Introductory remarks, 45—His parentage, 48—Birth, education, youthful adventures, embraces the sea service, 52—Promoted to be a midshipman in his majesty’s ship Renommeé, 58—Service in the East Indies, nearly drowned, storming fort Louis, 64—Service on the lakes of Canada, crosses the ice to York, Upper Canada, great sufferings, Huron Indians, 73—Second step of promotion, and conduct while an officer on half-pay, 82—Acquaintance with Dr. Oudney, and his first expedition to Africa, 91—Second expedition to Africa, 94—Account of Mungo Park’s death, arrival at Soccatoo, his baggage seized by Bello, falls ill, Lander’s account of his death, 112. * * * * * MAJOR LAING’S LIFE. * * * * * Birth and parentage, 117—Assists his father as a teacher, 118—Enters the Edinburgh volunteers as ensign, 118—Goes to Barbadoes, 119—Placed on half-pay, 120—Appointed Lieutenant and Adjutant, and goes to Sierra Leone, 120—Goes on an embassy to Kambia, 120—Description of the country, &c. 125—Penetrates into the country of the Soolimas, 126—Description of his route, 130—Inoculates the children in Falaba, 136—Returns to Sierra Leone, 138—Sent to England with despatches, 139—Promoted to be a Major, leaves London for Tripoli on his way to Timbuctoo, 139—Marries Miss Warrington, 140—Leaves Tripoli, 140—His journey, 142—His party attacked, and himself wounded, 143—Report of his death, 144. _Publications by the same Author._ 1. A Sermon on the Return of Peace; preached at Holcome, Lancashire, on the 7th July 1814. Bishop Law, then of Chester, and now of Bath and Wells, in a Letter to the Author, thus stated his opinion of the above discourse. “REV. SIR,—I have read your sermon with great pleasure, and entire approbation. It is a composition every way respectable.” 2. A Narrative of the King’s Visit to Scotland, in August 1822. 3. A Treatise on Religion inserted in the Encyclopædia Edinensis. The late venerable Sir Henry Moncrieff was pleased to express his unqualified approbation of the above Treatise. 4. A Catechism of the Evidences of the Christian Religion. _From the Edinburgh Saturday Evening Post._—“Into a small compass, and at a cheap price, the author has condensed the substance of many large treatises, which the interest of the subject has called forth. The style is plain, simple, and forcible; and we venture to affirm that he who makes himself master of the volume, small as it is, will never be at a loss to give an answer to any man that asketh him a reason of the hope that is in him.” _Extract of a Letter from W. Grant, Esq. Manchester._—“Your Catechism of the Evidences of Christianity is admirably calculated for the improvement of youth.” 5. A Classical Atlas, with a Memoir on Ancient Geography, dedicated to the Rector and Masters of the High School of Edinburgh. In 22 Maps, neatly coloured, and half-bound, 8vo. Price 6s.