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e 2_s._ in illuminated cloth. "The publication has greater than mechanical merit; it contains the principal elements of the French language, exhibited in a plain and expressive manner."--_Spectator._ THE FIRST BOOK OF GEOGRAPHY, Specially adapted as a Text Book for Beginners, and as a Guide to the Young Teacher. By HUGO REID, Author of "Elements of Astronomy," &c. 18mo. price 1_s._ sewed. "One of the most sensible little books on the subject of Geography we have met with."--_Educational Times._ THE AFRICAN WANDERERS; or, THE ADVENTURES OF CARLOS AND ANTONIO; embracing interesting Descriptions of the Manners and Customs of the Western Tribes, and the Natural Productions of the Country. By MRS. R. LEE (formerly MRS. T. E. BOWDICH), Author of "MEMOIRS OF CUVIER," &c. Second Edition. With Engravings. Fcap. 8vo. 6_s._ cloth; 6_s._ 6_d._ gilt edges. "For fascinating adventure, and rapid succession of incident, the volume is equal to any relation of travel we ever read. It exhibits marked ability as well as extensive knowledge, and deserves perusal from all ages."--_Britannia._ "In strongly recommending this admirable work to the attention of young readers, we feel that we are rendering a real service to the cause of African civilization."--_Patriot._ INSECT CHANGES. With richly illuminated Borders, composed of Flowers and Insects, in the highly wrought style of the celebrated "Hours of Anne of Brittany," and forming a First Lesson in Entomology. Small 4to. price 5_s._ in elegant binding. "One of the richest gifts ever offered, even in this improving age, to childhood. Nothing can be more perfect in illumination than the embellishments of this charming little volume."--_Art Union._ EARLY DAYS OF ENGLISH PRINCES. By MRS. RUSSELL GRAY. Dedicated by Permission to the Duchess of Roxburghe. With Illustrations by JOHN FRANKLIN. Small 4to. Price 4_s._ tinted plates; 5_s._ coloured. Cloth. "Just the book for giving children some first notions of English history, as the personages it speaks about are themselves young."--_Manchester Examiner._ FIRST STEPS TO SCOTTISH HISTORY. By MISS RODWELL, Author of "FIRST STEPS TO ENGLISH HISTORY." With Ten Illustrations by WEIGALL. 16mo. price 4_s._ cloth; 4_s._ 6_d._ coloured. "It is the first popular book in which we have seen the outlines of the ea
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