ure phrase, and arranged in the most lucid order, we
might be accused of enthusiasm, if we say it is the ablest summary of
history and modern investigation with which we are acquainted; but, as
most of our readers who open its pages will admit, our praise is far
from being exaggerated."

SPECTATOR.--"One of the best historical, archaeological, and
geographical compilations that has appeared."

WEEKLY NEWS.--"We can safely recommend it to the perusal of our readers
as the most useful work which has yet appeared upon the subject it
embraces."

STANDARD--"Mr. VAUX has done his part admirably. A book which we could
wish to see in every 'Parlour Window.'"

BELL'S MESSENGER.--"We never met with any book which is more likely to
elucidate the historical incidents of these localities."

ECONOMIST.--"A good and popular account of the recent discoveries, as
well as the researches in the earliest known abode of mankind, and of
the explanations they supply of many doubtful and disputed points of
ancient history."

MORNING ADVERTISER.--"Mr. VAUX has rendered good service to the reading
public."

GLOBE.--"The volume is profusely embellished with engravings of the
antiquities of which it treats. We would recommend its perusal to all
who desire to know whatever our countrymen have done and are doing in
the East."

OBSERVER.--"A valuable addition to archaeological science and learning."

GUARDIAN.--"Nothing can be better than the spirit mid temper in which
Mr. VAUX has written, and he appears to have completely accomplished his
object in the composition of the book, which will assuredly take rank
among the best and ablest compilations of the day."

NONCONFORMIST.--"A work more instructive and entertaining could scarcely
have been produced for the objects specifically intended."

STANDARD OF FREEDOM.--"It will amply repay an attentive perusal, and we
have no doubt that it will be very generally welcomed."

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WORKS BY MARTIN F. TUPPER, ESQ. D.C.L. F.R.S. Cheap Edition, in One
Vol. cloth, price 8s.

THE CROCK OF GOLD, AND OTHER TALES.

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN LEECH.

_Extracts from Recent Notice of "The Crock of Gold."_

"We have rarely had occasion to speak more highly of any work than of
this. The purpose of the writer is admirable, the manner of his working
out the story is natural and truthful, and the sentiments conveyed are
all that can be desired."--_Bell's Weekly Messe