The object of the present work is strictly historical,--yet it affords elucidation of many obscure passages in the Old Testament; avails itself of the casual evidence of heathen writers; and throws new light on the manners and customs of the “Unchanging East,” by references to the ablest modern travellers. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS. _With very numerous Woodcuts. 2 vols._ The study of Natural History is at all times pleasing and instructive; the object on this occasion has been to render it doubly captivating by a plain and simple style, and by the numerous wood engravings. The extravagant price of books of Natural History has deterred many, and it is no exaggeration to assert that the information and embellishments contained in these volumes could hardly be purchased in any other form at a cost of less than several pounds. COMPENDIUM OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY: A SURVEY OF THE WISDOM OF GOD IN THE CREATION. By JOHN WESLEY. A New Edition, by ROBERT MUDIE. 3 Vols. John Wesley’s name is a guarantee for the moral rectitude of the original volumes, as well as the full information which they contained at first publication; but since that time the progress of natural science has been greater than during the whole previous period of human history. Following Wesley’s arrangement, the editor has incorporated the most recent discoveries, adding many new facts to those of Baron Cuvier: he has pursued the history of invertebrated animals down to the very verge of animal existence, and annexed a full account of the vegetable kingdom. The re-edited work, therefore, is not only introductory on detached portions of nature to students, but recapitulatory to such as have already consulted the details. It may not be immaterial to remark that, while controverted points are studiously avoided, the very latest discoveries are introduced, and the language employed is free from that technicality which may gratify pedantry with out promoting knowledge. THE LIFE OF ALI PASHA OF TEPELENI VIZIER OF EPIRUS. By R. A. DAVENPORT.