19 MARCH 1831, Page 18

The Pilot for six shillings ! and what is more,

in one volume, and beautifully printed on good paper. This is a phenomenon in the history of literature, and augurs well for the extension of libe- ral tastes and entertaining knowledge. It is much to get a re- spectable volume of compilation at this price ; but when classical and highly-prized standard works are thus placed within the reach of humble means, assuredly, before the lapse of many years, there will not be a house which gives the occupier a right to vote, that has not also its little library. The Pilot is one of the very best of the works of this popular author : when the Pioneers are added to the collection, the publishers will have taken a fair and sufficient -share of COOPER'S writings for the purposes of a standard collec- tion of novels and romances. We may next expect GODWIN.S Caleb Williams in one volume, at the same price. Already we have prepared a long range of the minor shelves of our library for 4he reception of this well-designed project.