The Sun.
London, England, 1839-12-21 00:00:00

NEW WORKS FOR 1840.
Published by A. H. BAILY and CO.,
83, Cornhill, London.

Dedicated by Especial Command toiler Majesty.
This day is published, in demy Bvo., handsomely bound in
cloth, price 1/. Is., and in royal Bvo., price U. Ils. 6d.
The First Volume of
THE LIFE of FIELD MARSHAL HIS
GRACE the DUKE of WELLINGTON, K.G.
G. C. B. G. C. H. , &c.
By W. H. MAXWELL,
Author of " Stories of Waterloo," " The Bivouac," " Vic-
tories of the British Army," &c.
Containing Portraits of the most distinguished Generals, and
Representations of some of the most important Battles, toge-
ther with numerous Plans of Battles, several Maps, and a great
number of Wood Engravings, illustrative of European and
Eastern Warfare.
" Thousands will rejoice at the appearance of this work, for
it promises to furnish a worthy record of the greatest man of
the age."—Morning Post.
" When completed, this work will be the most valuable of
its kind."—Britannia.
" Mr. Maxwell's Life of the Duke of Wellington' is by far
the best by many degrees, both in matter and manner."—Sun.
" Mr. Maxwell's Life,' in the judgment of military men
has no equal."—Hull Packet.
II
In foolscap Bvo. price 3s. 6d, Embellished by Sixteen beau-
tiful Engravings on Steel,
THE NAVAL AND MILITARY ALMANACK
FOR 1840.

Edited by W. H. MAXWELL, &c. &c.
Containing, besides a Calendar and the ordinary Almanack
Information, Tables of Reference on matters of special interest
to the UNITED SERVICES ; and interspersed with Bio-
graphies and Anecdotes of England's great Naval and Military
Heroes.

Amongst the Illustrations to the Volume are a Vignette
PORTRAIT of NELSON; a representation of his Ship,
the Victory ; a List of the Signals used by him at the
Battle of Trafalgar; Fac-Similes of his HAND-WRITING,
both before and after the accident which deprived him of his
right arm ; and a beautiful Steel Engraving of the NELSON
PILLAR about to be erected in Trafalgar-square; after Mr.
Railton's original Drawing, which has been kindly lent by him
for the purpose of this Work.

Price 2s. 6d.,
The OR ACLE of RURAL LIFE,
and SPORTSMAN'S and COUNTRY GENTLEMAN'S
ALMANACK for 1840.
With Twenty-six Illustrations, referring to the Sports, Occu-
pations, and Astronomical features of the various Seasons of
the Year.

" We have great pleasure in recommending it to our readers
as extremely well deserving their patronage. It contains a vast
variety of information, not only interesting but indispensable to
Sportsmen of all classes ; combining a Miscellany rarely equalled
for utility."—Bell's Life.

THE SPORTING SHEET ALMANACK FOR 1840.
Elegantly printed on a large sheet of fine paper, and illustrated
by a beautifully engraved Plate of the New Grand Stand at
Ascot, as on the Cup Day; with Portraits of Bloomsbury.
Deception, Harkaway, and Caravan, from a picture painted
expressly by Mr. F. C. Turner.
THE SPORTING SHEET ALMANACK

FOR 1846; -----
Containing, besides the usual Calendar, a great-variety.of:use-
ful and interesting Information for Sportsmen, but more
especially fort that class of Sportsmen immediately connected
with or devoted to the pleasures of the Turf. It embraces
the whole Racing Intelligence for the ensuing Year, includ-
ingt, the Winners of all important Stakes for many years past.
This beautifully got.up Almanack is offered to the Sporting
World at the extremely low price of One Shilling, or with
the plate beautifully coloured, price Two Shillings.
'V.

In demv Bvo., handsomely bound, price 10s. 6d.,
A pRACIIICAL TREATISE on DRAWING, and
PAINTING in WATER COLOURS;
With illustra.tivs Extes
__in Pencil?
-n Sepia, and in Water
completion of Works of Art in their finished
Colours; leading th Pup.l progressively from the first rudi-
ments to the
state ;
ry, and comprehending the Treatment of Coast Scenery, River
Scene General Landscape.
By G. F. PHILLIPS,
Author of s, The principles of Effect and Colour," ece,
With Twenty Plates, Fac-Similes of the Original Drawings,
made expressly for this Work by the Author.

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vi.
In post Bvo, price 9s, cloth extra, the Second Edition of
WOMAN,
P YSIOE 0 GICALLY CONSIDERED,
As to Mind
hty, and Divorce.
By ALEXANDER WALKER.
, Mc'ials, Marriage, Ma tritnonial'Slavery, Infide-
" Mr. A. Waher, a physiologist of considerable ingenuity.”
—Times, Sept. 18, 18'2.9.
" In pursuing these most delicate inquiries Mr. Walker's
language is always calculated to impart arknowcedge of the fact
which he purposes to communicate, without awakening any
feeling which may disturb the chaste sobriety
research. "—Dr. Birkbeek. of philosophical

VII.
In post Bvo, -price j
UP THE R t I N E:
By THOMAS HOOD, Esq.
A Collection of Letters from Family Party, With original Em-
bellishments; being under a " Travelling Name.")
VIII.

THE COMIC ANNUAL for 1840.
In one volume Bvo, bound, price las. •
" HOOD'S OWN," or LAUGHTER from YEAR to
YEAR,
Being Former Runnings of his Comic Vein, and an Infusion of
New Blood for General Circulation.
• " This Work contains 573 pages closely printed, #nearly
300 humorous Wood Cuts, and a fine Portrait, engraved on
Steel, painted,expressly for this Work.