Front matter (continued 4)

OBSERVER.

"This neat volume gives a history of previous Exhibitions—some on small, some on large scales—that have taken place in divers parts of Europe of late years. It then points out the precise origin of the Exhibition of all Nations, snowing the share his Royal Highness Prince Albert had in it; its history and progress are thus minutely detailed, and its prospects are foreshadowed without exaggeration. We cordially recommend it as a pocket-companion necessary to all those who have not as yet mastered the chief facts connected with the erection of the Palace of Industry."

JOHN BULL.

"An able and complete history of the scheme, which we have all to accept as un fait accompli, and a useful guide to the transparent mazes of the Crystal Palace."

WEEKLY NEWS.

"Of the works already published, and professing to treat of this gigantic undertaking in its national, social, scientific, and artistic light, we have not met with one so completely pervaded by a spirit of universality as this book of Mr. Berlyn's. In matters of detail and relation his narrative is explicit and lucid; where he has touched on the history of an art or a manufacture he is correct in his data; and in tracing the Exhibition to its true source he has displayed a highly philosophical insight into the spirit of the age. Within the pages of his book will be found a faithful record of the most important meetings of the Royal Commissioners, as well as those convened by the corporations of cities, by societies, or by private individuals, for the furtherance of the great work in hand. To these is appended a verbatim report of the speeches delivered at these meetings by the distinguished men who were invited to preside over them; and the enlightened, liberal, and hopeful spirit which pervades their addresses forms a cheerful contrast to the ominous predictions of certain political and theological fanatics. After a full discussion of what may be termed the business portion of the subject, Mr. Berlyn closes his excellent little book with a brief but eloquent and comprehensive consideration of the beneficial results which are likely to accrue from this great national undertaking, not only to ourselves but mankind in general. The entire absence of partiality or prejudice throughout the book, and the very interesting information contained in it for all matters directly or indirectly connected with the Exhibition, induce us to recommend the author to publish editions of it in the French and German languages. By this means he would be conferring a boon on our country's guests."

LADY'S NEWSPAPER.

"Mr. Peter Berlyn has produced a well arranged, clear, and concise hand book to this wonder of the world, in which he traces its origin, progress, and prospects, in a pleasing and interesting manner. This must have been a most difficult task, as the materials out of which he has formed his narrative are so widely scattered that it requires some one who perfectly and profoundly understands the subject (as we are convinced Mr. Berlyn does) to collect and arrange them in so satisfactory a manner. The ladies also will hail this work with pleasure, because, though containing every information on the subject, it is at the same time light, interesting, and infinitely superior to the dry and prosy style usually adopted in similar works. It is tastefully illustrated, has an elegant fancy binding, and forms a guide-book either for the library or the pocket."

NOTES AND QUERIES.

"A volume carefully compiled from authentic sources of information upon the several points set forth in its ample title page."

GARDENER AND FARMERS' JOURNAL.

"We do not go out of our province as horticultural journalists in noticing a work recently issued by Mr. Gilbert, of Paternoster-row. Our friends in the provinces will do well to study beforehand as many of the probable incidents of their trip as possible; and, though innumerable prints and tabular descriptions of the Exhibition Building have been issued, we have not had anything before like a connected history of the great project itself. The work before us is called 'A Popular Narrative of the Origin, History, Progress, and Prospects of the Great Exhibition of 1851; and we think the author, Mr. Berlyn, has treated his subject in perfect accordance with the title. More than this it is quite unnecessary to say as to the merits of the work; but we may just notice that the 'getting-up' has evidently been intrusted to careful hands. The binding is neat and tasteful, and, besides a ground-plan, a perspective view of the building is given."

MINING JOURNAL.

"This volume, which unostentatiously treats on the highly interesting subjects indicated in the title, is based on records of unimpeachable value. All speculation has been wisely avoided, and its pages present an unvarnished history of one of the most extraordinary undertakings of which the history of the world can boast; extraordinary in the fact of the people of this little island challenging the people of the universe to meet on its shores with specimens of their several productions of industry; and extraordinary in the magnitude, decidedly novel, and inconceivably rapid erection of the building for their reception. The history of every similar exhibition is traced back to its source; those of Manchester, Birmingham, London, and France are minutely recorded; the growing interest which followed every subsequent exposition statistically described, and every detail connected with the Royal Commission, the arrangements, the building, future rules, throughout a space of 200 pages, and finishing with a list of the local committees, conveys a vivid and correct picture of this vast national undertaking."

CHURCH AND STATE GAZETTE.

"A work that was wanted. It puts the public in full possession of every iota of intelligence in connexion with the Great Exhibition worth having, and has some very sensible remarks on the prospects of home exhibitors, especially at the forthcoming display. It is indispensable to all interested in the subject."

GUARDIAN.

"'A Popular Narrative of the Great Exhibition' was really needed, explaining its whole history from its first conception in the Prince Consort's brain, and Mr. Berlyn's book has amply supplied the need. It is a very smart volume, and the writer is duly impressed with the grandeur of his theme."

LEIGH HUNT'S JOURNAL.

"We can hardly speak too highly of this elegant and useful volume. Mr. Berlyn has done his part admirably, and the publisher has seconded him in the business department no less satisfactorily. All the floating and disconnected accounts that have hitherto been brought before the public from time to time are here collected and arranged in a very popular and lucid manner, while a mass of fresh information, entirely new and authentic, renders this book the only complete compendium of the Exhibition in all its bearings. The history of its origin is written with a graphic power and a narrative vigour very surprising on such a subject. You are carried along with as much interest as if reading a work of fiction. The contents fully justify the ample title, and in that tact lies more of eulogy than columns of praise could say."

THE EVENING EXPRESS.

"A neatly-printed volume on the History of the Exhibition; containing a careful digest of all the documents which the Commissioners have issued."

THE TABLET.

"Mr. Berlyn's book is an elegant volume by way of a guide to the Crystal Palace. It contains a well-condensed summary on everything connected with the subject of the Exhibition."

MORNING ADVERTISER.

"A gaily-boarded volume, nattily emblazoned on the outside with colours, with a tinted frontispiece of the Glass House from the same familiar aspect. It is dedicated to Prince Albert, and contains an elaborate introduction, in which the by-past expositions of Paris, Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin, &c. are duly noticed. It is as a whole a neat mode of preserving all the 'printed gossip,' as well as weightier reports of Commissioners, relating to the preparations of the shell of the Exhibition."

MARK-LANE EXPRESS.

"A most interesting record of the history and opinions as to the probable results of the World's Fair, to be held in the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park. The author has condensed into a most readable work every transaction which has given rise to this exhibition of the choice products of the world."

THE BUILDER.

"This book gives, in a concise and agreeable manner, a narrative of the progress of the scheme towards fruition, and an account of the building. The account is put together pleasantly, and makes a pretty book."

CHRISTIAN TIMES.

"A valuable and elegant introduction to the Great Industrial Exhibition. It contains much useful information, lucidly and carefully arranged."

NORTHERN STAR.

"Mr. Berlyn's book is all it professes to be. It contains an ample and popular narrative of the circumstances connected with the conception and ultimate realisation or the idea; and incidentally throws much light upon the progress and effects of similar exhibitions abroad. The author deserves the greatest credit for the lively, interesting, and accurate manner in which he has recorded all the leading events connected with the Exhibition. In doing this we are happy to perceive also that he has the manliness to do justice to those who first introduced the idea of such Exhibitions into this country, and who had to struggle with all the difficulties which usually dog the footsteps of innovators and inventors. The first exhibitions had to encounter prejudice and apathy, and the funds for carrying them out were comparatively small, and difficult to be procured; they had not the prestige of princely and titled names, to give them acceptance with the vulgar herd, who eagerly copy the fashion set by the great. They were the production of a pure love of art, and science, and industry, and a desire to promote the improvement of public taste and skill. One of the first promoters 'of the plan of National Expositions, similar to those on the Continent,' was Mr. George Wallis, formerly master of the Manchester School of Design; of whose exertions Mr. Berlyn makes honourable mention. It is exceedingly interesting to have presented at one view the gradual expansion of the original idea, through a succession of varied phases, to its ultimate development as an Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations. It appears clear that Prince Albert is entitled to the merit of giving it this cosmopolitan character; other exhibitions have always been either local, provincial, or national. The idea of making that of 1851 universal is due to the Prince Consort alone. The circumstances under which Mr. Paxton conceived the idea of the structure which now attracts the admiration of every beholder, in Hyde Park, read more like a sketch of the imagination than a sober reality; and the almost incredible rapidity with which the plan has been translated into a great fact is one of the proudest testimonies that can be borne to the industrial resources, skill and enterprise of this country. Of all the marvels that will be exhibited at the World's Fair next May, none will be so marvellous as the structure in which they are collected; and we confidently commend Mr. Berlyn's book as an agreeable companion and guide to every visitor, as well as a record of the growth of the Exhibition, well deserving of preservation on account of its intrinsic merits and historical value."

MANCHESTER EXAMINER AND TIMES.

"Mr. Berlyn (whom many of our readers will remember as an active and earnest promoter of the interests of our Athenæum, in his character of honorary secretary to that institution), having held an official situation in connexion with the Royal Commission for carrying out the business detail of the intended Exhibition, finds means to present us with an extremely able and instructive volume. His narrative is cleverly written, and affords ample information of the origin and progress of a movement which has already acquired a world-wide fame. The gradual advance of public opinion and feeling in reference to the study of art, and to the more general cultivation of a love for the ideal and the beautiful among the people, are care fully traced, and we have every reason to believe that credit is justly given to the humble but earnest workers in the cause."

LEEDS MERCURY.

"A popular narrative of the origin, history, progress, and prospects of the Great Exhibition, with a guide to the future rules and arrangements, by Peter Berlyn, has just been published by Gilbert, of Paternoster-row. It is a very able and useful volume, beautifully got up, and at a cheap rate."

LEEDS TIMES.

"Mr. Berlyn's book supplies a desideratum. It is the first attempt, so far as we know, to give a consecutive narrative of the circumstances which have given birth to the great design, whose realisation is to illustrate the history of the present year. He has done his work well. The narrative is entirely derived from authentic and official sources, to which Mr. Berlyn, from his connexion with the undertaking, had peculiar opportunities of access. The author regards the Exhibition, not as a sudden individual thought, but as the natural result of certain industrial ideas and tendencies which have been gradually developing themselves during several years; and this view leads him to trace the history of various prior exhibitions on a minor scale in this country, such as the polytechnic exhibitions in different towns, and the exhibitions of art and manufactures which have taken place, many years, in Manchester, Birmingham, and the metropolis. The proceedings more immediately connected with the great World's Exhibition now in preparation are then related from the commencement, and in a manner at once concise and complete. Finally, we have a full account of the rules and regulations determined on for the conduct of this remarkable undertaking. The volume contains several excellent illustrations, is tastefully bound, and in a portable form."

LIVERPOOL COURIER.

"This is an exceedingly interesting and useful book. It has been got up as a hand-book for the visitors to the Great Exhibition, but its object is more to give a condensed account of the history of the event than to serve as a guide within the building. The writer, who treats his subject most clearly and ably, enters into a brief narrative of all that has been hitherto done, in this and other countries, to foster national taste in connexion with these public displays. In our own countries he goes on, at length, into an investigation of what may be termed the initiatory exhibition lately held at Birmingham, and which, in its results, far exceeded the expectations of its founders. He also gives a concise history of the proceedings relative to the 'Palace of Glass,' from the time that its erection was a dreamy idea until it rose in its gigantic transparency to astonish the world."

LIVERPOOL ALBION.

"This is a book for the times and to the purpose. Its title-page tells with what object it has been written, and is well borne out by its contents. When we open it we find a concise and faithful account of the causes and progress of the world's gathering which is just upon us. In preparing his volume the author has taken care to avoid all 'culling of simples,' and to give only such information as may be depended upon, and which possesses more than ephemeral interest. It abounds also, in practical suggestions and philosophical observations. We will only say further that the publisher, although he does not puff the work by talking of giving it away, certainly comes as near as possible to that point in the price which he has fixed upon it. We can safely recommend it."

BIRMINGHAM JOURNAL.

"A cleverly-written and carefully-condensed little volume, containing all that has been done, and much that should be known, respecting the great event of the year. The author culls with great judgment from the addresses delivered at various meetings held throughout the country; the regulations issued by the Executive Committee are also introduced. Altogether, a more complete record, within the same amount of space, it would be impossible to find; it confers great credit upon the writer, who in addition is evidently an enthusiast in the work about which he writes so well."

LEICESTERSHIRE MERCURY.

"This volume should be in the hands of all who take an interest in the great event of this annus mirabilis, 1851. What it promises in the title-page it performs in those which follow. It contains an accurate and deeply interesting record of the causes and progress of the preparation for that gathering of the nations of the earth which we are about to witness, and chronicles all the official information on the subject which is worth preserving. The practical suggestions and observations to be found in it are greatly to the credit of the writer. We must also give our praise to the publisher, Mr. Gilbert, for the manner in which he has brought it out, and the low price at which he offers it to the buyer."

LIVERPOOL TIMES.

"Of course we are already deluged with hand-books, guide-books, &c., to the Exhibition. Such little works, properly compiled, will not only be interesting, but absolutely serviceable, to the country visitor. We have had oceans sent to us, varying in price as in truthfulness and English grammar. The best we have seen is a 'Popular Narrative of the Exhibition,' by Peter Berlyn, published by Gilbert, of Paternoster-row; a book distinguished not only by correctness and labour, but also by very considerable literary merit."

LINCOLNSHIRE TIMES.

"What the flower-garden is to the bees, attracting them to gather honey from its sweets, the Grand Exhibition has been to many a candidate anxious to take his place in the ranks of authorship. The book before us is one of the proofs of its stimulating powers. It fully and ably accomplishes all which the title-page leads us to expect, setting forth the causes and progress of that wondrous festival of industry at which the world is to meet in Britannia's Crystal Palace. The information which it contains may be relied upon as derived from the best sources; the practical suggestions are valuable; and the observations are penned in a highly philosophical spirit. We can safely recommend the work to our readers, and we are quite certain that everybody who buys it will be satisfied that his money has been well laid out. We speak not from our own authority only, but have our verdict backed by the opinion of persons competent to pronounce upon the merits of the volume before us."

INVERNESS COURIER.

"This little volume has a merit which belongs to but few books published in the present age. It is wanted. There has no doubt been a great deal written on the subject of which it treats, as well as a great deal spoken; but till now we have had only scattered and almost inaccessible information on the one hand, or mere catchpenny pamphlets on the other. Mr. Berlyn's excellence is, that he is honest; that his work fulfils the promise of its title-page. Officially connected from its outset with the great scheme which he describes, he has enjoyed peculiar facilities for this task, has known where to look for materials, and been able to judge of their relative usefulness and importance. Of these opportunities he has diligently availed himself, and the result is to be seen in the elegant book before us. Simple and popular in style, it is comprehensive and instructive in its contents; we therefore recommend it."

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Geographical Knowledge was to a considerable extent an essential necessity even in the early periods of our world, cultivated indeed at first for almost purely social purposes, yet in the same proportion as our progenitors increased in numbers, so also did their extended range of observation instil into their minds the necessity of more practical observations on the relative bearings of the districts through which they passed, noting at the same time the numerous changes of hill and dale, rivulet and stream, and the countless varieties of the wonderful products with which it pleased Almighty God to bless its various regions. Hence progressively arose the Topographical and Geographical Delineations with which the Scriptures abound; to a similar cause may also be traced the contributions which the savage tribes have at various periods of our World's History added to the branches of Geographical science.

Now, in the same proportion as any people forming a Nation develope their commercial and intellectual strength, in the same ratio has it pleased Providence to render it necessary that its inhabitants should not only become acquainted with the Topographical and Geographical features, relative distances and bearings, of their own and neighbouring nations, but of every portion of the known world, even extending their researches to unknown regions. Indeed, no member of a commercial nation, especially in one where education is much diffused, is qualified to act his part aright as one of its people, unless he is able to form a tolerably accurate notion of the names of Nations, Places, Seas, Rivers, Mountains, &c., their relative position and extent, as well as to learn how richly the Creator of the Earth has endowed them all with the means of ministering to those comforts and pleasures of which man in every state of society and climate so much stands in need.

These reflections might be much extended, but the limits of a prospectus will not permit it. Suffice it to say that every Englishman, be he rich or poor, should have access to modern Maps of the various portions of the World, in order to possess the means of cultivating a knowledge of its divisions, the names of the chief Nations, Places, &c. &c., as well as to be able to form intellectual and commercial ideas of its numerous products, and the respective regions from whence come the countless varieties of foreign substances now in use among us as articles of ornament or necessity.

Now, though a Modern Atlas of the World is so essential to every family in this kingdom, still it has been almost limited in its possession, on account of the high price at which all really good and practical works have hitherto been issued. To remove this difficulty has been the principal motive which has induced the Proprietors of "Philips' Penny Modern Atlas" to issue a work which they feel satisfied will be universally admitted to be surprisingly cheap, and not surpassed in usefulness by any attempt hitherto made to extend the knowledge of Geography.

LIST OF THE MAPS

Which will appear in Philips' Penny Atlas, any of which may now be had separately, price One Penny each Plain, or Twopence Coloured:—

THE CHEAPEST MAPS EVER ISSUED.

PHILIPS' SERIES

OF

LARGE SIXPENNY MAPS,

Size—Full Sheet Imperial, 22 by 27 Inches, Full Coloured.

Engraved in the best style, and embracing all the recent Geographical Discoveries.

*** This series of Maps is by far the largest, best, and cheapest ever offered for separate sale. Persons desirous of having a specimen of the series, can order a single Map, through their booksellers, or remit 10d. in postage-stamps to the Publishers, who will send any Map named, postage free.

Just published, complete in 400 very large and full pages, Demy 8vo,

Containing matter equal in quantity to 1,500 pages of ordinary 8vo volumes, Price only 4s., or postage free, 5s., strongly and neatly bound in cloth,

GILBERT'S COPIOUS SERIES OF PAMPHLETS

ON THE

ROMAN CATHOLIC QUESTION;

CONTAINING

Important Documents of Permanent Historical Interest having reference to the re-Establishment of the

CATHOLIC HIERARCHY IN ENGLAND,

1850-1.

The Editor of these Pamphlets deems it almost superfluous to dwell on the paramount importance of every respectable family possessing this volume of very special present and permanent interest. During the discussion of the exciting matters now at issue in this all-absorbing question, there can be no questioning the well-recognised fact that the possession of this copious and cheap volume is essential to every thoughtful and inquiring person in our beloved country. For those who are as yet unaware of the immense mass of interesting and important documents that are in its pages, AN INDEX OF ITS CONTENTS IS ISSUED FOR GRATUITOUS DISTRIBUTION—this will abundantly testify to the fact; and the Editor, thinks it only necessary to state that, with scarcely an exception, the whole of the documents are printed, verbatim, as they originally appeared, and in very numerous cases they have had the additional advantage of the direct and special revision of the authors.

The Editor expresses his conviction that all the important facts and documents relative to the "Roman Catholic Question" have appeared in the pages of these pamphlets. Doubtless, during the progress of the Ecclesiastical Titles Assumption Bill through the Houses of Parliament speeches of interest will be made; still the Editor thinks they will be merely elaborations of the materials already in these pages, devoid of original facts or documents.

*** Any persons who may wish to possess the Series or sheet containing specific articles particularised in the Index, will be at liberty to purchase it separately, at One Penny or Three-halfpence each sheet respectively, or at Twopence each extra post-free, through the publisher. Series 1 to 17 sell at 1d., and 18 to 25 at 1½d. each; but it must be observed that each sheet or Series contains several documents.

Just Published, demy 18mo, sewed, Price 2s. 6d., or accompanied by a large and accurate Map, and bound in Cloth, Price 5s.

THE TRAVELLER'S HAND-BOOK

AND NEW GUIDE FOR

EMIGRANTS THROUGH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Containing a description of the States, Cities, Towns, Villages, Watering-places, Colleges, &c.; with the Railroad, Stage, and Steam-boat Routes; the distances from place to place; and the Fares on the great Travelling Routes.

By J. CALVIN SMITH.

Just Published, in a neat Cover,

PHILIPS'

SHILLING ATLAS OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY,

CONTAINING NINE IMPERIAL QUARTO MAPS,

ENGRAVED ON STEEL, & CONSTRUCTED FROM THE MOST RECENT AUTHORITIES.

CONTENTS.

EASTERN HEMISPHERE. WESTERN HEMISPHERE. EUROPE. ASIA. AFRICA. AMERICA. ENGLAND. IRELAND. SCOTLAND.

Lately Published, price 2s.; or 2s. 6d. bound in Cloth,

PHILIPS' YOUNG SCHOLAR'S ATLAS,

CONTAINING

Thirteen Large Quarto Maps, Full Coloured.

CONTENTS.

EASTERN HEMISPHERE. WESTERN HEMISPHERE. ENGLAND. SCOTLAND. IRELAND. FRANCE. EUROPE. ASIA. AFRICA. NORTH AMERICA. SOUTH AMERICA. PALESTINE. UNITED STATES.

Just Published, Price 3s. 6d. in Sheets, carefully coloured; 4s. 6d. in case; or 7s. 6d. mounted on black rollers and varnished,

A NEW TRAVELLING

MAP OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED ON STEEL,

AND COMPILED FROM THE MOST RECENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT SURVEYS AND OTHER AUTHENTIC SOURCES,

Showing the whole of the Railways, Canals, &c., to the present time, and the distances from place to place in hundreds of miles, taking the City of New York as the centre.

The Publishers can, with confidence, recommend this Map of the United States as the most authentic and elaborate Map that has ever been produced.

*** The works on this and the fifteen preceding pages are published by JAMES GILBERT, 49, Paternoster-row, London, wholesale and retail bookseller, publisher, and newsvendor.

Foreign Orders will be executed by J. GILBERT on liberal terms; or they can be either sent to any wholesale bookseller or stationer; or to any of the numerous merchants and manufacturers who export to all parts of the world.

It will be necessary, however, to order GILBERT'S Editions, Published at 49, Paternoster-row, London.

SALISBURY, PRINTER. PRIMROSE HILL, SALISBURY-SQUARE, FLEET-STREET.

Notes.

[1]

A complete list of the names of all the competitors, together with those selected by the Committee, will be found in the Appendix; also a description and views of the two designs specially referred to.

[2]

This "memorandum" will be found in the Appendix.

[3]

The figures quoted are not quite correct, as will be seen hereafter.

[4]

The surface covered by the Basilica of St. Peter's at Rome amounts to 223,900 square feet, the Cathedral at Milan occupies 124,100, and St. Paul's, London, 114,900 square feet.

[5]

It is perhaps necessary to mention here, that the leakage of the roof which was at first much complained of was owing to incomplete construction, and not to any defect in the principle, or in the manner in which it has been carried out.

[6]

About three hundred planks were passed through the machine in a working-day of ten hours, allowing the necessary stoppages for sharpening the cutters; and if only three widths of sash-bar were produced out of each blank, the quantity finished per diem would amount to about two miles and three quarters. This machinery, as well as that for grooving and moulding the ridges, was worked at the Phoenix Saw-mills, Cumberland-basin, Regent's Park, belonging to Mr. Birch.

[7]

A This piece of machinery is only novel in its application, as it is similar to that used by brush-makers for drilling a number of small holes in close and regular arrangement.