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ORIENTAL AND WESTERN SIBERIA; A NARRATIVE OF SEVEN YEARS' EXPLORATIONS AND Adventures in SIBERIA, MONGOLIA, THE KIRGHIS STEPPES, CHINESE TARTARY, AND CENTRAL ASIA. By THOMAS WITLAM ATKINSON. In one large volume, royal 8vo., Price £2. 2s., elegantly bound. Embellished with upwards of 50 Illustrations, including numerous beautifully coloured plates, from drawings by the Author, and a map.

"By virtue alike of its text and its pictures, we place this book of travel in the first rank among those illustrated gift books now so much sought by the public. Mr. Atkinson's book is most readable. The geographer finds in it notice of ground heretofore left undescribed, the ethnologist, geologist, and botanist, find notes and pictures, too, of which they know the value, the sportman's taste is gratified by chronicles of sport, the lover of adventure will find a number of perils and escapes to hang over, and the lover of a frank good-humoured way of speech will find the book a pleasant one in every page. Seven years of wandering, thirty-nine thousand five hundred miles of moving to and fro in a wild and almost unknown country, should yield a book worth reading, and they do.”—Examiner.

"A book of travels which in value and sterling interest must take rank as a landmark in geographical literature. Its coloured illustrations and wood engravings are of a high order, and add a great charm to the narrative. Mr. Atkinson has travelled where it is believed no European has been before. He has seen nature in the wildest, sublimest, and also the most beautiful aspects the old world can present. These he has depicted by pen and pencil. He has done both well. Many a fireside will rejoice in the determination which converted the artist into an author. Mr. Atkinson is a thorough Englishman, brave and accomplished, a lover of adventure and sport of every kind. He knows enough of mineralogy, geology, and botany to impart a scientific interest to his descriptions and drawings; possessing a keen sense of humour, he tells many a racy story. The sportsman and the lover of adventure, whether by flood or field, will find ample stores in the stirring tales of his interesting travels."-Daily News.

"An animated and intelligent narrative, appreciably enriching the literature of English travel. Mr. Atkinson's sketches were made by express permission of the late Emperor of Russia. Perhaps no English artist was ever before admitted into this enchanted land of history, or provided with the talisman and amulet of a general passport; and well has Mr. Atkinson availed himself of the privilege. Our extracts will have served to illustrate the originality and variety of Mr. Atkinson's observations and adventures during his protracted wanderings of nearly forty thousand miles. Mr. Atkinson's pencil was never idle, and he has certainly brought home with him the forms, and colours, and other characteristics of a most extraordinary diversity of groups and scenes. As a sportsman Mr. Atkinson enjoyed a plenitude of excitement. His narrative is well stored with incidents of adventure. His ascent of the Bielouka is a chapter of the most vivid romance of travel, yet it is less attractive than his relations of wanderings across the Desert of Gobi and up the Tangnon Chain."-Athenæum.

"We predict that Mr. Atkinson's 'Siberia' will very often assume the shape of a Christmas Present or New Year's Gift, as it possesses, in an eminent degree, four very precious and suitable qualities for that purpose,—namely, usefulness, elegance, instruction and novelty. It is a work of great value, not merely on account of its splendid illustrations, but for the amount it contains of authentic and highly interesting intelligence concerning regions which, in all probability, has never, previous to Mr. Atkinson's explorations, been visited by an European. Mr. Atkinson's adventures are told in a manly style. The valuable and interesting information the book contains, gathered at a vast expense, is lucidly arranged, and altogether the work is one that the author-artist may well be proud of, and with which those who study it cannot fail to be delighted."-John Bull.

"To the geographer, the geologist, the ethnographer, the sportsman, and to those who read only for amusement, this will be an acceptable volume. Mr. Atkinson is rot only an adventurous traveller, but a correct and amusing writer."-Literary Gazette.

VOYAGES AND TRAVELS.

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SIX YEARS OF
WESTERN AFRICA.
and the Cape of Good
Illustrations, bound.

A

TRAVELLER'S

LIFE IN

By FRANCISCO VALDEZ, Arbitrator at Loanda,
Hope. 2 volumes demy 8vo. with numerous

TWO YEARS IN SWITZERLAND AND ITALY. By FREDRIKA BREMER. Translated by MARY HOWITT. 2 vols.

"A new work from the pen of Miss Bremer is ever hailed, not only with a hearty welcome, but with general acclamation. Such a reception will be given to this last specimen of her literary labours, which is certainly one of the best works she has ever yet produced. Where could such subjects as Switzerland and Italy find a more generous exponent? Who could appreciate the grandeur of the scenery of the land of freedom better than Fredrika Bremer? Who could see and understand all the phases of Italian society in its approaching struggle for liberty, better than this warm-hearted and generous woman? We have revelled in the volumes and can scarcely find words adequately to express our admiration of the manner in which Fredrika Bremer has told all she saw and felt during the two years she passed in the loveliest parts of Europe. The book is the best that ever was written on such themes."-Messenger.

TRAVELS IN EASTERN AFRICA, WITH THE

NARRATIVE OF A RESIDENCE IN MOZAMBIQUE: 1856 to 1859. By LYONS MCLEOD, Esq. F.R.G.S.. &c. Late British Consul in Mozambique. 2 vols. With Map and Illustrations. 21s.

"Mr. M'Leod's volumes contains chapters for all readers-racy narrative, abundance of incident, compendious history, important matter-of-fact statistics, and many a page which will be perused with pleasure by the naturalist."-Athenæum.

"Mr. M'Leod's work furnishes information concerning the commercial capabilities, not only of the Portugese settlements, but also of the Cape and Natal, together with particulars concerning Mauritius. Madagascar, and the Seychelles. It likewise gives a peculiar insight into the combinations and iufluences which operate upon the Portuguese authorities in relation to the slave trade."-Times.

LAKE NGAMI; OR EXPLORATIONS AND DISCOVERIES DURING FOUR YEARS' WANDERINGS IN THE WILDS OF SOUTH-WESTERN AFRICA. By CHARLES JOHN ANDERSSON. 1 vol. royal 8vo., with Map and upwards of 50 Illustrations, representing Sporting Adventures, Subjects of Natural History, &c. Second Edition. "This narrative of African explorations and discoveries is one of the most important geographical works that have lately appeared. It contains the account of two journeys made between the years 1850 and 1854, in the first of which the countries of the Damaras and the Ovambo, previously scarcely known in Europe, were explored; and in the second the newly-discovered Lake Ngami was reached by a route that had been deemed impracticable, but which proves to be the shortest and the best. The work contains much scientific and accurate information as to the geology, the scenery, products, and resources of the regions explored, with notices of the religion, manners, and customs of the native tribes. The continual sporting adventures, and other remarkable occurrences, intermingled with the narrative of travel, make the book as interesting to read as a romance, as,indeed, a good book of travels ought always to be. The illustrations by Wolf are admirably designed, and most of them represent scenes as striking as any witnessed by Jules Gérard or Gordon Cumming."-Literary Gazette.

A CRUISE IN THE PACIFIC: FROM THE LOG OF A NAVAL OFFICER. Edited by CAPTAIN FENTON AYLMER.

"A highly interesting work, written in the spirit of a genuine sailor.”—Lit. Gazette.

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NARRATIVE OF A RESIDENCE AT THE COURT

OF MEER ALI MOORAD; WITH WILD SPORTS IN THE VALLEY OF THE INDUS. BY CAPT. LANGLEY, late Madras Cavalry. 2 vols. 8vo. with Illustrations.

30s.

"A valuable work, containing much useful information.”-Literary Gazette.

"Captain Langley's interesting volumes will doubtless attract all the attention they deserve on account of their political and commercial importance; and as they are full of incident connected with the sports of British India, they will be as agreeable to the sportsman and general reader as to the politician.”—Messenger.

SIXTEEN YEARS OF AN ARTIST'S LIFE IN MOROCCO, SPAIN, AND THE CANARY ISLANDS.

By MRS.

ELIZABETH MURRAY. 2 vols. 8vo. with Coloured Illustrations.

"Mrs. Murray, wife, we believe, of the English Consul at Teneriffe, is one of the first of female English Water Colour Artists. She draws well, and her colour is bright, pure, transparent, and sparkling. Her book is like her painting, luminous, rich and fresh. We welcome it (as the public will also do) with sincere pleasure. It is a hearty book, written by a clever, quick-sighted, and thoughtful woman, who, slipping a steel pen on the end of her brush, thus doubly armed, uses one end as well as the other, being with both a bright colourer, and accurate describer of colours, outlines, sensations, landscapes and things. In a word, Mrs. Murray is a clever artist, who writes forcibly and agreeably."-Athenæum.

A SUMMER RAMBLE in the HIMALAYAS; with

SPORTING ADVENTURES IN THE VALE OF CASHMERE. Edited by MOUNTAINEER. 8vo. with Illustrations. 15s.

"A book which we cannot commend too highly. It is a most interesting, pleasant, and well-written narrative. The sporting exploits which it describes are comparatively novel, and the accounts of the scenery among which they were perforined is graphic and charming. A more satisfactory book could not be desired."-Literary Gazette.

"This volume is altogether a pleasant one. It is written with zest and edited with care. The incidents and adventures of the journey are most fascinating to a sportsman and very interesting to a traveller."-Athenæum

SIX MONTHS IN REUNION: A CLERGYMAN'S

Holiday, and How he Passed it, By the Rev. P. BEATON, M.A. 2 v. 21s

He

"Mr. Beaton has done good service in the publication of these interesting volumes. He is an intelligent observer, enjoys himself heartily, and compels his readers to enjoy themselves also. Sagacity, practical good sense, a healthy animal nature, a well culti vated mind, are Mr. Beaton's qualifications as a traveller and a writer of travels. possesses the advantage, too, of having selected ground that is comparatively untrodden. His work is written with taste and skill, and abounds with anecdote and information.” -Literary Gazette.

THE ENGLISHWOMAN IN ITALY: IMPRESSIONS of Life in the Roman States and Sardinia, during a Ten Years' Residence. By Mrs. G. GRETTON. 2 vols. 21s.

"Mrs. Gretton has opportunities which rarely fall to the lot of strangers of becoming acquainted with the inner life and habits of a part of the Italian peninsula which is now the very centre of the national crisis. We can praise her performance as interesting, unexaggerated, and full of opportune instruction."-Times.

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THE BOOK OF ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD, AND DECORATIONS OF HONOUR OF ALL NATIONS; COMPRISING AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF EACH ORDER, MILITARY, NAVAL AND CIVIL; with Lists of the Knights and Companions of each British Order. EMBELLISHED WITH FIVE HUNDRED FAC-SIMILE COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE INSIGNIA OF THE VARIOUS ORDERS. Edited by SIR BERNARD BURKE, Ulster King of Arms. 1 vol. royal 8vo., handsomely bound, with gilt edges, price £2. 2s.

"This valuable and attractive work may claim the merit of being the best of its kind. It is so comprehensive in its character, and so elegant in styie, that it far outstrips all competitors. A full historical account of the orders of every country is given, with lists of the Knights and Companions of each British Order. Among the most attractive features of the work are the illustrations. They are numerous and beautiful, highly coloured, and giving an exact representation of the different decorations. The origin of each Order, the rules and regulations, and the duties incumbent upon its members, are all given at full length. The fact of the work being under the supervision of Sir Bernard Burke, and endorsed by his authority, gives it another recommendation to the public favour."-Sun

"This is indeed a splendid book. It is an uncommon combination of a library book of reference and a book for a boudoir, undoubtedly uniting beauty and utility. It will soon find its place in every library and drawing-room."-Globe.

TRAITS OF CHARACTER; BEING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' LITERARY AND PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS. By A CONTEMPORARY. 2 vols. 21s.

"The Authoress of these volumes, having been thrown into communication with celebrities of all ranks and professions during the last quarter of a century, has naturally thought that her reminiscences of their ways and manners would prove interesting to readers of the present day. Prominent among the subjects of her sketches are Lord Melbourne, the Duke of Wellington, Edward Irving, Thomas Moore, Edmund Kean, Mr. Spurgeon, Lady Blessington, and Mrs. Shelley. Of the great Duke she gives a very interesting description. We commend these agreeable volumes to the reader, assuring him that he will find ample entertainment for a leisure hour in contemplating these varied and life-like photographs."-Sun.

THE ENGLISH SPORTSMAN IN THE WESTERN PRAIRIES. By the HON. GRANTLEY BERKELEY. numerous Illustrations. (In February, 1861).

Royal 8vo. with

PICTURES OF SPORTING LIFE AND CHARACTER. By LORD WILLIAM LENNOX. 2 vols. with Illustrations. 21s.

"This book should be in the library of every gentleman, and of every one who delights in the sports of the field. It forms a complete treatise on sporting in every part of the World, aud is full of pleasant gossip and anecdote. Racing, steeple chasing, hunting, driving, coursing, yatching, and fishing, cricket and pedestrianism, boating and curling, pigeon sbooting, and the pursuit of game with the fowling-piece, all find an able exponent in Lord William Lennox."-Herald.

REALITIES OF PARIS LIFE. BY THE AUTHOR OF "FLEMISH INTERIORS," &c. 3 vols. with Illustrations. 31s. 6d. "Realities of Paris Life' is a good addition to Paris books, and important as affording true and sober pictures of the Paris poor."-Athenæum.

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STUDIES FROM LIFE. BY THE AUTHOR OF

"JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN," "A WOMAN'S THOUGHTS ABOUT WOMEN," &c. 1 vol. 10s. 6d. elegantly bound.

"Studies from Life is altogether a charming volume, one which all women and most men, would be proud to possess."-Chronicle.

"Without being in the same degree elaborate, either in purpose or plot, as 'John Halifax,' these 'Studies from Life' may be pronounced to be equally as clever in construction and narration. It is one of the most charming features of Miss Muloch's works that they invariably tend to a practical and useful end. Her object is to improve the taste, refine the intellect, and touch the heart, and so to act upon all classes of her readers as to make them rise from the consideration of her books both wiser and better than they were before they began to read them. The Studies from Life' will add considerably to the author's well earned reputation."-Messenger.

POEMS. BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN HALIFAX,

GENTLEMAN," "A WOMAN'S THOUGHTS ABOUT WOMEN," &c. 1 vol. with Illustrations by BIRKET FOSTER.

"A volume of poems which will assuredly take its place with those of Goldsmith, Gray, and Cowper, on the favourite shelf of every Englishman's library. We discover in these poems all the firmness, vigour, and delicacy of touch which characterise the author's prose works, and in addition, an ineffable tenderness and grace, such as we find in few poetical compositions besides those of Tennyson."-Illustrated News of the World.

"We are well pleased with these poems by our popular novelist. They are the expression of genuine thoughts, feelings, and aspirations, and the expression is almost always graceful, musical and well-coloured. A high, pure tone of morality pervades each set of verses and each strikes the reader as inspired by some real event, or condition of mind, and not by some idle fancy or fleeting sentiment."-Spectator.

A SAUNTER THROUGH THE WEST END. BY LEIGH HUNT. 1 vol. (Just Ready).

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NOVELS AND NOVELISTS, FROM ELIZABETH TO VICTORIA. By J. C. JEAFFRESON, Esa. 2 vols. with Portraits. THE RIDES AND REVERIES OF MR. ÆSOP SMITH. By MARTIN F. TUPPER, D.C.L., F.R.S., Author of "Proverbial Philosophy," Stephen Langton," &c., 1 vol. post 8vo. 5s.

99 66

THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE.

HOWITT. 3 vols. post 8vo.

BY WILLIAM

"A remarkable book, which refers to eventful times and brings before us some impor ant personages.. It cannot fail to make a powerful impression on its readers."-Sun

A JOURNEY ON A PLANK FROM KIEV TO EAUXBONNES. By LADY CHARLOTTE PEPYS. 2 vols, 21s

"A very beautiful and touching work."-Chronicle.

EASTERN HOSPITALS AND ENGLISH NURSES The Narrative of Twelve Months' Experience in the Hospitals o Koula and Scutari. By A LADY VOLUNTEER. Third and Cheaper Edition 1 vol. post 8vo. with Illustrations, 6s. bound.

"The story of the noble deeds done by Miss Nightingale and her devoted sisterhood will never be more effectively told than in this beautiful narrative."-John Buli.