Volume 2 — Books printed for T. N. Longman and O. Rees, No. 39, Paternoster-Row.
Reading edition
1. ST. CLAIR OF THE ISLES; or the Outlaws of Barra; a Scottish Tradition, by Elizabeth Helme, Author of “Louisa, or a Cottage on the Moor,” &c. &c. in 4 vols. Price 14s. boards.
2. THE SWISS EMIGRANTS, A TALE, in 1 volume, 12mo, Price 4s. in boards.
“With regard to the following little Narrative, it is not necessary to give any account of the manner in which it came into the Editor’s possession, or of the circumstances which have delayed its publication so long after the time when it appears to have been written. In offering it to the world, he has been actuated chiefly by an opinion of its useful and instructive tendency. If virtue be promoted by the view of characters which rise above the ordinary standard, those exhibited in the following pages seem well calculated to produce that effect. In the first part we discover the principle of active benevolence operating in somewhat of a new direction. There may not be many who could with propriety adopt the precise manner of life which is there described; yet there are perhaps few whose characters would not be improved by imbibing some portion of the spirit which it breathes.
At the present moment also, when our independence, and our very existence as a nation, are threatened by the same restless and domineering potentate, the examples here exhibited of love for our country, and courage in defending it, may not be without their use.”
Extract from the Preface.
3. THE ADVANTAGES of EDUCATION, or The HISTORY of MARIA WILLIAMS, a Tale, for very Young Ladies, by Mrs. West, Author of “A Gossip’s Story,” “Tale of the Times,” “Infidel Father,” &c. &c., in 2 vols, 12mo. Price 7s. in boards, the second Edition.
4. WOMEN: their CONDITION and INFLUENCE in SOCIETY, by Joseph Alexander Segur, translated from the French, in 3 vols. 12mo. Price 12s. in boards.
⁂ “These Volumes exhibit entertaining anecdotes of the more distinguished females characters of France, from the earliest period of French History, to the present period—The first Volume contains General Remarks and Anecdotes of the Sex; and will afford a reasonable share of amusement.—Some of the Anecdotes are new, and related with a considerable degree of vivacity and interest.”—British Critic, November, 1803.
5. THADDEUS of WARSAW; a Novel, by Miss Porter, in 4 vols. Price 14s. in boards.
6. The INFIDEL FATHER, a Novel, by Mrs. West, Author of a “Gossip’s Story,” “Tale of the Times,” &c. 3 vols. 15s. boards.
7. A SERIES of NOVELS, from the French of Madame de Genlis, in 4 vols. 12mo. Price 18s. boards.
“These volumes are selected from the Bibliothèque des Romans, and contain such of that collection as were contributed by Madame de Genlis. That much admired author is too well known, and has been too much praised, to require another testimony from us. If the tribe of novelists would be careful to write after nature, and keep her and some other excellent models in their eye, we should not be reduced to the unpleasant necessity of condemning, as we are now forced to do, nineteen in twenty of the books that go under the title of novels.”
Crit. Rev.
8. The RIVAL MOTHERS; or, Calumny: a Novel, translated trom the French of Madame de Genlis, in 4 large vols. 12mo. Price 18s. sewed.
“The literary reputation of Madame de Genlis is so well established, that the public are readily disposed to anticipate pleasure from every new production of her cultivated mind; and we have satisfaction in acknowledging, after having perused the volume before us, that disappointment has not superseded expectation.
The narrative of the novel is pleasing and interesting, the style of these letters is sprightly and animated, bidding defiance to the foul fiend Ennui.”
Monthly Rev. Oct. 1801.
9. FOLLIES of FASHION; a Dramatic Novel, 3 vols. Price 13s. 6d. boards.
10. SOMETHING NEW; or, ADVENTURES at CAMPBELL HOUSE; by Ann Piumtre, Price 15s. boards.
11. The HISTORY of RINALDO RINALDINI, Captain of Banditti; translated from the German of Vulvius, by J. Hinckley, Esq. In 3 vols. Price 10s. 6d. boards.
“This celebrated history had an unexampled sale throughout Germany, where many large editions were printed in the course of a few months. The Adventures of Rinaldini, a real character, who lived in the early part of the present century, are truly surprising, and almost incredible. The author possesses all the fire and spirit of the German writers, and if we are now and then struck with improbabilities, bordering on fiction, we are often delighted with deeds of heroism and courage, not unworthy of a greater name than this daring Captain of Banditti.”
Monthly Mirror, Nov. 1800.
12. RIMUALDO; or, the Castle of Badajos; a Romance, by W. H. Ireland, 4 vols. 14s. boards.
“This is by no means an uninteresting story, nor ill told; and if its author, quitting the path of literary deception, can content himself with the humble fame of a novel writer, his invention and industry will entitle him to a respectable rank.”
European Mag. Oct. 1800.
13. ASTONISHMENT! a ROMANCE of A CENTURY AGO. By Francis Lathom, Esq. Author of “Men and Manners,” “Mystery,” “Midnight Bell,” &c. In 2 volumes, 12mo. Price 9s. boards.
14. MEMOIRS of a FAMILY in SWISSERLAND, founded on Facts, In 4 volumes, Price 14s. boards.
“This story has a claim to much more praise than it is in our power to bestow on the greater part of the novels that come before us. There is a great deal of virtuous sentiment breathed throughout the work; and the youthful Gertrude is an amiable character.”
Critical Rev. Oct, 1802.
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