MR. COLBURN'S LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS. A NEW AND REVISED EDITION, WITH NUMEROUS PASSAGES NOW RESTORED FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT, AND MANY ADDITIONAL NOTES, OF THE DIARY AND CORRESPONDENCE OF SAMUEL PEPYS, F.R.S. SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY IN THE REIGNS OF CHARLES II. AND JAMES II. EDITED BY LORD BRAYBROOKE. To be completed in six vols., post 8vo, with Portraits, &c., price 10s. 6d. each. The first three volumes are now ready. The authority of PEPYS, as an historian and illustrator of a considerable portion of the seventeenth century, has been so fully acknowledged by every scholar and critic, that it is now scarcely necessary even to remind the reader of the advantages he possessed for producing the most complete and trustworthy record of events, and the most agreeable picture of society and manners, to be found in the literature of any nation. A New Edition of this work, comprising the restored passages so much desired, with such additional annotations as have been called for by the vast advances in antiquarian and historical knowledge during the last twenty years, will doubtless be regarded as one of the most important, as well as most agreeable additions that could be made to the library of the general reader. * * * "Pepys' Diary is now to appear in its integral state. This, the third edition of the best book of its kind in the English language, is therefore the only true edition of the book. The new matter is extremely curious, and, judging from the first volume, occasionally far more characteristic and entertaining than the old. The new matter in the second volume fully supports the expectations awakened by the first. Pepys is marvellously entertaining. The writer is seen in a clearer light and the reader is taken into his inmost soul. Pepys' Diary is the ablest picture of the age in which the writer lived, and a work of standard importance in English literature."ATHENÆUM. Pepys' Diary makes us comprehend the great historical events of the age, and the people who bore a part in them, and gives us more clear glimpses into the true English life of the times than all the other memorials of them that have come down to our own."-EDINBURGH REVIEW. "There is much in Pepys' Diary that throws a distinct and vivid light over the picture of England and its government during the period succeeding the Restoration. If, quitting the broad path of history, we look for minute information concerning ancient manners and customs, the progress of arts and sciences, and the various branches of antiquity, we have never seen a mine so rich as these volumes. The variety of Pepys' tastes and pursuits led him into almost every department of life. He was a man of business, a man of information, a man of whim, and, to a certain degree, a man of pleasure. He was a statesman, a bel-esprit, a virtuoso, and a connoisseur. His curiosity made him an unwearied, as well as an universal, learner, and whatever he saw found its way into his tables."-QUARTERLY REVIEW. "A work especially adapted for the intended emigrant,-furnishing him with much practical information as to the soil, climate, &c., with other interesting facts and features of this important country, as gathered from the experience of a long experimental residence therein."-MESSENGER. BY MRS. HARRIET WARD, (WIFE OF CAPTAIN WARD, 91ST REGIMENT.) 2 vols., post 8vo, with Map, and Portraits of Col. Somerset, the Kaffir chief Sandilla, &c. 21s. bound. Mrs. Ward (the daughter of the late Colonel Tidy, 24th regiment) courageously determined to accompany her husband, Captain Ward, on his being ordered to join his regiment in Africa, in 1842; and embarked in the Abercrombie Robinson, which ship, it will be remembered, was wrecked on her arrival at the Cape. Mrs. Ward proceeded with her husband direct to the theatre of war in Kaffirland, and, after the example of Lady Sale in another quarter of the globe, kept a journal, in which she noted down whatever she considered worthy of record during the entire period of hostilities. "Mrs. Ward's narrative is one of deep interest, full of exciting adventures, and wild and graphic descriptions of scenes the most extraordinary which could be presented to the eyes of a traveller."-SUNDAY TIMES. Mr. Colburn's New Publications. THE CASTLEREAGH PAPERS. Now in Course of Publication, in 4 volumes 8vo, printed uniformly with the WELLINGTON and NELSON DISPATCHES, MEMOIRS AND CORRESPONDENCE VISCOUNT OF CASTLEREAGH, Second Marquess of Londonderry. EDITED BY HIS BROTHER, CHARLES VANE, MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY, G.C.B., &c. 3 Every observer of passing events-every attentive reader of History-will acknowledge that the British annals exhibit no period more eventful, more glorious, we may say more marvellous, than that formed by the close of the last, and the opening years of the present, century; and it is equally undeniable that no Statesman had a greater share in the most important political transactions of that period than the late MARQUESS OF LONDONDERRY, better known as LORD CASTLEREAGH. Many of the present generation may, however, need reminding that this eminent Statesman commenced his official career as Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; that he held this arduous and responsible situation at the time of the Rebellion in that country, and of its invasion by the French; and that to his talents, energy, and persevering exertions we are mainly indebted for the great measure of its legislative Union with Great Britain—a measure which has been productive of incalculable benefit to Ireland, notwithstanding the clamouring of factious demagogues for its repeal. Transferring the sphere of his activity to England, after the accomplishment of the Union, Lord Castlereagh filled successively the offices of President of the Board of Control, Secretary of War and of the Colonies, and Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and became the chief representative of this country in the negotiations for the peace of Paris, and at the Congress of Vienna. The high official situations held by Lord Castlereagh brought him either into society or correspondence with almost all the leading political personages of this and other countries; and he thus became possessed of a collection of Letters and Documents, more copious and more valuable than probably any Minister of his time could have acquired. From these materials, his Brother, the present Marquess of Londonderry, to whom they devolved, has prepared for publication a selection from that portion which concerns Ireland, accompanied by a Biographical Memoir of his illustrious Relation. The work will be found one of surpassing importance, not merely on account of the records and illustrations of the extraordinary events of a past period which it furnishes, but for the startling points of comparison with occurrences of the present day that are incessantly forcing themselves upon the attention of the reader. MEMOIRS OF THE MISSION IN ENGLAND OF THE CAPUCHIN FRIARS IN THE SERVICE OF QUEEN HENRIETTA MARIA, BY FATHER CYPRIEN DE GAMACHE. Edited by the Author of " Memoirs of Sophia Dorothea, Consort of George I.,” "The Court and Times of James I.," &c. 2 vols. 8vo. 28s. bound. "Works of this kind form, perhaps, the best and most attractive portion of the literature of the day."-MORNING POST. "Such collections as these do more to bring us familiarly acquainted with the real aspect of life in bygone times, than all the essayists and historians put together; we live the times themselves over again, while we are admitted to the most secret thoughts and the most confidential communications of those who personally mingled, in the double capacity of actors and spectators, in the scenes which they describe. The public cannot feel too grateful to the editor and publisher of these volumes."-JOHN BULL. "These valuable and interesting volumes serve to illustrate the court and times of the first Stuart kings in a very effective manner. The reader is presented with the minutest details of a period wonderfully fruitful in strange events. The gossip of the court mingles with the important details of transactions of state, a piquant anecdote is contrasted with a grave conspiracy, and a momentous discussion in the House of Commons is relieved by an interesting recollection of Shakspeare's Theatre, or, a lively account of Ben Jonson's Masque. The student of history, anxious to make himself well acquainted with the chronicles of the past, should not pass over without perusal these important and interesting memoirs; while to the lover of romance, or to the diversified taste of the general reader, their romantic contents will render these volumes peculiarly attractive."-SUN. "This new historical work consists of a series of authentic letters written by influential and well-informed persons, and containing much information respecting the important transactions that were then taking place, both at home and abroad; and particularly detailing the movements of the great men of the Court and Parliament. Many interesting details are also given of the private lives of a great number of the distinguished personages who flourished during this important and eventful reign, and whose names figure in almost every page of the work. It includes a remarkable original memoir of the Mission to England of the Capuchins, who were selected to attend Henrietta Maria on her marriage with Charles I. Father Cyprien de Gamache, preacher to the Queen, is the historian, and to him we are indebted for many interesting particulars respecting the Royal family, both before and after the execution of the King. The work is a most interesting, useful, and entertaining production, and will be equally acceptable to those who read for study or amusement."-MESSENGER. Mr. Colburn's New Publications. THE CONCLUDING VOLUME OF THE 5 LIVES OF THE QUEENS OF ENGLAND. BY AGNES STRICKLAND. EMBELLISHED WITH A PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHORESS, N.B.-Subscribers are requested to complete their Sets without delay, A FEW COMPLETE SETS of this Work may now be had, in 12 vols., elegantly bound, with gilt leaves, price 61. 6s. Post 8vo, with PORTRAIT OF THE AUTHOR, 10s. 6d., bound. "This work is full of the most interesting details and vivid pictures of the Revolution of 1790. It is a book which everybody must read. It is full of anecdote, and the most interesting matter of every kind."-SUNDAY TIMES. THE SUPPLEMENT TO BURKE'S HISTORY OF THE LANDED GENTRY Of England, Scotland, & Ireland; Containing the History and Genealogy of 500 additional Families, with references to upwards of 10,000 persons connected with them by marriage or descent; besides new particulars respecting the Families comprised in the first two volumes. Royal 8vo, 15s. "The vast number of new names introduced into this volume greatly increases the value and interest of this laborious work. The care and accuracy observable in the history and genealogy of these families fully sustain the reputation of the larger publication to which this volume forms an indispensable supplement; and when the whole shall have been completed by the publication of a general index, it will form the most comprehensive work of reference of its class that has ever been accomplished in this country."-ATLAS. "We have received the supplementary volume of this valuable work. The established reputation of its learned editors affords the best guarantee of the ability and care with which they have discharged the important and interesting task of recording the histories of our landed gentry. No library can be considered complete without this useful and ably-executed work."-MESSENGer. |