HISTORY, TRAVELS, BIOGRAPHY, ETC.
Reading edition
In 1 Vol. 8vo., Price 14s. cloth. A HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN OF 1814 IN FRANCE. Translated from the Original of A. Mikhailofsk-Danilefsky, Aide-de-Camp and Private Secretary of the late Emperor Alexander. Illustrated by Plans of the Operations of the Army, and of the Seat of War.
“A work of this description, which contributes new data for the Military History of the age, cannot fail of proving acceptable to the public. It is written by a well-known Russian-General; and the details, we feel sure, are as correct as they are interesting.”—United Service Gaz.
“Although the military operations of the invasion of France have been before narrated by numerous eye-witnesses, still there is much new and interesting matter in the present history.”—Naval and Military Gaz.
In 2 Vols., Post 8vo., with a New Map of the Chinese Empire, Price 1l. 4s. cloth boards.
CHINA OPENED;
Or, a Display of the Topography, History, Customs, Manners, Arts, Manufactures, Commerce, Literature, Religion, Jurisprudence, &c. of the Chinese Empire.
By the Rev. Charles Gutzlaff.
Revised by the Rev. Andrew Reed, D.D.
“We obtain from these volumes more information of a practical kind than from any other publication; a closer view of the domestic life of the Chinese—of the public institutions—the manufactures—natural resources—and literature. The work in fact is full of information, gathered with diligence, and fairly leaves the English reader without any excuse for ignorance on the subject.”—Atlas.
“This is by far the most interesting, complete, and valuable account of the Chinese Empire, that has yet been published.”—Sun.
Also by the same Author, In 2 Vols., Demy 8vo., boards, Price 21s. A HISTORY OF THE CHINESE EMPIRE, ANCIENT AND MODERN. Comprising a Retrospect of the Foreign Intercourse and Trade with China. Illustrated by a New and Corrected Map of the Empire.
“We cordially recommend this exceedingly interesting account of this very interesting country.”—London Review.
“Mr. Gutzlaff has evidently combined industry with talent in producing this work, which far exceeds in information, research, and apparent veracity, any thing we have before seen concerning this curious and singular nation.”—London News.
In demy 8vo., with a Map and Plates. Fifth Edition. Price 3s. cloth.
AN ACCOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENTS OF THE NEW ZEALAND COMPANY,
From Personal Observations during a Residence there.
By the Hon. Henry William Petre.
“This is a valuable contribution to our sources of information respecting New Zealand, and the best proof of the Author’s very favourable opinion of the country, is his making immediate arrangements to return there as a Colonist.”
Post 8vo., Price 8s. cloth, with Maps and Plates.
NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AND NEW SOUTH WALES:
A Record of recent Travels in these Colonies, with especial reference to Emigration, and the advantageous employment of Labour and Capital.
By R. G. Jameson, Esq.
“Mr. Jameson is an intelligent and unprejudiced observer, and has made good use of his faculties.”—Spectator.
Just Published, price 2s. 6d. cloth.
NARRATIVE OF A RESIDENCE IN VARIOUS PARTS OF NEW ZEALAND,
Together with a Description of the Present State of the Company’s Settlements.
By Charles Heaphy.
“Of all the Works about the New Zealand Settlements, Mr. Heaphy’s will best tell the inquirer ‘What they are like.’”—Spectator.
“This is a valuable, unpretending, and well-written narrative. It contains much useful information, and in the hands of those who intend to emigrate, it will prove a valuable directory.”—Atlas.
In demy 8vo., Price 3s. 6d. sewed.
NEW ZEALAND DESCRIBED,
A Series of Letters on the Colonization of that Island, and on the present condition and Prospects of its Native Inhabitants.
By John Dunmore Lang, D.D.,
Principal of the Australian College, and Senior Minister of the Church of Scotland in New South Wales.
“To persons who may have formed an idea of betaking themselves to this new asylum, we earnestly recommend Dr. Lang’s book, a seasonable, authentic, and highly useful pamphlet.”—Times.