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ART. XXIII. SELECT LITERARY INFORMATION.

Gentlemen and Publishers who have works in the press, will oblige the Conductors of the ECLECTIC REVIEW, by sending information(post paid,) of the subject, extent, and probable price of such works; which they may depend upon being communicated to the public, if consistent with its plan,

The Rev. J. Fawcett has now in the press, The Devotional Family Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, with copious Notes and Illustrations, partly original and partly selected from the most approved Expositors, ancient and modern, with a devotional Exercise also at the end of every chapter by way of improvement: to be published in parts and in numbers, to suit the convenience of purchasers, and the whole to be comprised in two volumes royal 4to.

Family Sermons for every Sunday in the Year, selected by the Rev. G. B. Mitchell from Archbishop Secker's works are nearly ready for publication.

The life of the late Arthur Murphy, Esq. is in the press, composed from authentic documents in the possession of Mr. Ford, his executor: it will form a quarto volume, and include the epistolary correspondence of Mr. Murphy with many distinguished persons of his day.

Dr. George Rees is preparing for the press a new edition of his popular work on Disorders of the Stomach, in which many additional cases and important observations will be introduced.

A Treatise on some Practical Points relating to the Diseases of the Eye, by the late J. C. Saunders, Esq. is in the press it will be illustrated by coloured engravings, and contain a short account of the Author's life, with an engraving from a portrait by Devis.

Dr. Robert Hooper will publish in a few days, Examinations in Anatomy, Physiology, Practice of Physic, Surgery, Materia Medica, Chemistry and Pharmacy; for the use of Students who are about to pass the College of Surgeons, Medical and Transport Boards. In foolscap 8vo.

Dr. Hooper will publish early in next month, the first fasciculus of his long promised Anatomical Atlas.

In the Spring of 1811 will be published, an Inquiry into the Physiological changes of the Human Body at its different Ages, the Diseases to which

it is predisposed in each period of Life, and the Principles of Longevity. By Thomas Jameson, M. D. of the Colleges of Physicians of London and Edinburgh, and resident Physician at Cheltenham. In this work the Author professes to enter at large into the following subjects. 1. The History

of the Phenomena of the Body in its progress from the embriotic State to the meridian of Life, and the subsequent changes which occasion its decay.2. The conditions of the Organs which render the Body liable to distinct classes of diseases in each period of Life, illustrated by the specification of the Ages at which each disease makes its appearance. 3. The Principle of Human Duration and the general prophylactic of the Periods as deduced from tables of Mortality and the previous History of the body.

Mr. Cromek, editor of the "Reliques of Burns," will publish in the course of the ensuing month, the Remains of Nithsdale and Galloway Song, with historical and traditional Notices relative to the manners and customs of the peasantry.

The Rev. Mr. Davis, of Campton Academy, is printing an useful Collection of Reading Exercises for Youth of both Sexes.

Mr. Smart is preparing for the press a Guide to Parsing, which, it is expected will furnish material assistance to the Study of English Grammar and the above necessary Exercise, particularly to School Classes. Mr. Murray's arrangement will be followed.

Mr. George Woods has prepared for the press an Account of the Isle of Man, comprising its History, Antiquities, and present State. The work will form one octavo volume, and be ready for publication in a few weeks.

Shortly will be published, an Account of the Kingdom of New Spain; translated from the French of Alexander de Humboldt. In two volumes octavo.

Mr. Charles Eichhorn will shortly put to press a translation of Gessner's pas

toral novel of Daphnis, intended for the use of German and English scholars; with an interlineary translation, and the English elegantly rendered at the foot of each page.

The eight volumes of the Spectator, comprised in one commodious octavo volume, will be published in a few weeks. Mr. John Nelson of Islington is preparing for the press a quarto volume on the Antiquities of that Parish, illustrated by views of ancient Buildings yet remaining, and others long since removed, with an old plan of the Village, and several miscellaneous Plates.

Mr. Johu Bigland will shortly publish, in two octavo volumes, a Sketch of the History of Europe from the peace of 1783 to the present time.

In preparation, a Portraiture of the Heavens, as they appear to the naked Eye, on ten folio Plates, constructed for the use of Students in Astronomy. By the Rev. Francis Wollaston, F. R. S.The Plates will be engraved by Mr. Carey.

J. Stewart, Esq. Author of the Pleasures of Love, has in the press, Genevieve or the Spirit of the Drave, with other poems, chiefly amatory and descriptive.

The Arabian Nights Entertainments, from the version of Galland, carefully revised and occasionally corrected from the Arabic, with the addition of thirtyfive new Tales, and an introduction and notes, by Dr. Jonathan Scott, is nearly ready to appear in three editions, demy

and post octavo and royal duodecimo, the two former with engravings after pictures by Smirke.

The engravings for a Chinese Dictionary of about 7000 characters, are commenced under the superintendance of Dr. Montucci, The work will be translated into Latin, French, and English, in compliance with the desire of the East India Company; and the doctor hopes it will be completed in five years.

The Gleaner, a selection of Papers from neglected periodical Essayists, which have been for some time under preparation for the press by Dr. Drake, will appear in a few weeks, in four octavo volumes, elegantly printed on demy and on royal paper. This edition, corresponding in size and type with the receut octavo editions of the Tatler, Spectator, and Guardian, will be followed by another, adapted both in form and embellishments to the British Essayists of Chalmers, and the British Classics published by Sharpe

In the course of the month, the second edition of Mr. Johnes's translation of Monstrelet's Chronicles will appear, in 12 vols. 8vo. :

Mr. Southey's poem of Kebama is nearly finished at press: it is printing by the Ballantynes of Edinburgh.

The author of Wallace has a volume of poems nearly ready for publication. Bannockburn has been selected by Miss Holford, as the subject for her next Metrical Romance.

Art. XXIV. LIST OF WORKS RECENTLY PUBLISHED.

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The First Principles of Geometry and Trigonometry, treated in a plain and familiar manner,, and illustrated with Figures, Diagrams, and References to well known Objects, for the use of young Persons. By J. Marsh, Esq. Author of the Astravium, 5s.

The System of Mathematical Education at the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth. Part I. By J. Inman, A., M. 4s.

An Introduction to Algebra, designed for the Use of Students at the Royal Naval College, Portsmouth. By James Inman, A. M. Professor at the Royal Naval College, and late Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. 8vo. 4s.

MEDICINE AND CHIRURGERY.

Facts and Opinions concerning Diabetes, by John Latham, M. D. F. R.S. Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and Physician extraordinary to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. 8vo. 7s.

A Commentary on the Treatment of Ruptures, particularly in a State of Strangulation. By Edward Geoghegan, Member of the College of Surgeons, Honorary Member of the Royal Medical Society, Edinburgh. 8vo. 4s.

Advice to such Military Officers and others, as may be suffering from what has been called the Walcheren Fever. By C. Griffith, M. D. 1s.

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL.

Appendix to a Proposal for a new manner of cutting for the Stone. By J. Thomson, M. D. 2s. 6d.

A Description of an Affection induced by Fever; with Observations on the Treatment of this Complaint. By T. Whately. 8vo. 3s.

MILITARY TACTICS.

Relation of the Operations and Battles of the Austrian and French Armies in the year 1809. By W. Muller. 8vo. 6s.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A complete Treatise on Land Surveying. By A. Nesbitt. 8vo. 9s.

The Leisure Hour, or Pleasing Pastime. By W. Pinnock. 12mo. 3s.

Fallacy exposed, or a Reply to a Country Clergyman. By a Layman. Is.

Modern Finishings for Rooms; a Series of Designs for Vestibules, Halls, Staircases, Dressing-rooms, Boudoirs, Libraries, and Drawing-rooms, with their Doors, Chimney-pieces, and other Finish

ings, to a large Scale; and the several Mouldings and Cornices at full size, shewing their Construction and relative Proportions. To which are added, some Designs for Villas and Porticos, with the rules for drawing the Columns, &c. at large; the whole adapted for the use and direction of every person engaged in the practical parts of Buildings. By W. F. Pocock, Architect. Elegantly engraved on 86 Plates, with Descriptions, 4to. 21. 2s. bound.

The Value of Annuities, from 11. to 10001. per annum, on single Years, from the age of One to Ninety Years; with the number of Years Purchase each Annuity is worth, and the rate of Interest the Purchaser receives with the amount of the several rates of Legacy Duty payable, according to the statute, on the Value of Annuities. By Wm. Campbell, Esq. Comptroller of the Legacy Duty. royal 8vo. 11. 5s.

Prison Abuses in Ireland, exemplified by Documents, exposing the Conduct of Dr. Trevor and his Associates, in regard to the State Prisons of Kilmainham. Selected by St. John Mason, Esq. 2s. 6d.

The Oriental Repertory, published at the Charge of the Ea India Company. By J. Dalrymple, 1808. 2 vols. 4to. 41. 4s.

NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.

Letters on Natural and Experimental Philosophy, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, and other branches of Science pertaining to the material World; addressed to a Youth settling in the Metropolis. By the Rev. J. Joyce, author of Scientific Dialogues, &c. Illustrated by nineteen Plates. 12mo. 10s. 6d.

Geological Travels in the North of Europe, containing Observations on some parts of the Coasts of the Baltic, and the North Sea. By J. A. De Luc, Esq. F. R. S. Illustrated by a Map. 8vo. 12s. boards.

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Die Deutsche Blumenlese: being a selection of Pieces in prose and verse, from the most approved German authors, intended to serve the advanced Scholar as a progressive Introduction to the German Language. By W. Bell. 12mo. 7s,

Englishe Grammatika nebst Zweckmassigen Uebungen; or, an English Grammar for Germans. By George Crabb. 12mo. 2s.

Grammatica de la Lengua Inglesa, que contiene reglas faciles para su Pronunciacion, y Aprender la Métodicamente, con muchas Observaciones, y Notas Criticas de los mas celebrés Autores Ingleses. Por Tomas Connelly.

8vo. 7s.

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W. G. Elliott, Royal Artillery. 8vo. 7s.

The Report of the Surveyor-General of the Duchy of Cornwall to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, concerning the Obstacles, &c. attending the formation of a safe and capacious Roadstead within the Islands of Scilly. 3s. 6d.

Observations on the Report of the Bullion Committee. By the Right Hon. Sir John Sinclair, Bart. M. P. 2s. 6d.

An expose of the present ruinous System of Town and Country Banks, and a Sketch of a Plan for the Establishment of District Banks. By a British Merchant. 2s.

THEOLOGY.

A. Demonstration of the Existence, Wisdom, and Omnipotence of the Deity, drawn from a view of Nature. 12mo. 3s.

The Sin of Cruelty to Brute Animals; being the substance of a Sermon preached at Orlingbury. By the Rev. J. Whitehouse. 1s.

The Duties of the Clerical Profession, selected from various Authors, and elucidated with Notes on Sermons, Preaching, St. Paul's Charge to Timothy, Sin, Example, Infidelity, Unbelievers, Credit of a Clergyman, Holiness, Family Prayer, A Christian, Dissenters, Salvation, &c. 12mo. 3s.

Two Sermons, written by the Rev. James Stopford. 2s. 6d.

Hints to the Public and the Legisla ture on the Nature and Effect of Evangelical Preaching, Part V. addressed to the Author of Part IV. 2s. 6d.

Twenty-one Short Sermous, calculated for Children. By a Lady. 2 vols. 2s. 6d.

A Sermon, preached in the Episcopal Chapel, Dundee, Feb. 11, 1810. By J. Walker, A. M. 1s. 6d.

Two Sermons on the Death of Children. By the Rev. W. Wilson, M. A. Is.

A Vindication of the Eternal Law and Everlasting Gospel. By J. Beart. 12mo. 3s. 6d.

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ECLECTIC REVIEW,

For DECEMBER, 1810.

Art. 1. Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain. By Alexander de Humboldt. With Physical Sections and Maps. Translated from the original French, by John Black. 2 Vols. 8vo. pp. 455, 531. Price 17. 18s. Longman and Co. 1811.

THIS

HIS is a work of more than ordinary value, whether we consider the interesting nature of its subject, or the high character and qualifications of its author. Whoever turns an attentive eye to the Spanish posssesions in America, and considers the in mense tract of territory over which they extend, their population already numerous and capable of almost unlimited increase, the genial fertility of their soil and climate, the inexhaustible wealth of their mines, the facilities they afford to a spirit of adventure, the brilliant advantages this country in particular would derive from an unrestrained commercial intercourse, the instability of their present jealous and oppressive administration, and the wide field for specu lation which opens in calculating the condition to which they are ultimately destined,-must doubtless acknowledge, that every thing in the shape of accurate and authentic information concerning these productive regions, is highly desirable: and whoever reflects on the very inadequate and superficial statements hitherto published, must feel considerably indebted to the author of the volumes before us. Humboldt has been long celebrated both for his enterprize as a traveller, and his attainments as a man of science. Intimately acquainted with the country he professes to describe, and eminently qualified for the task of describing it, he has here presented us with an ample collection of valuable facts: and observations; and the precise and specific character of his researches, may reasonably induce us to overlook his occasional dulness of manner, and the needless minuteness with which he sometimes dwells on comparatively unim portant details. We shall lose no time in introductory remarks, but proceed at once to lay before our readers a condensed analysis of this Political Essay'-as the translator Vol. VI. 4 K

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