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BY CHARLES W. DAY, ESQ. 2 v., with Illustrations, 21s. bound. "These interesting volumes possess considerable merit as regards information on that important subject, the state of the West Indies as they are at present."--_Sun._ "It would be unjust to deny the vigour, brilliancy, and varied interest of this work, the abundant stores of anecdote and interest, and the copious detail of local habits and peculiarities in each island visited in succession."--_Globe._ HISTORY OF THE BRITISH CONQUESTS IN INDIA. BY HORACE ST. JOHN. 2 v. 21s. bound. "A work of great and permanent historical value and interest."--_Post._ "A fair and accurate narrative of the political history of British India, evidently written after careful study and laborious research."--_Literary Gazette._ "The style is graphic and spirited. The facts are well related and artistically grouped. The narrative is always readable and interesting."--_Athenaeum._ HISTORY OF CORFU; AND OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS. BY LIEUT. H. J. W. JERVIS, Royal Artillery. 1 v., with Illustrations, 10s. 6d. bound. "A work of great value, from the importance of Corfu in case of an European war."--_Literary Gazette._ "Written with great care and research, and including probably all the particulars of any moment in the history of Corfu. The principal interest will attach to the military details and the concluding account of the present state of the island."--_Athenaeum._ ATLANTIC & TRANSATLANTIC SKETCHES. BY CAPTAIN MACKINNON, R.N. 2 v. 21s. bound. "Captain Mackinnon's sketches of America are of a striking character and permanent value. His volumes convey a just impression of the United States, a fair and candid view of their society and institutions, so well written and so entertaining that the effect of their perusal on the public here must be considerable. They are light, animated, and lively, full of racy sketches, pictures of life, anecdotes of society, visits to remarkable men and famous places, sporting episodes, &c., very original and interesting."--_Sunday Times._ "Captain Mackinnon's sketches of America are perhaps the best that have appeared since the work of Captain Marryat, and they are far more candid and impartial. The volumes are crowded with valuable and important statements. The work will find its way rapidly into wide and general circulation, such is its justice, candour, and accuracy of information."--
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