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QUARTERLY LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS, From November 1820 to February 1821.

AGRICULTURE.

The Farmer's Magazine, No. LXXXV. 3s.

A Treatise on Mildew and the Cultivation of Wheat, including Hints on the use of Lime, Chalk, Marl, Clay, Gypsum, &c. By Francis Blaikie, Steward to T. W. Coke, Esq. 1s. 6d.

A Description of a New Agricultural Implement, which, by the Power of One Horse, performs a variety of operations in Cultivation, at the rate of three Acres per day. By Major-General Alexander Beatson. Svo.

Grisenthwaite's New Theory of Agriculture, in which the Nature of Soils, Crops, and Manures is explained, and the application of Bones, Gypsum, Lime, Chalk, &c. determined on Scientific Principles. 5s.

The Farmer's Memorandum Book for 1821, or Journal of Country Business and Accounts throughout the year. 4to. 10s. 6d. To be continued annually.

Prize-Essays and Transactions of the Highland Society of Scotland. Vol. V. Part II. 8vo. 9s.

The Farmer and Grazier's Guide. By L. Towne. foolscap 8vo. 10s.

Essays on Practical Husbandry and Rural Economy. By Edward Burroughs, Esq. 8vo. 3s. 6d. sewed.

The Miller's Guide; or a Treatise on the Flour Manufacturing and Milling Business. By John Miller. 10s. boards.

ANTIQUITIES, ARCHITECTURE, AND THE FINE ARTS.

Plans, Elevations, Sections, and Description of the Pauper Lunatic Asylum, lately erected at Wakefield. By Watson & Pritchet, Architects, York. Medium folio, 27. 12s. 6d.; Royal, with proof plates, 31. 3s.

Observations on the Construction and Fitting up of Meeting Houses for Public Worship, Illustrated by Plans, Sections, and Descriptions; including one lately erected in the City of York, embracing in particular the Method of Warming and Ventilating. By William Alexander. 4to. 9s.

Views in Ceylon, a Series of six Engravings, highly finished in colours, illustrative of Candyan Scenery, Costumes, &c. 51. 5s.

No. VIII. of the English Lakes, containing four Coloured Plates. 4to. 6s. Large paper, 10s. 6d.

No. XXIV. of the Cabinet of Arts, with four Plates. Royal 4to. 3s. Boydell's Illustrations of Holy Writ; being a series of 100 Copperplate Engravings, from Original Drawings. By J. Taylor. Royal 4to. 61. 6s. Imperial, on India paper, 87. 8s.

Illustrations of the Monastery; engraved by C. Heath, from Drawings by R. Westall, R. A. 12mo. 9s. 6d. 8vo.; 12s. 6d. 4to.; Proofs, 17. 4s.

Illustrations of British Ornithology. By P. J. Selby, Esq. Series First, in elephant folio. No. I. 17. 11s. 6d. plain; 51. 5s. coloured. Robinson Crusoe, illustrated with twenty-two engravings, by C. Heath, from a series of designs by Stothard. 2 vols. 21. 2s. boards. ; Royal 8vo. 3. 13s. 6d. bds.

A General History of the County of York, Part IV. in folio, demy paper, 21. 2s., and on super royal drawing paper, 4l. 4s. By T. D. Whittaker.

A Series of Designs for private Dwellings. By J. Hedgland. 4to. 11. 1s. boards.

History of the several Italian Schools of Painting, with Observations. By J. T. James, M. A. 8vo. 9s. 6d.

Etchings of Edinburgh and its Vicinity. By A. G. Philips, Esq. No. 1. 8s.; Proofs 10s.

Specimens of Gothic Architecture, selected from various Ancient Edifices in England. By A. Purgin, Architect. 4to. 17. Is.

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ARTS, SCIENCES, AND PHILOSOPHY.

A Collection of Examples of the Differential and Integral Calculus, and also of the Calculus of finite Differences and of Functions. 2 vol. 8vo. 1. 10s.

Analytical and Arithmetical Essays. By Peter Nicholson. 8vo. 123. A Treatise on Involution and Evolution; being a new method of extracting the roots of Equations and Numbers by Arithmetical Rules. By Peter Nicholson. 8vo. 6s.

A New Method of solving Equations with ease and expedition, by which the true value of the unknown quantity is found without previous reduction, upon original principles. By Theophilus Holdred.

4to. 7s.

A Dictionary of Chemistry, on the Basis of Mr Nicolson. By Andrew Ure, M. D. Professor of the Anderstonian Institution, Member of the Geological Society, &c. &c. In one volume 8vo. 17. 1s. bds.

A Description of the Changeable Magnetic Properties possessed by all Iron Bodies, and the different effects produced by the same on Ships' Compasses, from the position of the ship's head being altered. By P. Lecount, midshipman, R. N. 8vo. 4s. 6d. boards.

The Wonders of the Heavens Displayed in Twelve Popular Lectures on Astronomy, with 46 superior engravings from original drawings. By the Author of the Wonders of the World. 10s. 6d. in red, or on royal paper 15s.

A Decimal Interest Table, constructed on a new principle. By Ebenezer Miller. 5s.

Mathematical Essays. By the late W. Spence, Esq. 4to. 1. 16s. The Edinburgh Philosophical Journal; exhibiting a View of the Progress of Discovery in Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Natural History, Practical Mechanics, Geography, Navigation, Statistics, and the Fine and Useful Arts. Conducted by Dr Brewster and Professor Jameson. (To be continued quarterly.) No. VIII. with Engravings. 7s. 6d.

Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Vol. IX. Part I.

4to. i. 58.

Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society for the years 1817-18-19-20, with twenty-five Engravings. 18s.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.

A Catalogue of a Miscellaneous Collection of Books, Ancient and Modern, with a Collection of Curious and Rare Prints. By John Heaton, Leeds.

Catalogue of Books, for 1821, containing various Classic and other Literature. By S. Hayes. 2s. 6d.

Hurst, Robinson, & Co.'s Catalogue of a valuable Collection of Books. Svo. 1s.

A Catalogue of Books for 1821, New and Second-Hand, containing many rare, valuable, and cheap Articles in various Languages, and in every department of Science and Literature, now on Sale at the Shop of David Brown, Edinburgh. Price 2s.

John Offer's Quarterly Catalogue of Theological and Miscelianeous Books.

W. Baynes & Son's Catalogue of Second-Hand Books for 1821. 4s.

BIOGRAPHY.

Memoirs of the Life of Nicholas Poussin. By Maria Graham. Sto. With a Portrait. 10s. 6d.

County Biography for Norfolk, Essex, and Suffolk. Svo. 11. 2s. 6d. A Christian Biographical Dictionary, containing an Account of the Lives and Writings of the most distinguished Christians of alt Religions, in every Nation. By John Wilks, Jun. 12mo. 9s. bds.

Memoirs of his late Majesty George III., written with a special view to the progress of Religion, Civil and Religious Liberty, Benevolence, and General Knowledge. By Thos. Wilson. 12mo. The Annual Biography and Obituary for 1821. 8vo. The Life of Voltaire. By Frank Hall Standish, Esq. Svo. Memoirs of the Life of Miss Caroline Smith. By Moses Waddell, D.D., Pastor of the Union Churches, South Carolina. 12mo. 25.

CLASSICS.

15s. bds. 12s.

Classical Excursion from Rome to Arpino, comprising Dissertations on the political conduct observed by Cicero on his Villas and Monuments. By Charles Kelsall. 12s.

Robinson Crusœurs, Latine scripsit F. J. G. of Faux, Humlit. 12mo. 5s.

M. Tullii Ciceronis Opera. Ex editionibus Oliveti et Ernesti, sedula recensiano accurata Johannis Carey, LL. D. 12 pocket vols. 31. 12s. boards.

Substance of Lectures on the Ancient Greeks, and on the Revival of Greek Learning in Europe. By the late Andrew Dalzel, A. M. F.R.S. E., Professor of Greek in the University of Edinburgh. In 3 vols. 8vo. 1. 4s. boards.

COMMERCE.

A Manual of Foreign Exchanges, Monies, &c. &c. intended as an Assistant to the Counting-house. 12mo. 4s.

A Collection of the Treaties and Conventions at present subsisting between Great Britain and Foreign Powers, compiled from authentic Documents. By Lewis Hertsiet, Esq. Librarian, Foreign Office. 2 vols. 8vo. H. 4s.

Observations on the Report of the Earl of Sheffield at Lewes Fair, July 26th, 1820. By James Bischoff, Author of Reasons for the immediate Repeal of the Tax on Foreign Wool.

DRAMA.

A Wild Goose Chase: a Farce. By H. Jameson, Esq. 2s.
Wallace a Tragedy. By C. E. Walker, Esq. 38.

John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, an Historical Play in Five Acts. 8vo. 2s.

Mirandola a Tragedy, in Five Acts. By Barry Cornwall. Svo. 4s. 6d. sewed.

Ricciardo, Tragedia; da Ugo Foscola. 8vo. 7s. 6d.

The Poet's Child: a Tragedy, in Five Acts. By Isabel Hill. 28. 6d. Agatha; or, the Convent of St Bartholomew: a Tragedy, in Five Acts. By Edward Andrew Burnaby, Esq. 2s. 6d.

Plot against Plot: a Comedy, in Five Acts. By Thomas Wilson. 4s. The Disappointed Authoress: a Comedy, in Three Acts. By Thomas Wilson. 2s.

EDUCATION.

Esop, in Rhyme, with some Originals. By Jefferys Taylor, of Ongar. 12mo. 4s. half bound.

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Treatise on the Principles of Landscape Design, Nos. 1 to 7, By John Varley. Folio, 5s. each.

Practical Treatise on Perspective, adapted for the Study of those who draw from Nature. Nos. 1 and 2. By John Varley. Oblong folio, 5s. each.

Selections of Classic Italian Poetry, from the Works of Tasso, Ariosto, &c. for the use of Students in the Italian Language. By B. T. B. Defferari. 2 vols. 12mo. 12s. boards.

The Grammar of Classical Literature, or a necessary General Companion in the Study of the Classic Languages; containing Ancient Geography, Mythology, Customs, Antiquities, and Biography. By Benjamin Johnson, A. M. With 100 Maps and Engravings. 8s. bound.

A Clue for Young Latinists, and Non-Latinists. By John Carey. 12mo. 2s. boards.

Historical Prints, representing some of the most memorable Events in English History, in which the Costumes of the Times are carefully preserved; with Descriptions by Emily Taylor. To which is added, a Brief Chronology of the Kings of England. 12no. 7s. 6d. bds.

The Mother's Book: exemplifying Pestalozzi's plan of awakening the Understanding of Children. By P. H. Pullen. 12mo. 6s. bds.

HISTORY.

New South Wales; being an Historical Account of the Colony and its Settlements; with 12 Views, engraved by W. Preston, a convict,

from drawings by Capt. Wallis, 46th regiment, with a map of Port Macquarie and the newly discovered River Hastings. By J. Oxley, Esq. 4to. 21. 2s.

The History of the Rebellion in 1745 and 1746, with Portraits of both the Pretenders, from original Pictures; by the Chevalier de Johnstone, translated from a French MS. originally deposited in the Scots College at Paris, and now in the hands of the publishers. 4to. 21. 2s.

Pictures, Historical and Biographical, drawn from English, Scottish, and Irish History. By John Galt, Esq. 2 vols. foolscap 8vo.

14s.

A View of the History, Literature, and Religion of the Hindoos; including a minute description of their manners and customs. By the Rev. W. Ward, of Serampore, Bengal. Vols. III. and IV. 8vo. A General History of the House of Guelph, or Royal Family of Great Britain. By Andrew Halliday, M. D. 4to. 21. 10s.

History of Seyd Said, Sultan of Muscat, together with an Account of the Countries and People on the Shores of the Persian Gulf, particularly of the Wahabees. By Skaik Mansur. 12s. extra boards.

History of Northumberland, in Three Parts. By the Rev. Jno. Hodgson, Vol. V. being the first vol. of Part III, 4to. 21. 2s.; royal paper, 31, 3s.

Historic Ptologuas; or, Characters and Events from the Conquest to the Death of George the Third, with Notes. By the Rev. J. Davies. 5s. boards.

LAW (ENGLISH, &c.)

The Exclusion of the Queen from the Liturgy, historically and legally considered.

The Prerogative of the Queen Consort of England. 2s.

A Report of the Case of Bills of Exchange made payable at Bankers, as decided in the House of Lords, with an Appendix. By Richard Bligh, Esq. Svo. 3s. 6d.

Williams's Abstract of the Acts passed in the 60th of Geo. III. and 1st of Geo. IV. 8vo. 8s. boards.

History of the Judicial System of Bengal. Royal 8vo. 8s. 6d.

LAW (SCOTS).

Part First and Second of a Summary of the Law of Scotland, by way of Question and Answer, chiefly adapted to the use of gentlemen on the eye of trial as Advocates, Writers to the Signet, &c. &c. sewed.

5s.

Decisions of the First and Second Divisions of the Court of Session, from November 1818 to November 1819. Collected by J. Camp, bell, J. Wilson, G. Tait, R. Rollo, and M. A. Fletcher, Advocates; by appointment of the Faculty of Advocates. Folio. 11. 1s. "sewed.

Commentaries on the Laws of Scotland, and on the Principles of Mercantile Jurisprudence, the Fourth Edition, greatly enlarged. By George Joseph Bell, Esq. Advocate. 2 vols. 4to. 51. 5s,

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