Gustavus Adolphus, and Charles the XII. King of Sweden, and Zisca, the Bohemian; and if a tolerable account could be got of the exploits of Scanderbeg, it would be inestimable, for he exceeds all officers, ancient and modern, in the conduct of a small defensive army!; I met with him in the Turkish history, but no where else. The life of Suetonius, too, contains many fine things in this way.

There is a book lately published that I have heard commended, "Art "de la Guerre Practique." suppose it is collected from all the best authors that treat of war: and there is a little volume, intitled "Traité de la Petite Guerre," that your brother should take in his pocket when he goes upon out-duties and detachments. The Mareschal de Puysegur's book is in esteem. I believe Mr. Townsend will think this catalogue long enough; and if he had patience to read, and desire to apply, as I am persuaded he has, the knowledge contained in them, there is wherewithal to make him a considerable person in his profession, and, of course, very useful and serviceable to his country. In general, the lives of all the great commanders, of all good histories of warlike nations, will be very instructive, and lead him naturally to imitate what he must necessarily approve of.

In these days of scarcity, and in these unlucky times, it is much to be wished that all our young soldiers of birth and education would follow your brother's steps; and as they will have their turn to command, that they would try to make themselves fit for that important trust without it, we must sink under the supreme abilities and indefatigable industry of our restless neighbours.

You have drawn a larger letter upon yourself than, perhaps, you expected, but I could hardly make it shorter without doing wrong to good authors.

In what a strange manner have we conducted our affairs in the Mediterranean! Quelle belle occasion manquée!

I am, with perfect esteem, dear Sir,

Your most humble Servant,

JAMES WOLFE.

History of Wales.

The following books, although they are merely tours, abound in historical matter, and are well calculated to acquaint us with the present and former state of all parts of Wales.

Pennant, Warrington, Bingley, Malkin, Powell.

Bingley has an ingenious dissertation upon the language, manners, and customs of the Welch.

History of Scotland.

The Chronicles of Scotland, by Boyce and Bellenden, 2 vols. quarto, beautifully printed, 5/5s ROBERTSON. The History of Scotland, during the reign of Queen Mary and King James the Sixth, by William Robertson, 3 vols. 18s

The whole works of Robertson are published in 12 vols. octavo. 4l 4s: they contain the History of Charles the Fifth-Scotland-India-America There is a very neat edition printed by Pickering, in 8 vols. octavo, price 3l 3s, with five portraits GUTHRIE. The general History of Scotland, in 10 vols. octavo, by W. Guthrie, is a book now rarely consulted

DALRYMPLE. The Annals of Scotland, from the accession of Malcolm the Third to that of the House of Stuart, published in 3 vols. octavo, by Sir David Dalrymple, 17 10s

The historical, philological, and antiquarian labors of Sir David Dalrymple, are such as entitle their author to the foremost rank among his contemporaries.

PINKERTON. An Inquiry into the History of Scotland, 2 vols. quarto

He has likewise published the History of Scotland, from the accession of the Stuarts to Mary, 1797, and Scottish Gallery of Portraits, 1799

LAING. The History of Scotland, with a preliminary dissertation respecting Mary's participation in the murder of Darnley, 4 vols. octavo, 1/ 12s

A work particularly rich in illustrative notes.

CHALMERS. The Caledonia of Mr. George Chalmers, of which three volumes have already appeared, in quarto, (to be completed in five,) is a work of stupendous labour, 31 3s each volume

Dr. Dibdin designates him the Atlas of Scottish Antiquaries, leaving no department untouched, whom neither difficulties tire, nor dangers daunt.

Life of Mary, Queen of Scots, by the same pen, 3 vols. octavo, 21 8s

This is a recent production, of great excellence, and must have a place in every well furnished Library of Scottish Literature.

BENGER. Memoirs of the Life of Mary, Queen of Scots, by Miss Benger, 2 vols. octavo, Il 4s

Miss Benger has largely availed herself of the store of historical information displayed in Mr. Chalmers's book.

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COOK. The History of the Reformation in Scotland,

by Dr. Cook, 3 vols. octavo, 21s

This is a book executed with great judgment and impartiality, as connected with the history of Scotland.

M'CRIE. The Life of John Knox, by Dr. M'Crie,

2 vols. 17 Is

The Life of Andrew Melville, by the same author

These works contain a valuable body of ecclesiastical and literary history relating to Scotland.

MACKENZIE. Memoirs of the Affairs of Scotland, by Sir George Mackenzie, Kt.

JOHNSTON. The History of the Rebellion in Scotland, of 1745-6, containing the causes of the Pretender's defeat at Culloden, by the Chevalier Johnston, Aide-du-camp to Prince Edward Charles, octavo, 15s

These memoirs possess all the interest of romance, and exhibit traits of the character and feeling of the times.

A view of the History of Scotland, from the earliest records to the Rebellion in 1745, in a series of letters, 3 vols. octavo.

History of Ireland.

LELAND. The History of Ireland, by Dr. Thomas Leland, 3 vols. quarto, is a book often referred to, as also the work of Ware, 3 vols. folio.

PLOWDEN. The History of Ireland, 3 vols. quarto, by John Plowden, or 3 vols. octavo, 11 11s 6d WAKEFIELD. An Account of Ireland, 2 vols. quarto,

67 6s, by Edward Wakefield.

This is a work of considerable value in a statistical point of view. Mr. Wakefield has bestowed great labour upon his book, and is justly appreciated for the fidelity and accuracy of its details.

GORDON. The History of Ireland, to the union of

1801, 2 vols. octavo, by the Rev. William Gordon, 1/4s

The same author wrote a History of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, published in 1801

O'CONOR. Rerum Hibernicarum Scriptores Veteres,

with copious notes, prolegomena, and indexes, by Dr. Charles O'Conor, librarian to the Duke of Buckingham

The first volume only has been published, which will be found replete with much curious, recondite, and interesting lore, relative to Ireland.

CROKER. Researches in the South of Ireland, by

T. Crofton Croker, with sixteen plates, quarto, 21 2s

Though this volume contains considerable antiquarian research, there is still much valuable information.

There is a volume of Travels in Ireland, by Reid, which is preceded by a long historical account, in octavo, 12s

Letters from the Irish Highlands, duodecimo, 7s There is also a History of Ireland, by Barlow, in octavo, and by O'Halloran, in 3 vols. octavo.

Aids to the History of Great Britain.

PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES.

The Parliamentary Debates and State Trials, necessarily form a part of every senator's library. HANSARD. The Parliamentary History of England, from the earliest period to the year 1803, in 36 closely printed volumes, royal octavo, at 1/11s 6d per volume, under the care and revision of T. C. Hansard.

From the year 1803 the Parliamentary History is continued downwards, in the work entitled Parliamentary Debates. It contains the most accurate accounts of all proceedings and debates in both Houses of Parliament, with all the official docu

ments.

The Parliamentary Debates are also published in royal octavo, and form, to the death of George the Third, 41 vols. each volume sold at 1/ 11s 6d There is a new series of the present reign of which seven volumes are published at 17 11s 6d each. A Summary of the Session of 1825 was published in post octavo, with the intention of continuing it annually.