*EPITAPHE SUR LE ROI DE PRUSSE. CE mortel profana tous les talens divers, Il chanta les vertus, et commit tous les crimes. TRANSLATION. EPITAPH ON THE KING OF PRUSSIA. HE every human talent misemployed, He filled his country and the world with strife, Thousands for him in honour's bed have died, But from his own not one e'er sprung to life. Said to have been written by Voltaire. OF THE PRINCIPAL PUBLICATIONS FROM WHICH THE PRESENT VOLUME HAS BEEN COMPOSED: TO WHICH ARE ADDED, A FEW BRIEF CRITICISMS ON THEIR RESPECTIVE MERITS. A Account, an historical, of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea to which is prefixed an account of King James's College at the same place, with engravings and biographical anecdotes. 1 vol. 12mo. p. 114, 3s. 6d. Faulkner, Chelsea, 1806. A correct account of so celebrated an establishment as Chelsea College is as worthy of the perusal of every youth whose ambition leads him to military views He will learn, from this little volume, that while, in foreign countries, the war-worn veteran is left, after the fatigues of arduous service, to beggary and wretchedness, in our own happy isle, his country has provided for him a munificent receptacle, in which he may pass with tranquillity his declining years. It is an institution worthy of Britons, and it is well described. An Inquiry into the requisite Cultivation and present State of the Arts of Design in England. By Prince Hoare. 1 vol. 8vo. p. 270. 7s. Phillips, 1806. Mr. Hoare modestly observes, that it is not his design to present his readers with a complete investigation of the facul No books are inserted in this list but such as have been perused by the editor, for the purpose of making extracts and comments. The criticisms are, therefore, the result of his own impartial opinion. ties of painting and sculpture, but to offer such remarks as have occurred to him from his peculiar situation (that of Secretary to the Royal Academy.) His object is to direct the national attention to the encouragement of the arts, by gentle reasoning and obvious exposition. His remarks are founded in truth and justice, and he will derive much credit from their publicity. Adventures (The) of Victor Allan. By Mrs. Fortnum, Author of Waldorf, &c. 2 vols. 12mo. p. 348. 7s. Hodgson, 1806. Mrs. F. has made herself known to the public by six or seven different novels; and we have nothing to which we wish to object in the one before us. We do not think that its plot or st.le will add to that portion of credit which the author has acquired by her previous labours. Alphonsine; or, Maternal Affection. A Novel. By Madame de Genlis. 4 vols. 11. 2s. 1806. Of all the works which Madame de Genlis has favoured the public, none is more calculated to gratify the friends of literature than this interesting effusion of her genius. The education of Alphonsine in a cave, the solitary partner of her mother's woe, unknown to any other being than her parent, ignorant of the nature of light, and fancying that her habitation is a whole world, presents a fruitful harvest of new ideas, and Madame de Genlis has proved a careful reaper. The translation is well performed. Adrian and Orilla. A play, in 5 Acts, with Songs. By Mr. Dimond, jun. 1s. 6d. Longman and Co. 1806. The plot of this play rather borders on the German school, but it contains many affecting incidents, abundance of good sentiments, and plenty of luxuriant language. Anglo-Saxons (The); or, The Court of Elthelwulph. A Romance. By L. Armstrong, Esq. 4 vols. 12mo. 18s. 1806. This is an historical novel, a kind more interesting and edifying than any other. The author is an elegant writer, and by this work of fancy has shewn himself capable of greater performances. Romance writing is certainly below his ta lents. Account of the Life and Writings of Dr. James Beattie, L. L. D. late Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic in the Marischal College and University of Aberdeen. Including many of his original Letters. By Sir William Forbes, of Pitsigo, one of the Executors of Dr. B. 2 vols. 4to. p. 846. 21. 12s. 6d. Murray, 1806. Dr. Beattie was one of the numerous writers who have raised the literary character of Scotland to a pitch which has scarcely been equalled by any nation of antiquity, of the same extent of population, nor by any of modern times.From our various quotations, our readers will judge how highly we estimate this work, and they will be enabled, by perusing them, to form an accurate idea of its merits. We believe a cheaper edition of it, in octavo, has lately been published. A Voyage to Cochin-china in the Year 1792 and 1793; containing a general View of the valuable Productions and the political importance of this flourishing Kingdom, and also of such European Settlements as were visited on the Voyage; with Sketches of the Manners, Character, and Condition of their several Inhabitants. To which is annexed, an Account of a Journey made in the Years 1801 and 1802, to the Residence of the Chief of the Boshuana Nation, being the remotest Point in the Interior of Southern Africa to which Europeans have hitherto penetrated. The Tracts and Descriptions taken from a Manuscript Journal, with a Chart of the Route. By John Barrow, Esq. F. R. S. Author of Travels in Southern Africa, and Travels in China. Illustrated and embellished with several Engravings by Medland, coloured after the original Drawings by Mr. Alexander and Mr. Daniell. 4to. pp. 468. 31. 13s. 6d. Cadell and Davies. 1806. The same instruction and amusement which have been derived frou. Mr. Barrow's former travels will be obtained by those who peruse the present. It abounds with interesting remarks and judicious observations. The engravings are also well executed, and give a correct idea of the objects which they represent. A Collection of Epitaphs and Monumental Inscriptions, Historical, Biographical, Literary, and Miscellaneous. To which is prefixed, an Essay on Epitaphs. By Dr. Johnson. 2 vols. 12mo. p. 559. 12s. Lackington, Allen and Co. 1806. The contents of these volumes may be considered as excellent church-yard gleanings, and their perusal will excite many a smile at the vanity, the folly, and the eccentricity of human nature. Adelaide; or, The Chateau de St. Pierre. A Tale of the Sixteenth Century. By Mrs. Edgeworth. 4 vols. 12mo. p. 920. 18s. Hughes. 1806. Novels of the kind, like Adelaide, have always been successful amongst our fair countrywomen, who prefer an ancient story, as more consistent with their ideas of romance. Adelaide contains many touching incidents, and the style is correct throughout, and often elegant. A A Winter in London; or, Sketches of Fashion. Novel. By T. Surr, Esq. 3 vois. 12mo. p. 1012. 13s. 6d. Phillips. 1806. The very extraordinary success of this novel is a sufficient criterion of its merits. When our last volume was published, it had just made its appearance, and we mentioned it with strong commendatory terms, in our introduction. It has since gone through eight editions. We consider it to be the severest satyre that has ever appeared on the detested manners of the fashionable world. B. Battle (The) of Trafalgar. A Poem. To which is added, a Selection of Fugitive Pieces. Chiefly written at Sea. By Lawrence Halloran, D. D. late Chaplain of the Britannia, and Secretary to Rear-Admiral the Earl of Northesk. 10s. 6d. White. This poem was written on the scene of action, shortly after |