THE PRIMÆVAL ANTIQUITIES OF DENMARK. By J. J. A. WORSAAE, Member
of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Copenhagen. Translated and
applied to the illustration of similar Remains in England, by
WILLIAM J. THOMS, F. S. A., Secretary of the Camden Society. With
numerous Woodcuts. 8vo. 10_s._ 6_d._
"The best antiquarian handbook we have ever met with--so clear is
its arrangement, and so well and so plainly is each subject
illustrated by well-executed engravings.... It is the joint
production of two men who have already distinguished themselves as
authors and antiquarians."--_Morning Herald._
"A book of remarkable interest and ability.... Mr. Worsaae's book
is in all ways a valuable addition to our literature.... Mr. Thoms
has executed the translation in flowing and idiomatic English, and
has appended many curious and interesting notes and observations
of his own."--_Guardian._
"The work, which we desire to commend to the attention of our
readers, is signally interesting to the British antiquary. Highly
interesting and important work."--_Archæological Journal._
See also the _Gentleman's Magazine_ for February 1850.
Oxford: JOHN HENRY PARKER, and 337. Strand, London.
Just published, with Twelve Engravings, and Seven Woodcuts, royal 8vo.
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THE SEVEN PERIODS OF ENGLISH ARCHITECTURE DEFINED AND ILLUSTRATED.
An Elementary Work, affording at a single glance a comprehensive
view of the History of English Architecture, from the Heptarchy to
the Reformation. By EDMUND SHARPE, M.A., Architect.
"Mr. Sharpe's reasons for advocating changes in the nomenclature
of Rickman are worthy of attention, coming from an author who has
entered very deeply into the analysis of Gothic architecture, and
who has, in his 'Architectural Parallels,' followed a method of
demonstration which has the highest possible
value."--_Architectural Quarterly Review._
"The author of one of the noblest architectural works of modern
times. His 'Architectural Parallels' are worthy of the best days
of art, and show care and knowledge of no common kind. All his
lesser works have been marked in their degree by the same careful
and honest spirit. His attempt to discriminate our architecture
into periods and assign to it a new nomenclature, is therefore
entitled to considerable respect."--_Guardian._
London: GEORGE BELL, 186. Fleet Street.