LAYS AND LEGENDS OF FANCY AND FABLE.
A Collection of Oriental Tales,
ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE IMAGINATIVE CHARACTER OF DIFFERENT
AGES AND NATIONS:
Designed to elucidate the philosophy of fiction as well as to afford specimens of those marvels which have entered into popular belief, and taken a permanent place in literature. The classical inventions of the Greeks, the romantic fables of the middle ages, the gorgeous and sometimes gloomy conceptions of the orientals, and our own pleasing superstitions of fairy lore, will be exemplified by specimens, and the influence of fancy on belief will be illustrated by a variety of legends most of which have not hitherto been brought before the English public. By W. C. Taylor, L.L.D.
Adorned with Twenty beautiful line Engravings on Steel, from pictures by British Artists, and several Woodcuts, elegantly printed in demy 4to, and richly bound in gilt, Price 21s.
THE BOOK OF ART;
Or, Cartoons, Frescoes, Sculpture, and Decorative Art, as applied to the New Houses of Parliament, as also to building in general: with an Appendix, containing an Historical Notice of the Exhibitions in Westminster Hall.
The Volume, which will contain at least One Hundred Engravings, is printing in the best manner, in royal 4to. Price 15s. handsomely bound.
On the 1st of November, Part 1., Price Half-a-crown, to be continued Monthly, and completed in Ten Parts,
WANDERINGS OF A PEN AND PENCIL;
Being the results of an antiquarian and picturesque tour through the Midland Counties of England, by F. P. Palmer & Alfred Crowquill. The illustrations will be drawn on wood by the latter, and engraved by our best wood-cutters.
The Book will present something of interest for those readers who cherish the affection for antiquity, or an appreciation of manners, customs, and legends which abound in the nooks of "Merry England."
At Christmas,
THE
HONEY STEW OF THE COUNTESS BERTHA.
A Fairy Tale.
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH OF ALEXANDER DUMAS BY
MARIANNE TAYLOR.
With Coloured Engravings.
Square Royal.
RAMBLES IN NORMANDY.
BY JAMES HAIRBY, M.D.
Normandy, the cradle of our monarchy and aristocracy, the last resting-place of our early kings, and the scene of our first great struggles against France, must ever have strong interest for Englishmen. We find our national associations connected with its most striking localities; and many of our leading families must refer to the archives of this province for the antiquities of their race. It is also as rich in natural scenery as it is in historical associations; its peasants surpass those of the rest of France in industry, intelligence, and comforts; while the numerous English families who annually visit its sea-coast for the purpose of bathing have brought it almost as close to England in alliance as it was anciently in connection.
This Volume will record the impressions of a two years' residence, and sundry journeyings in the province, furnishing a useful guide to visitors, and information for tarry-at-home travellers. The Illustrations will consist of a variety of subjects, Costume, Landscape, and Architecture.
