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tion, of all the purest and most approved Ternis, according to the most eminent Lexicographers and Orators. Fourth Edition, much improved, and stereotyped; 4s. bound.

"In a very modest preface Mr. Enfield observes, 'that the Editor of such a work as this, has little to do, but to familiarize the mind to knowledge already extant, and to endeavour, by lucid arrangement of the materials of his predecessors, to smooth the path of science.' Humble as such pretensions are, the task is one which requires the exercise both of considerable judgment and of great industry; and it is but common justice to say, that Mr. Enfield has displayed both, in the compilation and arrange ment of the useful little volume before us." Anti-Jacobin Review, Aug. 1817.

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE, for the Use of Children and Young Persons; with Questions for Examination, and a Sketch of Scripture Geography, illustrated with Maps. By the Rev. WILLIAM TURNER, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The Sixth Edition, 18mo; Price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

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CATECHISM OF NATURE, improved and enlarged. The Tenth Edition. Price 1s. 6d.

"Read Nature, Nature is a Friend to Truth."
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