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HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL WORKS.

THE HISTORY OF SCOTLAND,

From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. A new Edition, with NINETY ILLUSTRATIONS— Landscape, Portrait, and Historical. In 52 Parts, 1s. each; or 12 half Vols. 5s. each.

This is the only Work embracing the entire range of Scottish History from the Earliest Times to the present Year (1851).

CHAMBERS' BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF EMINENT
SCOTSMEN. Revised and Continued to the Present Time. Illustrated with Eighty Authentic
Portraits, and Five Engraved Vignette Titles, representing the Principal Seats of Learning in
Scotland. The Revised portion, forming what constituted the Original Work, will be completed
in 36 Parts, 1s. each; and the Supplementary Volume will be completed in 9 Parts, 1s. each.
A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY,

POLITICAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL, in the SIXTEENTH and SEVENTEENTH CENTURIES; including the Re-organization of the Inquisition; the Rise, Progress, and Consolidation of the Jesuits; and the means taken to effect the counter-Reformation in Germany, to revive Romanism in France, and to suppress Protestant principles in the South of Europe. By LEOPOLD RANKE. Translated from the latest German Edition by DAVID DUNDAS SCOTT, Esq.; with Notes by the Translator, and an Introductory Essay by J. H. MERLE D'AUBIGNE, D.D. Complete in 20 Parts, 1s. each; or 2 Vols., Cloth, 21s.

HISTORY OF THE REFORMATION

IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY. By J. H. MERLE D'AUBIGNE; Translated by D. D. Scott, Esq.; with Notes by the Translator, and from the Netherlands Edition of the Rev. J. J. Le Roy. Complete in 33 Parts, 1s. each; or 3 Vols. Cloth, 35s. Illustrated with 17 Portraits.

THE PROTESTANT;

A Series of Essays, in which are discussed at length those Subjects which form the Distinguishing Features between True and False Religion; between the Christianity of the New Testament and the Papal Superstition which has usurped the name. By WILLIAM M'GAVIN, Esq. New Edition, with Memoir and Portrait of the Author, in 26 Parts, 6d. each; cr in Cloth, 14s.

ROLLIN'S ANCIENT HISTORY,

With Extensive Notes, Geographical, Topographical, Historical, and Critical, and a Life of the Author. By JAMES BELL, Author of "A System of Geography," &c. With numerous Illustrations. In 2 Vols. medium 8vo, 26s.; or in 24 Parts, 1s. each.

A THIRD VOLUME on the Arts and Sciences of the Ancients, with Notes, by JAMES BELL. Price 11s.; or in 10 Parts, 1s. each.

This is the only complete and re-edited edition of Rollin now before the public.
"The best cdition that has yet issued from the press.”—Oriental Herald.

THE WORKS OF FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS,
With Maps, and other Illustrations. In 224 Parts, 1s. each.

WODROW'S

HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS

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CHURCH of SCOTLAND. Edited by the Rev. ROBERT BURNS, D.D., F.A.S.E. Portraits. 4 Vols. cloth, 36s.; or 33 Parts, 1s. each.

"We consider the publication of Wodrow's History as a noble boon bestowed upon the public."— Edinburgh Christian Instructor.

THE TEN YEARS' CONFLICT;

Being the History of the Disruption of the Church of Scotland. By ROBERT BUCHANAN, D.D. 2 Vols. small 8vo, price 12s. Library Edition, 2 Vols. large type, price 21s.

SCOTS WORTHIES,

Their Lives and Testimonies. Revised and Enlarged Edition, including the Ladies of the Covenant. With upwards of One Hundred Illustrations on Wood and Steel. 22 Parts, 1s. each.

THE LADIES OF THE COVENANT.

Memoirs of Distinguished Scottish Female Characters, embracing the period of the Covenant and Persecution. By the Rev. JAMES ANDERSON, Author of "Martyrs of the Bass." With numerous Engravings. Handsomely bound in cloth, 7s. 6d.; or in 14 Numbers, 6d. each.

"The book will be an immense favourite with all who can appreciate the moral sublime."-Glasgow Examiner.

MEMOIRS OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.

By M. DE BOURRIENNE. To which is now first added, An Account of the Events of the Hundred Days, of Napoleon's Surrender to the English, and of his Residence and Death at St. Helena, with Anecdotes and Illustrative Notes. In about 23 Parts, 1s. each; with numerous Historical and Portrait Illustrations.

GLASGOW, Edinburgh, and LONDON,

NATURAL HISTORY, MEDICAL, AND MISCELLANEOUS WORKS. A HISTORY OF THE EARTH AND ANIMATED NATURE. By OLIVER GOLDSMITH. With Numerous Notes from the Works of CUVIER, WILSON, LA BONAPARTE, CAMPIER, VAILLANT, LAMARCK, LESSON, LACEPEDE, AUDUBON, &c.; as well as from the Works of the more distinguished British Naturalists. Re-issue, with Coloured Plates; containing nearly 2400 Illustrative Figures, of which about 200 are Coloured. In 2 Vols. large Svo, 40s.; or in 36 Parts, 1s. each. ?

RHIND'S HISTORY OF THE VEGETABLE KINGDOM;

Embracing the Physiology, Classification, and Culture of Plants; with their various uses to Man and the Lower Animals; and their application in the Arts, Manufactures, and Domestic Economy. Illustrated with 550 Engravings on Wood and Steel. 18 Parts, 1s. each; or Cloth, 20s.

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"An able and splendid work."-Edinburgh Advertiser.

"That which the author hath done he hath performed well."-Metropolitan Magazine.

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CYCLOPEDIA OF DOMESTIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY.
By THOMAS ANDREW, M.D. Illustrated with Engravings on Wood and Steel. Royal 8vo.
17 Parts, 1s. each; or in Cloth, 188.

"Of much utility as a ready and simple guide in medical practice."-Liverpool Courier.
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ADAM'S ROMAN ANTIQUITIES;

Edited by JAMES BOYD, LL.D., one of the Masters
of the High School, Edinburgh. 100 Illustrations.
Price 5s. 64. in Cloth; or with Questions, 78. Cloth.
The Questions separately, paice Is. 6d.

A CHART OF SCRIPTURE CHRONOLOGY,
From the Creation to the Destruction of Jerusalem.
Compiled by JOSEPH ROBERTSON, Rector of St. John's
Grammar School, Hamilton. Iu stiff covers, 4.
A HISTORY OF THE JEWS,

From the Babylonish Captivity to the Destruction
of Jerusalem. By JOSEFH ROBERTSON, Rector of
St. John's Grammar School, Hamilton. Cloth, 1s. 6d.
A TREATISE ON DIET,

Comprising the Natural History, Properties, Com-
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Animals, Fishes, Birds, &c., used as Food. By
WILLIAM DAVIDSON, M.D.,M.R.C.S.E. Price,
Cloth, 2s. 6d.

BAIRD. RELIGION IN THE UNITED STATES

of AMERICA; Or, An Account of the Origin, Progress, Relations to the State, and Present Condition of the Evangelical Churches in the United States; with Notices of the Unevangelical Denominations. By the Rev. ROBERT BAIRD, D.D. Price 6s. BARR'S (REV. JOHN) WORKS.

CATECHETICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUNG COMMUNICANTS, designed to assist them in forming Scriptural views of the Lord's Supper; with an Address to Young Persons not yet Communicants. Twenty-third Edition. Price 4d. HELP TO PROFESSING CHRISTIANS, in Judging their Spiritual State and Growth in Grace. Second Edition. Small 8vo.. price Ss. Cloth. SCRIPTURE STUDENT'S ASSISTANT; being a complete Index and Concise Dictionary of the Bible. Ninth Edition. Foolscap Svo, price 2s. 6d. BROWN'S CONCORDANCE TO THE BIBLE. Small 18mo, 1s. Cloth, gilt edges.

COMMERCIAL HAND-BOOK;

A Compendium of Tables and Information for the Trader, Merchant, and Commercial Traveller. 310 pages, 48mo, ls. roan.

FERGUSON'S INTEREST TABLES.

At Thirteen different Rates, from a Quarter to Six per Cent.; also, Tables of Commission and Brokerage. Roan, 3s. Ed.

HARTLEY'S ORATORICAL CLASS-BOOK.
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JOHNSON'S ENGLISH DICTIONARY,

With the addition of several Thousand Words, and the Pronunciation on the basis of Walker; a concise Heathen Mythology; and numerous useful Tables. By WILLIAM MAVER. Eleventh Edition. 2s. bound. LAND-MEASURER'S READY RECKONER;

Being Tables for ascertaining at sight the Contents of any Field or Piece of Land. By NEIL M'CULLOCH. Third Edition. 2s. bound."

LAYS AND LAMENTS FOR ISRAEL:

Poems on the Present State and Future Prospects of the Jews. Original and Selected. With Essay, by the Rev. JOHN ANDERSON, Helensburgh. With Frontispiece. Cloth, gilt edges, price 2s.

MERCANTILE ARITHMETIC,

In

Adapted to the Imperial Weights and Measures, with the Nature, Use, and Negotiation of Bills of Exchange. By GAVIN LAWRIE. Second Edition. Two Parts, bound in Roan, with Key, 3s., or Parts I. and II, in Cloth, each 1s. 3d.; the Key separately, 1s. MAN'S ABILITY:

With its Relation to Gospel Doctrine, and Moral Responsibility, Scripturally considered. By the Rev. JAMES GIBSON, A.M., Glasgow. Cloth, 33. 6d. STAFFA AND IONA

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THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF LITERATURE. By Sir DANIEL K. SANDFORD, D.C.L., M.P., Professor of Greek in the University of Glasgow. Foolscap 8vo, Cloth, 2s. 6d.

WALKER'S DICTIONARY AND KEY.

Beautifully printed in royal 18mo, with a Portrait of the Author. Roan, 5s. 6d. The Key to the Pronunciation of Proper Names, separately, 1s.

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