PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Boons.

_Egypt's Place in Universal History; an Historical Investigation, in five books. By Christian C. J. Bunsen, D.Ph., and D.C.L. Trans- lated from the German, by Charles H. Cottrell, Esq., M.A. Volume The Twofold Slavery of the United States ; with a Project of Self- Emancipation. By Marshall Hall, M.D., F.R.S., &c. With two Maps.

Idaline ; a Story of the Egyptian Bondage. By Mrs. J. B. Webb, Au- thor of " Naomi," &c.

The Poetical Works of John Oldham. Edited by Robert Bell. (The Annotated Edition of the English Poets.) Nordufari : or Rambles in Iceland. By Pliny Miles. In two: parts. (The Traveller's Library.)

[Mr. Pliny Miles is an active, enterprising., go-ahead American, with the love of locomotion which distinguishes his countrymen. He has also their free and easy good-nature, and a fair enough sprinkling of self-opinion, as well as a vivacity which springs from the animal spirits rather than the " mens divinior." Reaching Copenhagen in the course of his grand tour, he found there the little schooner "Saloven," (Sea-Lion,) bound for Iceland ; and took his passage at once, though warned that she was full. A vivacious account of the voyage is followed by an equally vivacious account of his tra- vel: through the island ; in the course of which he ascended Hecla to the tip top, visited the Geysers and other curiosities, and picked up there, or on his return to the region of books, some facts about the history, antiquities, Sagas, and so forth, of the Ultima Thule. There is no particular novelty in

his information, and his adventures suffer nothing in his mode of telling. The book is rattling reading, and is well fitted for the Traveller's Library ; good enough to have, but not to pay dearly for.] Dictionary of Terms in Art. Edited and Illustrated by F. W. Fair- holt, F.S.A. With five hundred Engravings on Wood.

[A very valuable and informing book ; full of matter, various in subject, and much more readable than works of reference generally are. Its range is extraordinary, its compact size being considered. Art, ancient, mediteval, and modern—arms, armour, and implements, from the first records of work- ing and fighting in early Egypt downwards—materials solid or liquid used in the fine or useful arts—costumes, furniture, pottery, vases and goblets, technical terms—are among the subjects explained by Mr. Fairholt. Five hundred wood-cuts throw light upon the text, in a manner which only ac- tual representation can do. Foot-notes direct the reader desirous of fuller information to more elaborate sources of study. In so extensive an under- taking, errors will unavoidably occur, but we have met with few in a pretty extensive examination. The Dictionary of Terms in Art deserves a place- in every library of the most moderate pretensions.] England since the Accession of Queen Victoria. Being an Historical

Resumi: of the Parliamentary Proceedings and the successive Develop- ment of the Resources and Social Condition of the Country. Followed by various Statistical Tables from Official Records; and an Historical Survey of the Principles of Protection and Free Trade as propounded by the various schools of Political Economy. By Edward H. -Michel- Ben, Phil. D., Author of " The Ottoman Empire and its Resources," &c. [A very rapid narrative of the political and Parliamentary history of Queen Victoria's reign, from the accession to the Derby-Disraeli Ministry. The leading features of public opinion, legislative facts, and especially the eco- nomical results of legislation, are exhibited succinctly, neatly, and in a very readable manner ; but the work, doubtless, seems more comprehensive to those who have observed the course of events, and are reminded of what they were familiar with, than it would appear to those who were less ac- quainted with the original proceedings Dr. Michelsen records. There are a few slight oversights, but not of importance. The principles of the author are those of progress, but his judgments are temperate and impartial. Yet one hardly perceives the purpose or utility of the work : the facts are fami- liar to most of us, and the conclusions such as are tolerably familiar too.]

Lectures on the Christian Faith and Life. Addressed to the Congrega-

tion of the Church of England at Malaga, by the Chaplain, the Reve- rend Charles Brereton, M.A., of Trinity College, Cambridge; late Rector of St. Edmund's, Norwich; formerly an Assistant Curate in St. James's, Westminster.

[Selections from sermons preached at Malaga in Spain. The Lectures are of a plain character, well adapted to the varied and fluctuating congregation which attends the ministration of a chaplain in such a city. The preface, de- scriptive of the general neglect of worship by English travellers in health, with the consequent opinion of foreigners that we are not Christians at all, and an account of the feelings of invalids whom death threatens, is an interest- ing piece of writing, leading to expectations which the sermons hardly fulfil. So much easier is it to describe facts within our own observation, than to rise to the forcible realization of general truths.] Reflections upon Life and Death; or Deathbed Canticles. By a Dying Clergyman of the Church of England. [A series of reflections of the nature of short sermons upon texts of Scripture, followed by pieces in verse, continuing the topic of the prose.] History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic of Spain. By William H. Prescott. In two volumes. [As we anticipated in remarking on the effects of the late decision touching copyright by the House of Lords, another cheap edition of Prescott's works has appeared. The "History of Ferdinand and Isabella" before us ema- nates from Messrs. Routledge: it is contained in two volumes, in boards, at the price of four shillings ; but it may be had in cloth at the same price as Mr. Bentley's. Whether there is room for two such editions of this writer, may be doubted ; nor should we be surprised to see this rage for cheapness ex- haust itself, from the losses it may entail on the caterers, except in the case of popular tales and the like.]

History of the Conquest of Peru; with a Preliminary View of the Civilization of the Incas. By William H. Prescott, Author of " The History of Ferdinand and Isabella." Seventh edition, revised. in one volume. Author's authorized edition.

[A well-looking volume, bound in cloth, forming one of Mr. Bentley's uni- form edition of Prescott's Works. Its foolscap octavo form is more appropri- ate to history than a smaller size.] Flirtation ; or the Way into the Wilderness. By John William Fletcher,. Author of " Tryphena," and other Poems.

[The story of one Daniel Dodd, a youth of sixteen, who fell in love with a coquette, and, neglecting his business, lost his situation, took to evil courses,. and died repentant. The execution is on a par with the design.]

Ponce.

Dolby's Sketches on the Baltic. Plates 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. The Bombardment of Bomarsund. Drawn by E. T. Dolby : Litho- graphed by J. Brandard. [The present specimens of this timely and now familiar series represent the Landing of the French Troops near Bomarsund, on the 8th August ; the Embarkation of Russian Prisoners, on the 18th; the Quarter-deck of the Bulldog during the bombardment ; and the inside and outside of Fort Not- tich after it. Each is an adequate memento of the circumstance, drawn on the spot. The second is really a clever design, with plenty of action, variety, and character ; due partly to Mr. Dolby's sketch, but partly also to the gentleman who has placed it on the stone, Mr. George Thomas ; whose broad easy style may be readily recognized. It is decidedly the most artistic of the series hitherto published. The Bombardment of Bomarsund is a, larger-sized lithograph from a sketch taken in the Bulldog, tinted in colours, and giving a notion of the scene lively enough and extremely definite.] Pictures of the Crystal Palace : Engraved on Wood, by W. Thomas. and H: Harrel, from Photographs by Philip H. Delaruotte, and original Drawings by G. H. Thomas, and other Artists. Part I.

[It is intended to issue in this publication " views in the Palace, Park, and Grounds, the various works of ancient and modern art, and objects in na- tural history." The engravings will be printed in the Palace in the presence of visitors ; to be sold at threepence each, or in shilling parts of four, so as to meet the convenience of all purchasers. The work will be a huge one, if, as the wording of the prospectus appears to imply, all the works of art arc to be included in it : cheap it will certainly be, if good. The present part, at any rate, promises fairly ; giving, from Mr. Delamotte's photographs, the Opening, a view in the Gardens, Monti's Fountain, and the facade of the Greek Court. The first, if it does not go very far towards individual por- traiture, represents with great exactness the aspect of the royal uud noble party as they underwent Mr. Laing's initiatory address ; and the second, designed on the block by Mr. Birket Foster, is a bright airy wood-engraving, the best of the four.]