W. Kent & Co's Annual Catalogue, October 1858

Part 3

Chapter 33,848 wordsPublic domain

=Cassell's Colloquial French Reader=; or, Interesting Narratives in French, for Translation, accompanied by Conversational Exercises; with Grammatical and Idiomatical References to "Cassell's Lessons in French," the Explanation of the most difficult Passages, and a complete Vocabulary. Price 2s. in paper covers, 2s. 6d. neat cloth.

=A Series of Lessons in French=, with Rules for Pronunciation, on an entirely Novel and Simple Plan. Reprinted, in a revised form, from "The Working Man's Friend." Price 6d.; by post, 7d. More than 30,000 copies of this work have been sold. The immense sale of this little work shows the estimation in which it is held by the public.

EVERY STUDENT WISHING TO MAKE HIMSELF MASTER OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING WORKS:--

=Cassell's German Pronouncing Dictionary.= In Two Parts:--I. German-English, price, in paper covers, 5s.; cloth boards, 5s. 6d. II. English-German, price in paper covers, 3s. 6d.; cloth boards, 4s.; or complete in 1 vol., handsomely bound in cloth, 9s. The grand distinctive feature of this Work is indicated in its title. It is a _Pronouncing_ Dictionary; that is to say, it contains the pronunciation, as well as the meanings, of each word. This circumstance adds much to its utility, especially for the numerous class of Self-educating Students who do not enjoy the benefit of oral instruction from a native of Germany. To such persons, and to others also, it is a great advantage to see the correct pronunciation of every word at a glance, without having to stop to think, or being in any danger of mistake. While the insertion of the pronunciation constitutes a leading feature in this Dictionary, it has other excellencies, the aim of the Editor having been to make it as practically useful as possible to persons of all classes. Also to be had in Numbers at 3d., and Parts at 1s. Cases for binding the Volume, 9d. each.

=Cassell's Lessons in German.= Parts I. and II. Price 2s. each in paper covers, or 2s. 6d. cloth. The two Parts bound together, 4s. 6d. Containing a Complete View of the Idioms of the German Language, in a Series of Easy, Progressive Lessons, by which the Self-educating Student may learn to read, to speak, and to write that Language with the greatest facility.

=Key to the Exercises in Cassell's Lessons in German.= Paper covers, 1s.; cloth, 1s. 6d.

=Cassell's Eclectic German Reader=: Containing Choice Selections from the best German Authors, in Prose and Verse, and a complete Vocabulary to the Work; also, Copious References to Cassell's "Lessons in German." Price 2s. paper covers, or 2s. 6d. cloth.

=Cassell's Lessons in German Pronunciation=: Consisting of Easy Extracts from German Writers. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

STUDENTS WISHING TO ACQUIRE A PERFECT KNOWLEDGE OF LATIN WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING WORKS INVALUABLE:--

=Cassell's Latin Dictionary.= By J. R. BEARD, D.D., and C. BEARD, B.A. In Two Parts: I. Latin-English. Price, in paper covers, 4s.; cloth boards, 5s. II. English-Latin. Price, in paper covers, 4s.; cloth boards, 5s.; or handsomely bound in 1 vol., 9s. 6d. May also be obtained in Numbers, at 3d., and Parts, at 1s. each. Cases for binding the complete volume, 9d. This Dictionary comprehends every word used by the most eminent Latin writers. The meanings of each word are arranged, as far as possible, in their etymological order; and brief illustrative quotations are appended, which will afford substantial help to the student. Many excellencies, hitherto characteristic of more voluminous works, have been compressed into the space of this Dictionary, without in any way sacrificing clearness.

=Cassell's Lessons in Latin=: Being an Elementary Grammar of the Latin Language, in a Series of Easy and Progressive Lessons; with numerous Exercises for Translation from English into Latin, and Latin into English; intended especially for those who are desirous of learning Latin without a Master. By the Rev. J. R. BEARD, D.D. Reprinted from the "Popular Educator." Price 2s. 6d. paper covers, or 3s. neat cloth.

=A Key to Cassell's Lessons in Latin=: Containing Translations of all the Exercises. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

=Cassell's Latin Grammar.= By Professors E. A. ANDREWS and S. STODDARD. Revised and Corrected. Price 3s. 6d. in cloth boards. This Grammar has been put to the test of experience, and pronounced by competent judges, who have brought it into use, to be a production of superior merit. With such credentials in its favour, the work may be safely left to the decision of public opinion.

=Cassell's Shilling Edition of First Lessons in Latin.= By Professors E. A. ANDREWS and S. STODDARD. Revised and Corrected. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. neat cloth. As a cheap and useful Introduction to the Latin Language, this Work will bear comparison with any other of a similar nature.

=Cassell's Classical Library.= The First Volume of this Work, price 1s. 6d. cloth, consists of a Latin Reader, adapted to "Cassell's Latin Grammar;" consisting of Fables, Mythology, Anecdotes of Eminent Men, Roman History, and Ancient Geography; to which is appended an appropriate Dictionary. Volume II. comprises Latin Exercises, price 2s. neat cloth. Volume III. contains the Acts of the Apostles in the original Greek, with copious Notes and a Lexicon, price 2s. 6d. neat cloth.

=Cassell's Lessons in Greek=; Including a Grammar of the Language, in Easy and Progressive Lessons, with numerous Exercises for Translating from Greek into English, and from English into Greek, &c. &c. By the Rev. J. R. BEARD, D.D. Price 3s. 6d. in stiff cover, 4s. in cloth boards.

=Cassell's Lessons in Italian=; Being an Elementary Grammar of the Language, with numerous Exercises, Italian-English and English-Italian, a compendious Vocabulary, &c. &c. By CHARLES TAUSENAU, M.D., of the University of Pavia, and Professor of the German and Italian Languages. Price, in stiff covers, 3s.; in cloth boards, 3s. 6d.

ENGLISH.

=Cassell's English Spelling and Reading Book=, with upwards of 150 Engravings on Wood. The Orthographical Portion of this Spelling-Book is taken, for the most part, from the "Elementary Spelling-Book," by NOAH WEBSTER, LL.D., of Connecticut, the sale of which, in the United States, has reached One Million copies per annum. It includes numerous Exercises in Spelling. The Lessons in Reading are suited to the Capacities of Children, and to their gradual progress in general knowledge, and enlivened by appeals to their senses through the medium of Pictorial Representations. Price 1s., bound in cloth.

=Cassell's Lessons in English=; By J. R. BEARD, D.D. In paper covers, 3s.; in cloth boards, 3s. 6d. This Manual is intended for the use of Self-educating Students. It contains a Practical Grammar, and includes an account of the _facts_ of the language, involving the laws of its construction, and the _productions_ of the language, historically treated; thus comprising its literature. It abounds with interesting and important explanations and illustrations, imparting a thorough knowledge of the language itself, the roots and derivations of English words, as well as those rules by which the language may be spoken and written grammatically.

MATHEMATICS AND ARITHMETIC, &c.

CASSELL'S EUCLID, FORTY-EIGHTH THOUSAND.

=The Elements of Geometry=; or, The First Six Books, with the Eleventh and Twelfth, of EUCLID. Edited by Professor WALLACE, A.M., of the Glasgow University, and Collegiate Tutor of the University of London. Price 1s. stiff covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

=The Self and Class Examiner in Euclid=: Containing the Enunciations of all the Propositions and Corollaries in Cassell's Edition. Price 4d., in a convenient size for the pocket.

=Cassell's Elements of Arithmetic=; Being a Companion to Cassell's "Euclid." Edited by Professor WALLACE, A.M. Price 1s. stiff covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

=Key to Cassell's Arithmetic=; containing Answers to all the Questions in the above Work. Price 4d., in a convenient size for the pocket.

=Cassell's Elements of Algebra=; or, The Science of Quantity. Edited by Professor WALLACE, A.M. Price 1s. paper covers, or 1s. 6d. cloth.

=Cassell's Arithmetic for the Young=: Including the Science of Numbers by Means of Familiar Objects; in a series of Easy Lessons, with Copious Directions for Teachers. Cloth, 1s.

=The Child's Educator=; or, Familiar Lessons in nearly every branch of Education. Edited by JOHN CASSELL. Illustrated with several hundred Engravings. Cloth, 8s.; with gilt edges, 9s.

=Cassell's Elementary Geography=, for the Use of Schools and Families. This volume is from the pen of J. G. GOODRICH, Esq., better known as the original "PETER PARLEY," Author of some of the most entertaining and popular Works that have ever been written for the use of children and youth. The style is simple and easy; the descriptions are full and compendious; and the maps and other illustrations, nearly _fifty_ in number, furnish the Pupil with an accurate idea of the position of the various countries, and the customs and manners of the inhabitants. One vol. 8vo, price 2s. 6d., neatly bound.

CASSELL'S EDUCATIONAL COURSE.

IN SIX VOLUMES, AS FOLLOWS:--

=Science Popularly Explained.= Cloth boards, lettered, price 3s. 6d.

=Astronography=; or, Astronomical Geography, with the Use of the Globes. This original Work treats of the Heavenly Bodies, and of the Earth as composing one of their number, in a series of simple and intelligible Lessons, the object of the Author being to make the Work valuable as a book for Reading as well as for Study. Price 2s., cloth boards, lettered.

=The English Language in its Elements and Forms=, with a History of its Origin and Developments. By WILLIAM C. FOWLER. This is one of the most complete Works on the English Language ever published. Cloth boards, lettered, price 3s. 6d.

=The Outlines of Botany.= By JOHN SCOFFERN, M.B. This is one of the most interesting and cheapest Works of the class ever published, and is profusely Illustrated with Engravings. Price 2s. 6d., cloth boards, lettered.

=Mathematical Science=, its Importance and Utility; with the best Method of Instruction Explained and Illustrated. Cloth boards, lettered, price 2s.

=The Elements of Political Economy.= By FRANCIS WAYLAND, D.D. Cloth boards, lettered, price 2s.

=Art Treasures Exhibition.= This Work is published Weekly in Penny Numbers, each containing Four Specimens, Masterpieces of the respective Artists, accompanied by Biographical and Critical Sketches; and in Monthly Parts, 6d. each.

=Cassell's Illustrated History of England.= The Text by WILLIAM HOWITT. Vols. I. and II. of this History for the People, price 6s. each, are already published, and it is being continued in Penny Weekly Numbers and Monthly Parts.

=Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper.= A Journal of Entertaining Literature, Fine Arts, and Current Events. Already published, 4 vols., handsome cloth, 7s. 6d. each, and is being continued in Penny Weekly Numbers, and Monthly Parts.

JOHN CASSELL'S LIBRARY COMPLETE.

This Series consists of Twenty-six Volumes, 7d. each, in paper covers; or the whole bound in cloth, forming the Complete Library, 19s. 6d.; or arranged in a Library Box, with glazed front, and lock and key, 25s. The Works may be had separately, as follows:--

=The History of England.= By ROBERT FERGUSON, LL.D. In 4 vols., 7d. each, or in 2 double vols., neatly bound in cloth, 1s. 6d. each; the whole bound together in 1 thick vol., 3s.

The object of this History is not merely to exhibit a Record of the actions of Kings and Cabinets, but to present a faithful and instructive _History of the People_, with their progress in industrial arts and social amelioration.

A Superior Edition of the above, on extra-sized, fine foolscap paper, with a Portrait of the Author on Steel. Price, in cloth boards, 3s. 6d.; elegantly bound, gilt edges, 4s.

=The History of Scotland=: Its Historical Geography, Position and Influence, Contests and Struggles, Intellectual and Moral Progress, Civil and Religious Discords, Union with England, the Two Great Rebellions, &c. &c. By ROBERT FERGUSON, LL.D. In 2 vols., 7d. each, or 1 double vol., neatly bound in cloth, 1s. 6d.

=The History of Ireland.= In 3 vols., 7d. each, or the 3 neatly bound in 1, 2s. 3d. From the Earliest Period to the Year 1852; with a Review of the Struggles against English Supremacy, from the Revolution to the Union.

This is pronounced, by competent judges, to be the most impartial History of the Sister Kingdom ever published.

=The History of France=, from the Earliest Period to the Present time; with numerous Portraits. In 3 vols., 7d. each, or neatly bound in 1, 2s. 3d.

=The Natural History of Man=; or, Popular Chapters on Ethnography. By JOHN KENNEDY, A.M. In 2 vols., 7d. each, or neatly bound in 1, 1s. 6d.

=The People's Biographical Dictionary.= By J. R. BEARD, D.D. 4 vols., 7d. each, or 2 double vols., in cloth, 3s.

This Work forms a Picture Gallery of Great Men of all Ages and Countries, especially of such as have lived within the last Century, and by their own efforts raised themselves and benefited their species.

=The History and Sources of the Greatness of the British Empire.= By BENJAMIN PARSONS. In 2 vols., 7d. each, or neatly bound in 1, 1s. 6d.

The Country and Climate, the Mixture of the People, our Insular Position, National Feuds, Exigencies of our Monarchs, Religious and Political Parties and Institutions, Language, &c. &c., are all made to pass in review in this volume, together with a comparison of the mental and moral condition of the people with those of other countries.

=The Wonders of the Heavens.= By FREDERICK S. WILLIAMS. With Diagrams. In 1 vol., 7d.

This volume contains a Sketch of the History of Astronomical Discovery, from the Earliest Times down to the Observations of Lord Rosse; describes the Planetary System, the Cometary World, and the Stellar Universe; discusses the Nebular Hypothesis, the Question of the Inhabitation of the Stars, &c. &c.; and points out the connection between the Teachings of Nature and of Scripture.

=The History of the Steam Engine=, from the Second Century before the Christian Era to the time of the Great Exhibition; with many Engravings. By Professor WALLACE. 1 vol., 7d. The last Two Works bound together, 1s. 6d.

=Sailings Over the Globe=; or, The Progress of Maritime Discovery. 2 vols., 7d. each, or the 2 in 1, 1s. 6d. Including the Early Discoveries of the Portuguese; Voyages of Vasco de Gama, Mendez Pinto, and Magellan; Eastern Enterprises of the English, and First Circumnavigation of the Globe; the Four Voyages of Columbus; Cortez, and the Conquest of Mexico; Pizarro, and the Discovery of Peru, &c. &c. &c.

=Footprints of Travellers in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.= 2 vols., 7d. each; or the 2 neatly bound in 1, 1s. 6d. CAPEL DE BROOKE'S Travels in Norway, Sweden, and Lapland; LYALL'S Travels in the Crimea, the Caucasus, and Georgia; INGLIS'S Travels in the Tyrol; Travels among the Tartars, by the Ambassador of the Pope, and also by ZIVICK and SCHILL; HEBER'S Travels in India; BURNES'S Travels in Bokhara, &c. &c. &c.

MISCELLANEOUS WORKS.

=Mary Howitt's Illustrated Library for the Young.= In 1 handsome volume, cloth, superbly gilt, 7s. 6d.; with beautifully Coloured Plates, 10s. Also, in 2 vols., each complete in itself, elegant paper boards, 4s. each; cloth, gilt edges, 4s. 6d.; with Coloured Plates, 6s. Or, in a Set of 13 Parts, price 6s. 6d., as follows:--

1. Human Habitations. 2. Mont Blanc and its Climbers. 3. Serpents and Serpent Charmers. 4. Waterfowl and Swimming Birds. 5. Monkeys and their Frolics. 6. Savage Beasts of the Wilderness. 7. Moths and Butterflies. 8. Shells and Corals. 9. Household Favourites. 10. Bears; their Haunts and Habits. 11. Peep into the Insect World. 12. Dogs. 13. China and the Chinese.

"We can cordially recommend the little book to the attention of parents."--_Illustrated London News._

"A number of very fine wood engravings ... charmingly illustrated by the attractive and graphic pen of Mary Howitt, ... one of the most pleasing writers for the young the present day can boast of. The book is beautifully got up, and is well adapted for a present."--_Dispatch._

"It is well adapted to the instruction and amusement of young people; every incident is told in an artistic manner, and in that earnest style so characteristic of the writer."--_Manchester Examiner and Times._

"We know no more charming book, at so cheap a price, wherewith to make sparkle the eyes of boy or girl."--_Lloyd's Newspaper._

=The History of the Painters of all Nations.= By M. CHARLES BLANC, late "Directeur des Beaux Arts" of France. The Illustrations executed under the artistic direction of M. ARMENGAUD, of Paris. In one handsome volume, half-roan, royal 4to, price 30s.

*** Only a few copies of this splendid work remain in print.

=The Illustrated Exhibitor=; or, Record of the Industrial Exhibition in Hyde Park, 1851. Cloth, 7s. 6d.; handsomely gilt, 8s.

Persons wishing to have an artistic and interesting memorial of the Great World's Fair, should purchase this Work immediately, only a few copies being left in print.

=St. Leonard=; or, The Missionary: A Vision. The scene of the Poem is laid in India in the days of Akbar; the hero suffers death at an _auto da fe_ at Goa. Price 3s. 6d., 12mo, cloth.

=The Ladies' Drawing-room Book=; Containing upwards of Thirty magnificent Engravings, with Sixty-four Pages of appropriate Text. Also, 104 Pages of full Directions for working in Crochet, Point Lace, Embroidery, &c.; with Explanatory Engravings, consisting of nearly 100 Patterns in every department of Ladies' Work. Price 10s. 6d., elegant cloth, gilt edges.

This beautiful work will never be reprinted, and but a very few copies remain in print.

=Daniel Webster's Great Orations and Senatorial Speeches=; comprising his Eulogies on Adams and Jefferson; Orations on the First Settlement of New England; on the Bunker-Hill Monument; and his Reply to Hayne on the Sale of Public Lands, &c. With a beautifully-engraved Portrait of Mr. Webster. Price 2s., in handsome cloth boards.

=The Balance of Beauty=; or, The Lost Image Restored. By JANE KENNEDY, Author of "Sketches of Character," "Julian," "Young Maids and Old Maids," "Things New and Old," &c. Price 3s. 6d., neatly bound in cloth.

"Miss Kennedy may take it for granted that those who judge purely upon the merits of her literary performances, and with thorough impartiality, will do her the justice to inform the public that her last tale shows abundant proofs of cleverness, a shrewd appreciation of character, and an earnest disposition to be useful for the promotion of sound learning and accurate religious training. We have come to this conclusion after a careful perusal of 'The Balance of Beauty,' and have much pleasure in recording such an opinion of its merits."--_Weekly Messenger._

=Lionel Fitzgibbon and his Parrot.= Illustrated. By the Author of "The Balance of Beauty," &c. A nice Present for Boys and Girls. Price 3s. 6d., cloth gilt.

=The Book and its Story=; a Narrative for the Young. By L. N. R., dedicated to the British and Foreign Bible Society, with an Introductory Preface by the Rev. T. PHILLIPS, Jubilee Secretary. Eleventh Edition, on fine paper, with a new Plate, "The First Reading of the Bible in Old St. Paul's," engraved expressly for this edition. Crown 8vo, cloth, price 4s.

=The Book and its Story, in the French Language=, having been issued by the Societe des Livres Religeux a Toulouse, the Publishers of the English Edition have imported a quantity for the use of Schools, and Students of the French Language. Price 4s.

=The Book and its Story.= Tenth and People's Edition. Sixty-fourth Thousand. Price 2s. in paper boards or limp cloth; 2s. 6d. cloth boards; ditto, gilt edges, 3s.; handsomely bound in morocco, 8s.

=Memoirs of the Queens of Prussia.= By EMMA WILLSHER ATKINSON. This work is especially to include the period between 1701, the date of Frederic the First's assumption of the title of King, and the present time, and is intended to describe the lives, and as much as can be ascertained of the private history of the six Princesses who bore the titles of Queens of Prussia during that period, beginning with--

1. Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, the first Queen of Prussia, and second wife of Frederic I.

2. Sophia Louisa of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, third wife of Frederic.

3. Sophia Dorothea of Hanover, daughter of George I. of England, and wife of Frederic William I.

4. Elizabeth Christina of Brunswick-Bevern, wife of Frederic II. (the Great.)

5. Louisa of Hesse Darmstadt, second wife of Frederic William II. Also a notice of his divorced wife, the Electoral Princess Elizabeth Ulrica of Brunswick.

6. Louisa of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of Frederic William III.

The work is to commence with an Introductory Chapter, comprising a sketch of Prussian character, a few notices of the Electresses of Brandenburg, and a short review of those historical events which immediately influenced the social state of Prussia during the period treated of. The materials will all be drawn from foreign, principally German, sources, and as much as possible from the memoirs of contemporary writers. Demy 8vo, price 10s. 6d. _Nearly ready._

=Knight's (Charles) Store of Knowledge= for all Readers. A Collection of Treatises on various Departments of Knowledge. By several Authors. (Will shortly be published.) The series will include the following:--

Shakspere and his Writings. By Charles Knight.

Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. By Andre Vieusseux.

Railways. By John Tatam Stanesby.

History of the Corn Laws. By J. C. Platt.

The Imperial Parliament. By Thomas Erskine May.

The Post-Office.

Dante and Petrarch. By Andre Vieusseux.

Commercial Intercourse with China.

Asia. By Carl Ritter and others.

The Horse. By William Youatt.

National Debt and Funding System.

The Mineral Kingdom.

The Dairy.

The Old English Ballads.

Schools. By the Rev. Dr. Beard.

Grammar Schools. By George Long.

Europe.

The Military Life of the Duke of Wellington. By Andre Vieusseux.

=Health for the Million= and Manual for the Toilette, with Hints on the Physical Training of Children, and the Treatment of Invalids and Old Age; also the Means of Averting the Noxious Agents in general use in the principal Arts and Trades. By WM. JONES, F.S.A., Author of "How to Make Home Happy." Fcp., cloth.

TREATISES ON THE ROBERTSONIAN METHOD.

=German Without a Master.= Sixth Edition. A Course of Lessons in the German Language. FIRST SERIES: Containing Introductory Exercises in READING, WRITING, and SPEAKING GERMAN, as well as a simplified Method of Declining the Nouns, never before published; together with full Instructions for the Guidance of the Learner in pronouncing the Language. Price 2s.

SECOND SERIES: Containing Advanced Exercises in READING, WRITING, and SPEAKING GERMAN; together with Rules for Conjugating the Verbs, and Directions for making use of the GERMAN WRITTEN CHARACTER. Price 2s.

THIRD SERIES: Containing Concluding Exercises in READING, WRITING, and SPEAKING GERMAN; and Directions for the Learner in continuing the Study of the Language. Price 2s.

The whole Course of Eighteen Lessons may be had, neatly bound in cloth, lettered, price 7s. 6d.

=French Without a Master.= Fiftieth Thousand. A Course of Lessons in the French Language. Containing an Explanation of the chief Idiomatic Difficulties of the Language, a Practical Introduction to French Conversation, and a complete Treatise on the Pronunciation. Intended for the Use of Persons studying the Language without the aid of a Teacher. Price 2s., or neatly bound in cloth, 2s. 6d.