_Preparing for Publication._
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_ 21_s._
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_ 15_s._
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.
WISE SAWS
AND
MODERN INSTANCES.