The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-09-12 00:00:00

Books Just Published, by William Cole, 10, Newgate-street,
London.
1. THE LITTLE LEXICON; or, Multum in
Provo' of the English Language ; containing upwards of
2000 words more than are usually found in Abridgements of Dr,
Johnson's Dictionary. Royal liimo. boards Gs.; neatly bound
7s. 6d.; with tuck 84.; morocco gilt Us. GI; ditto, with tuck, 95.;
ditto, with lock, 9s. Gd.
" If this volume is small enough to be called a toy, (for it is '
about the length of ' the fore-finger of an alderman,') it is well
enough done to be thought a very useful Abridgement of Dr. 1
Johnson's great Dictionary. My Lady may pop the Lexicon into
her reticule, and take a peep unknown to any body,,when necessary;
and my Lord may consult Multurn in Pervo,' without suspicion,
even in tip How of Peers."-Literary Gazette, No. 436.
2. JOHNSON'S IMPROVED ABRIDGE3IENT ; con.
'mining a great number of Words not to be found in any former
Edition of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary; a very copious Chronoogi-
cal Table ; Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish Phrases ; and
many other useful Addenda. Bound
and lettered. 31.
3. JOHNSON'S SCHOOL DICTIONARY; printed in
square 12mo. so u to present six columns at one view (including
all the matter contained in the former). Bound and lettered 3s.
4. The ARTISAN; or, Mechanic's Instructor: a popular,
comprehensive, and aystematic Work, on the most useful Sciences.
Complete in nine parts, price ls. 41. each; or in one thick Bvo.
vol. extensively illustrated with portraits of eminent Scientific Men,
and 600 Diagrams. 12s. 6d.
5. ASTRONOMY, AS IT IS KNOWN AT THE
PRESENT DAY. By Olio. G. CAREY, ESC]. Editor of " The
Artisan." Bvo. boards, with a Portrait of Sir I. Newton, Gs.
6. CHEMISTRY AS IT IS, COMPARED WITH WHAT
IT WAS. By GEO. 0. CAREY, Esq. With a Portrait of Sir
H. DAVY. F.R.S.Bvo. boards,
7. FAIRY FAVOURS, with OTHER TALES. By E. F.
D. Foolscap Bvo. boards, 3s,
" This is a pretty and clever tittle volume; and we really could
not put our hand on any publication of the class, better adapted
either for the encouragement of home study, or for premiums at
school."-Literary Gazette, April 30, 1823.
8. SCENES in PALESTINE; or, Dramatic Sketches from
the Bible. By J. F. l'Err w lE. Embellished. Boards, 3s.
" There is a richness of versification, often rising into sublimity,
in some of theme pieces, which would do credit to any Poet of the
present des "
_Literary Chronicle.
9. The ECONOMIST of TIME ; or Golden Rules for grow.
ing' Healthy. Wealthy, and Wise,' is.
10. The PRACTICAL ECONOMIST of TIME, and
MORAL 131 PROVER ; containing blank Tables for tilling up,l
according to the principle recommended by Dr. Franklin, Is.
*„• The above neatly done up in case, together, 3s.
11. FACETI.E CA NTABRIGIENSES ; consisting of Anec-
dotes, Satires, smart Sayings, &c. relating to celebrated Coombs.
With an excellent Portrait of Professor Porson. Foolscap Bvo.
beards. 3s.
12. The HOUSEWIFE'S DIRECTORY ; being the most
complete System of Domestic Economy ever submitted to public
notices including ever, kind of instruction in Cooking, Pickling,
Preserving, &c. &c. By J. E. WATSON. Bound in red 4s. 6d.
" We never recollect to have cast our eye over so much truly use-
ful knowledge to all who would become good housewives, as is
contained in the Direetory.'"-Monthly Repository.
13. The STRANGER'S GUIDE; or, New Ambulator for the
Tour of the Metropolis, and its Vicinity, within the circuit of 23
miles. With a Map. Bound in red. In.
14. SATURDAY NIGHT; a Miscellany of Literature, In-
formation, sod Amusement ; embellished with Engravings on
Wood, by Branston. Complete in ten parts, at ls. each ; or in
two vols. Bvo. boards, 15.
13. SUNDAY MORNING; a Miscellaneous Work; com-
prising a choice Selection of Moral and Religious Subjects; illus-
trated by Wood-cuts of the Cartoons, &c. &c. Complete in nine
parts, at la. each ; or in two vols. boards, his.
111. The UNIVERSAL RIDDLER ; or, Enigmatical Repo-
sitory containing One Thousand Enigmas, Charades, Ac.; being
the hugest, the most original, and the best Collection ever print.
ed. is.
17. The LONDON MATHEWS: containing his Travels in
Air, on Earth, and on Water; his Youthful Days; his Adven-
tures in America ; his Trip to America ; and his last new popular
Piece, called his Memorandum Book ; with nearly forty Original
Songs, and illustrated by thirty-six Engravings of Mr. Mathews,
in the different humorous Characters he sustains in the four En.
Wilmette, accurately coloured. lfmo. boards, 3s.
18. The SPOUTER'S COMPANION; being a Collection of
the best Recitations in Prose, with twelve coloured Engravings.
Third Edition, greatly enlarged, 3s. 6d.
19. LONDON ODDITIES; or. Theatrical Cabinet : con-
sisting of Songs and Recitations ; with twelve characteristic colour.
ed Plates, b Cruickshank, 6s. 6d.
20. The CNFORTUNATE ROYAL MISTRESSES, RO-
SAMOND CLIFFORD and JANE SHORE; with historical
and metrical Memoirs of these celebrated Persona, by Sir Tliosus
Mons Ac. With a fine Portrait. Foolscap 8vo: 2e. 6d.
Printed for W. Cole, 10, Newgate-street ; and to be had of all
Booksellers in Town and Country.