, 2s. 6d. cloth, full coloured.

This Atlas has been prepared for the use of those schools and classes in which a larger work is not required. It will be found suitable for young pupils, and for those who wish only a general knowledge of Geography. The Maps have been constructed from the most recent authorities, and have been revised with the utmost care.

CONTENTS.-1. The World; 2. Europe; 3. Asia; 4. Africa; 5. North America; 6 South America; 7. England and Wales; 8. Scotland; 9. Ireland; 10. Palestine.

DR REID'S SCHOOL ATLAS OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, Now bound in 4to, the Maps not being folded, Reduced to 5s. full coloured. A School Atlas of Modern Geography; with an INDEX, containing the Names, properly accented, of the most important Places laid down in the Maps, the Countries in which they are situated, and their Latitude and Longitude. New Edition, with four additional Maps, viz. Hindostan, United States and Canada, Australasia and Polynesia, and Palestine. Tait's Magazine." This Atlas, which is marvellously cheap considering its execution, is intended for the use of parish and elementary schools. The coloured maps are clear, neat, and accurate; there is an elaborate and copious index, which might fitly accompany a far dearer work."

In 18m0, 3s. 6d. bound, illustrated by Eleven Maps, including a large coloured
Physical Chart of the Globe by W. & A. K. Johnston,

A COMPENDIUM OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY; With Remarks on the Physical Peculiarities, Productions, Commerce, and Government of the various Countries; Questions for Examination at the end of each Division; and Descriptive Tables, in which are given the Pronunciation, and a concise Account of every Place of Importance throughout the World. To which are added the Geography of Palestine, and Outlines of Mathematical Geography, Astronomy, and Physical Geography. By the Rev. ALEX. STEWART, LL.D. 15th Edition. *** In previous Editions of the Work, the Publishers were able to give the Population of places in Great Britain and Ireland from the last Census, and to state at the same time the Population of places in France and the United States of America from the most recent and authentic sources. The Edition now submitted to the public has been diligently revised throughout, so as to bring down the the political and geographical changes to the time of going to press.

Quarterly Review.-" More simple, more correct, and better arranged than any other we have seen.'

Athenæum." This excellent schoolbook contains as much accurate and valuable information as many volumes of twice its size and price.

Literary Gazette.-"A work deservedly entitled to the foremost place among publications of a similar nature, and which in its improved form, will be found worthy of the reputation it has enjoyed. It is certainly one of the cheapest and most complete textbooks on the subject.'

Examiner." A more compact, carefully compiled, and useful volume has seldom fallen under our observation."

Baptist Magazine.—“ Comprehensive and trustworthy.'

Nonconformist.-" The work will more than maintain its place as a most comprehensive, well arranged, satisfactory school-book."

In 12mo, 3s. cloth, with 65 Wood Engravings,

The THIRD EDITION, Revised and Improved, of

ELEMENTS OF ASTRONOMY;

Adapted for Private Instruction and Use in Schools. By HUGO REID, Member of the College of Preceptors; Author of the "Elements of Physical Geography," &c. •

The work will be found to present a complete survey of the present state of astronomical knowledge, so far as it is suitable for school instruction, and can be imparted without much mathematical knowledge on the part of the pupil.

REID'S CATECHISM OF ASTRONOMY; Being a Popular Outline of the Principles and Leading Facts of that Science. Illustrated by Engravings on Wood.

18mo, 72 pages, price 9d. in stiff wrapper, or 1s. half-bound.

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THE works under this head have been prepared with the greatest care, and will be found to include class-books adapted for junior and senior classes in all those branches of history generally taught in the best schools. While the utmost attention has been paid to accuracy, the narratives have in every case been rendered as instructive and attractive as possible, so that the study may be relieved from the tediousness of a mere dry detail of facts.

HISTORY OF ENGLAND FOR JUNIOR CLASSES, With Questions for Examination at the end of each Chapter. Edited by HENRY WHITE, B. A. Trinity College, Cambridge, M. A. and Ph. Dr. Heidelberg, Author of "The Elements of Universal History," &c. Fcap 8vo, 190 pages, 1s. 6d. bound. 7th Edition.

Athenæum." A cheap and excellent history of England, admirably adapted for the use of junior classes. Within the compass of about 180 12mo pages, the editor has managed to give all the leading facts of our history, dwelling with due emphasis on those turning points which mark our progress both at home and abroad. The various changes that have taken place in our constitution are briefly but clearly described. It is surprising how successfully the editor has not merely avoided the obscurity which generally accompanies brevity, but invested his narrative with an interest too often wanting in larger historical works. The information conveyed is thoroughly sound; and the utility of the book is much increased by the addition of examination questions at the end of each chapter. Whether regarded as an interesting reading-book or as an instructive class-book, this history deserves to rank high. When we add, that it appears in the form of a neat little volume at the moderate price of 1s. 6d., no further recommendation will be necessary."

Christian_Witness." The narrative is terse and clear, while the questions are well framed, and such as to exhaust the subject. The qualities so important in such a work, accuracy and impartiality, may be relied on. The author has written as a man of no party, and as having no end to serve but that of truth. volume as an excellent schoolbook."

We recommend the

HISTORY OF SCOTLAND FOR JUNIOR CLASSES,

With Questions for Examination at the end of each Chapter. Edited by Dr WHITE.

Small 12mo, 160 pages, 1s. 6d. bound. 7th Edition.

United Presbyterian Magazine.-" Painstaking and judicious in his selection of facts suited for a popular history, calm and candid in the statement of them, clear and elegant in his style, generally impartial in his opinions, and quite master of the art of arrangement, Dr White is unsurpassed by any writer we know in the department of literature he has chosen to cultivate."

HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, With an Account of the Present State and Resources of the United Kingdom and its Colonies. With Questions for Examination at the end of each Chapter, and a Map of the United Kingdom. By Dr WHITE. 12mo, 483 pages, 3s. 6d. bound. 8th Edition.

Athenæum.-" A carefully compiled history for the use of schools. The writer has consulted the more recent authorities: his opinions are liberal, and on the whole just and impartial: the succession of events is developed with clearness, and with more of that picturesque effect which so delights the young than is common in historical abstracts. The book is strongly bound, and is accompanied by a good map. For schools, parish and prison libraries, workmen's halls, and such institutions, it is better adapted than any abridgment of the kind we know."

Literary Gazette.-" Carefully written, impartial, and accurate.

HISTORY OF SCOTLAND,

FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE PRESENT TIME.

With Questions for Examination at the end of each Chapter.
Edited by Dr WHITE.

12mo, 401 pages, 3s. 6d. bound. First published August 1854.

This new Work has been written specially for the use of pupils who have more time to devote to the study of the subject than those for whom Dr White's smaller History of Scotland was written. In its preparation, advantage has been taken of the Critical Investigations which have from time to time been made into the several Periods; and it will be found to be a complete History of Scotland, doing justice with impartial accuracy to all parties, and giving each event and period a due portion of narrative.

Atlas." Dr White has done great service to the cause of education by the valuable series of histories which have proceeded from his pen. It is their peculiarity that they are not abridgments of more voluminous authors, but original works written after careful study of the best writers on the various periods comprised in his volumes. Thus the one before us contains very little that will be found in the usual school histories: the main undisputed facts must of course be the same, but he views them from his own particular stand-point, and is by no means anxious to follow in the beaten path. We need only read the introductory chapter to be convinced of this, where, instead of the usual cut and dried fabulous narrative, we have a description of the physical character of Scotland and its connexion with history-the influence of geological peculiarities-the ancient state of the agricultural districts-the physical changes since the earliest habitation, with a brief account of what antiquarians call the stone, bronze, and iron periods.'

HISTORY OF FRANCE,

With Questions for Examination at the end of each Chapter, and a Map of the Country showing in colour the English Possessions in 11651453. Edited by Dr WHITE.

12mo, 389 pages, 3s. 6d. bound. 3d Edition.

Liverpool Mercury." Most of our school histories are mere shreds and patches of voluminous ones cut up and rendered unintelligible in the merciless process of unintelligent abridgment. This is a summary of the actual recollections of a mind vividly imbued with those traces of the past, which time, in his race over the arena of human affairs, leaves most prominent and remarkable."

Athenæum.-"We have already had occasion to speak favourably of Dr White's "History of Great Britain and Ireland.' The perusal of the present work has given us still greater pleasure.....Dr White is remarkably happy in combining convenient brevity with sufficiency of information, clearness of exposition, and interest of detail. He shows great judgment in apportioning to each subject its due amount of consideration."

OUTLINES OF THE HISTORY OF ROME,
With Questions for Examination at the end of each Chapter.
Edited by Dr WHITE.

Small 12mo,160 pages, price 1s. 6d. bound.

First published January 1857.

There is indeed no lack of excellent Manuals of Roman History; but nearly all of them are designed for advanced students, while the smaller treatises are generally mere abridgments of works that are now obsolete. It thus appeared that there was need of an introductory volume worthy of an age remarkable for its astonishing progress in the elucidation of the annals of Rome; and the present Outlines have accordingly been prepared for the purpose of supplying a want that must often have been felt by enlightened teachers. The Author has endeavoured to give a concise but clear and connected view of the leading events, from the earliest times down to the overthrow of the Western Empire in A. D. 476; and it is hoped that, while in many cases this introduction may serve to create a desire for more minute and critical study, it may at the same time furnish those who cannot hope to enjoy such advantages with a correct general survey of Roman history.

From the Creation of the World to the Destruction of Jerusalem. With Questions for Examination at the end of each Chapter. Edited by Dr WHITE. Fcap 8vo, price 1s. 6d. bound. 3d Edition.

Baptist Magazine.-" An interesting epitome of sacred history, calculated to inspire the young with a love of the divine records, as well as to store the mind with knowledge." Inverness Advertiser.-" The present treatise will vie with any of its predecessors. It shows an excellent idea admirably wrought out. Indeed we can conceive nothing of the sort better done. To laud the book as both succinct and comprehensive may appear an unmeaning antithesis; and yet, the volume may fairly claim that praise for the author generalizes matured conclusions, while he shows himself at once conscious of the dignity of his subject, and mindful of the purpose and of the class for whom he writes. He is master of an animated and graphic style withal, and he has thus produced an epitome which we fear not to say will hold its place against any competitor now in the field, and how it is to be superseded henceforth it is not easy to discover."

CHEAP UNIVERSAL HISTORY.

OUTLINES OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY.

In THREE PARTS. Part I. Ancient History; Part II. Middle Ages; Part III. Modern History. Edited by Dr WHITE.

264 pages, price 2s. bound. First published November 1853. 3d Edition. ***This Work is designed as a Text-book for Schools. It contains a general outline of Universal History, and will serve also as an Introduction to Dr White's larger Work. Spectator.-"Distinct in its arrangement, skilful in its selection of leading features, close and clear in its narrative."

Christian News.-"There is a fulness in the outline which is admirably brought out by the condensing powers of the author, and renders the book exceedingly attractive."

DR WHITE'S ELEMENTS OF UNIVERSAL HISTORY.
The Narrative brought down to the end of the War with Russia.
In THREE PARTS. Part I. Ancient History; Part II. History of the
Middle Ages; Part III. Modern History.

Complete in One Volume 12mo, with a Map of the World.
Keduced to 78. strongly bound. 7th Edition.

The Three Parts, each complete in itself, may also be had separately, price 2s. 6d. bound.

To guide the researches of the student, the work contains numerous synoptical and other tables, with sketches of literature, antiquities, and manners at the great chronological epochs. The author has had great experience as a teacher and lecturer on history, and has drawn from the best sources, English and foreign, in the execution of his task.

Morning Herald.-"Executed with much judgment. The difficult task of reviewing the whole history of the world, and condensing it with clearness, has been accomplished in this single volume with a success that does great credit to the author, and cannot fail to recommend it to extensive and permanent circulation."

New Edition, with the Narrative brought down to the end of the
War with Russia, of

ELEMENTS OF GENERAL HISTORY,

Ancient and Modern. To which are added, a Comparative View of Ancient and Modern Geography, and a Table of Chronology. By ALEXANDER FRASER TYTLER, Lord Woodhouselee, formerly Professor of History in the University of Edinburgh.

24mo, 3s. 6d. cloth.

This Edition contains two large Maps and two neat Engravings on Sleel.