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Or a Series of the earliest Religious instruction, the Infant Mind is capable of receiving, with verses illustrative of the subjects, 1 vol. 18mo, with engravings. $0 50.

LINE UPON LINE,

By the Author of "Peep of Day," a second series, $0 50.

PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT,

By the author of "Peep of Day," etc., a third series, $0 50.

This is probably the best and most popular series of Juvenile Books ever published. The publishers refer with the most entire confidence to all parents and teachers who have introduced these books into their families or schools, whe who will testify as to the useful and correct religious instruc tion which they contain.

BAKER AND SCRIBNER

HAVE RECENTLY PUBLISHED:

THE CZAR: HIS COURT AND PEOPLE, Including a tour in Norway and Sweden. By John S. Maxwell. pp. 368. 1 vol., 12mo

"A volume of uncommon excellence, upon a region of the earth, hitherto not much treated by Americans. Mr. Maxwell's diplomatic position gave him remarkable opportunities for observing men and things in Russia; and his scholarship and sound judgment, have given to these observations a shape which must secure high esteem for the book. It is full of information, and exempt from every suspicion of tediousness or egotism The picture of the noble Scandinavian countries, with which the volume opens, is fascinating to a degree for which, we confess, we were unprepared."-Princeton Review.

"Seldom have we received a more agreeable or instructive vol. ume of travels. The author visited Russia in a diplomatic capacity, and enjoyed remarkable opportunities for observation. He passed through several of the northern countries of Europe, and a consi derable portion of the Russian empire, including Moscow and Petersburgh; and the results of his observations are given with re markable ease and naturalness. His account of the Scandinavian countries is a delightful picture of an orderly, moral people, enjoy. ing the blessings of good government and regulated liberty." Newark Daily Advertiser.

"The description of the present state of Norway is a delightful and graphic picture of the habits and manners of the people of this primitive country. Nor are the details of Russian Society and personal recollections of Nicholas and his court, less worthy of commendation. The style is remarkably free from exaggeration and sickly sentiment--qualifications we consider to be invaluable in a modern tourist."-The Albion.

"The sterling bullion of the book, which we heartily commend to our readers, is very much enhanced by the elegant style in which it is detailed; and its merits, in every respect. ought to secure to this volume a place in every library. The whole is exceedingly well-written, and contains a mass of valuable information difficult to be found in any other publication."-Home Journal,

"The writer of this book seems to us to have shown himself intelligent, observing, judicious. and impartial; and these surely are the most important requisites for an author of a book of travels. He

has had many predecessors in the same route, who have chronicled their observations and adventures as he has done; but there is a freshness and good temper and point in what he has written that will, notwithstanding, deservedly secure to his work, a more than common share of public favor."-American Literary Magazine.

"It is so condensed as not to be tedious, but sufficiently detailed to give a fair view of men, manners, and things in those parts of Europe which have not been written to utter sterility by the travelling book-makers. He has done well; and we believe that a discerning public will seek his book, and be pleased with it.”—The Observer.

"It is a clever book by an intelligent American tourist, a New Yorker, who visited Russia with every advantage for seeing the country and its people, and "seeing it well." to use a phrase of Madame de Sevigny. His sketches of the social life of the Russians, of the habits of the nobility and their serfs, are well drawn, and his notes of the political and moral condition of Russia are instructive." -The Evening Post.

THE ORATORS OF FRANCE,

By Cormenin. Illustrated with portraits. 1 vol., 12mo Third edition.

"Every one, at the present time, is anxious to become acquainted with the men who are figuring in the transactions of the Revolution now in progress in France We commend this book to our readers, as the best clue which they can possibly take up for the acquire ment of the knowledge they are desirous to obtain.

"This book was written by Cormenin, two years ago; and the truthfulness of his estimates may be seen in the parts which have since been played by the great men whom he then portrayed. We regard this as a very superior production, and have read it with deep interest."-Alliance and Visiter.

"This work is a translation of the famous Oratorical Portraits' of Timon, the publication of which created an enthusiasm in the political world quite equal to that caused by the famous 'Junius.'-Evening Herald.

"For discriminating views of the characters of the times and the men of which it treats, and for vigor and elegance of style, this work is not surpassed by anything that has yet appeared."-Duily Ad

vertiser.

"Timon wields a masterly pen: terse, graphic, and spirited, he never for a moment suffers our interest to flag; and we close the book with as keen a relish as when we commenced Though he has devoted but a brief space to each orator, so condensed are his thoughts, so nervous his language, and so clear and distinct his limnings, that we obtain a vivid idea of their most striking characteristics"-New York Evening Post.

"Remarkable for rapidity of transition, sudden flashes of brilliant magery, bold and direct perception of motives and actions. profound observation sententious, picturesque and eloquent, the book is all that is requisite for great and deserved popularity."-Evening Transcript.

TEACHING A SCIENCE-THE TEACHER AN ARTIST.

By Rev. Baynard R. Hall, A.M., author of “Something for Everybody," &c. 1 vol., 12mo.

"The author of this work has a strong claim on his readers' at tention. He speaks from experience, having been engaged in the business of teaching for a quarter of a century. He has been principal of schools various in their character; has taught mathematics, sciences, languages, and the lower and higher branches of the Eng. lish. His pupils have been of different States, nations, sexes, an ages, thus obliging him to practise different modes of instructing and governing. For these, and similar reasons, he seems led to suppose that the world will give him a favorable hearing; and we honor his judgment, being persuaded his book will be read with absorbing interest.-Christian Intelligencer.

"A vigorous pen is employed in the work, in setting forth clearly and eloquently advocating important truths, which all teachers should ponder."-Protestant Churchman..

"His perceptions are acute, his mind logical, his judgment sound, his language terse and pointed, and his sarcasms cutting to the root and branch of error. His work before us will live, and perform its mission - The Spectator.

"An army of such teachers as Mr. Hall pictures in this work, would do more for the advancement of a country in all that is en nobling and exalting in its character, than mere legislation, however wise, or science and art, however extensive, could possibly accomplish."-The Episcopal Recorder.

THE OWL CREEK LETTERS, AND OTHER CORRESPONDENCE.

By W. 1 vol., 12mo.

"They exhibit some masterly traits of authorship, and present truths and sentiments of no little worth in a garb unusually attractive."-New York Evangelist.

"They are written with taste and true feeling, and many of them are of touching beauty."-The Observer.

"Rural life and scenes, summer adventures and home-bred plea sures, the sports of the field and the family, the watering place, and the farm-house, in our own beloved America, are here exhibited in a series of desultory, but charming sketches, characterized by freedom, grace, and genial feeling."-The Newark Sentinel.

"Very agreeable and sketchy, picturing to the eye the forest and lake scenery, the excitement of the hunter, and the eager devotion of the fly-fisher, together with little domestic incidents of the pleasant and mournful kind, with various et ceteras, to which an agreeable letter-writer knows how to impart an interest which attracts the reader."-Presbyterian.

"Some passages in this book equal in power of description any thing we have ever met with."-The Constitution.

THE BETHEL FLAG.

A SERIES OF SHORT DISCOURSES TO SEAMEN.

By Gardiner Spring, D.D. 1 vol., 12mo:

"The name of Dr Spring were enough of itself to insure the excellence and usefulness of this volume. But no one could read it, with no knowledge of its author, without feeling his soul burn with in him, as truth after truth. the most sublime and consoling, charged with blessedness to the spirit, is most eloquently unfolded, and affectionately applied."-The Spectator.

TALES FOR THE RICH AND POOR.

By T. S. Arthur. 6 vols., 18mo.

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES

RICHES HAVE WINGS.

RISING IN THE WORLD.

MAKING HASTE TO BE RICH.

DEBTOR AND CREDITOR.

RETIRING FROM BUSINESS.

THE POWER OF THE PULPIT,

Or Plain Thoughts addressed to Christian Ministers, and those who hear them, on the Influence of a Preached Gospel. 1 vol., 12mo. By Rev. Gardiner Spring, D. D., with a beautiful steel portrait of the author.

LECTURES ON SHAKSPEARE.

2 vols., 12mo. By H. N. Hudson.

LIFE OF OLIVER CROMWELL.

1 vol., 12mo. By J. T. Headley, author of "Napoleon and his Marshals," &c., with portrait. (Ready early in May.)

NAPOLEON AND HIS MARSHALS:

2 vols., 12mo. By J. T. Headley. Seventeenth edition.

WASHINGTON AND HIS GENERALS.

2 vols., 12mo. By J. T. Headley. Fifteenth edition.

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