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Urwick, Rev. William, Jr., pastor of the Congregational Church at St. Albans, England; tutor in New College, Edinburgh. 1. (Ed.) Historical Sketches of Nonconformity in the County Palatine of Chester. By Various Ministers and Laymen in the County. Manchester and Lon., 1864, 8vo. 2. (Trans.) Christian Dogmatics: a Compendium of the Doctrines of Christianity; from the German of H. Martensen, Edin., 1866, 8vo. 3. (Trans.) The Christian Doctrine of Sin, by J. Müller, Edin., 1868, 2 vols. 8vo. 4. Ecumenical Councils: a Course of Lectures, Manchester, 1870, 6 parts, 12mo. 5. (Ed.) The Life and Letters of William Urwick. Edited by his Son. Lon., 1870, 8vo. 6. (Trans.) An Introduction to the New Testament, by F. Bleck, Edin., 1870, 2 vols. 8vo. 7. The Nonconformists and the Education Act: a Protest and a Plea, Lon., 1872, 8. (Trans.) Biblico-Theological Lexicon of New Testament Greek; from the German of Hermann Cremer, Edin., 1872, Svo; 3d ed., with Supplement, 1878. 9. Errors of Ritualisin: a Course of Lectures, Lon., 1872, 12mo. 10. The Servant of Jehovah: a Commentary, Grammatical and Critical, upon Isaiah lii. 13-liii. 12: with Dissertations upon the Authorship, &c., Edin., 1877, 8vo. 11. Indian Pictures drawn with Pen and Pencil. Illust. Lon., 1881, imp. 8vo. 12. (Trans.) Critical and Exegetical Hand-Book to the Gospel of John; from the German of H. A. W. Meyer: the Translation revised and edited by F. Crombie, D.D.: with Preface and Notes to American Edition by A. C. Kendrick, D.D., N. York, 1884, 8vo. 13. Nonconformity in Herts: being Lectures upon the Nonconforming Worthies of St. Albans, and Memorials of Puritanism and Nonconformity in all the Parishes of the County of Hertford, Lon., 1884.

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"Many faults might be found with this book on the score of style, and, we think, good taste also; ... when every objection that can reasonably be made has been raised, justice compels us to say that we do not remember ever to have come upon a book which shows signs of more painstaking research, and, we may add, as far as we have been able to test it, of greater accuracy of statement. . . . For the area which it covers, it is the best book on Nonconformity that has been written."-Ath., No.

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14. Bible Truths and Church Errors: Lectures on John Bunyan not a Baptist, Lon., 1888, 8vo.

Usher, E. P. The Law pertaining to the Sale of Personal Property as contained in the Statutes of Massachusetts, the Decisions of its Supreme Judicial Court, and the Statutes of the United States, Bost., 1886, 8vo. Usher, Frank. 1. The Three Oxonians, Lon., 1873, 3 vols. p. 8vo. 2. A Strange Love, Lon., 1874, 3 vols. p. 8vo. 3. The Warnaghs: a Romance of the Arctic Ocean, Lon., 1875, 3 vols. p. 8vo. Usher, Rufus, [ante, vol. iii., add.] Tax and Tillage, Morally, Socially, and Politically considered, Lon., 1878, 8vo.

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Usill, George William. Practical Surveying: Text-Book for Students, &c., Lon., 1888, p. 8vo. Usill, Rev. James Harley, M.A., graduated at Trinity College, Cambridge, 1852; ordained 1852; perpetual curate of All Saints', Eastbourne, from 1879. 1. Twelve Sermons preached in the Parish Church of St. Giles, Northampton, Lon., 1857, 8vo. 2. Advent Sermons on Prophecy Fulfilled and Fulfilling, Lon., 1882,

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Ussher, Richard. An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Croxall in the County of Derby. Illust. Lon., 1881, 4to. Only 100 copies printed.

"The best parochial history that has yet been written." -Ath, No. 2838.

Ussher, William Augustus Edmond, F.G.S. 8vo. Privately printed. The Post-Tertiary Geology of Cornwall, Hertford, 1879,

Utley, E. London Banks, &c., (April, 1875,) Lon., 1875, p. 8vo.

Utter, Mrs. Rebecca, (Palfrey,) b. 1844, at Barnstable, Mass. Poems, Bost., 1888, 16mo. The King's Daughter, and other

Utterton, Rt. Rev. John Sutton, D.D., [ante, vol. iii., UTTERTON, J. S., add.,] 1814-1879, b. at Ipswich, and educated at Oriel College, Oxford; became vicar of Farnham, Surrey, 1853; canon of Winchester 1860; Suffragan Bishop of Winchester 1874. 1. Charges to the Archdeaconry of Surrey, 1861-72. Twelve Parochial Sermons by Various Authors, Lon., 1868, 8vo.

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Uttley, T. F. Hints on Stephen's Commentaries, for the Use of Students, Lon., 1885, 8vo.

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Vacher, Arthur. 1. (Trans.) A System of Instruction in Quantitative Chemical Analysis, Lon., 1865, 8vo; 7th ed., 1876. 2. (Trans.) Qualitative Chemical Analysis, by C. R. Fresenius, Lon., 1869, 8vo; 9th ed., 1876. 3. A Primer of Chemistry, including Analysis, Lon., 1877, 18mo.

Vacher, Francis, M.D. (Ed.) Twelve Years in India and Malaya: a Memoir of H. Vacher, Lon., 1880, 8vo. Also, many medical pamphlets.

Vacher, Sydney. Fifteenth-Century Italian Ornament: chiefly taken from Brocades and Stuffs found in Pictures in the National Gallery, London, Lon., 1886, fol. Vago, Ambrose Lewis. 1. Orthodox Phrenology; 2d ed., Lon., 1871, p. 8vo. 2. Phrenology Vindicated: being a Reply to the Article by Dr. Andrew Wilentitled "The Old Phrenology and the New," which appeared in "The Gentleman's Magazine," January, 1879, Lon., 1879, 8vo. 3. Instructions in the Art of Modelling in Clay, Lon., 1879, Svo. 4. The Alphabet of Phrenology, Lon., 1883, 8vo. 5. Phrenological Record, Lon., 1883, 8vo.

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Vahey, J. W. 1. Julia; or, Sister Agnes, N. York, 1876, 8vo. 2. The Four Seasons, N. York, 1878, 16mo.

Vail, Walter S. (Ed.) The Words of James G. Blaine on the Issues of the Day: with a Biographical Sketch; [also] The Life and Public Service of John A. Logan, Bost., 1884, 16mo.

Vaile, Charles A. Galvanized-Iron CorniceWorker's Manual: with Tables and Plates, Phila., 1872,

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Vaille, Frederick Ozni, and Clark, Henry A. (Ed.) The Harvard Book: Historical, Biographical, and Descriptive Sketches, by Various Authors, Bost., 1875, 2 vols. imp. 4to.

Vain, Mme. R. A. 1. (Trans.) Silvio Pellico on the Duties of Man, 1869, 16mo. 2. (Trans.) Heaven to All who Love; from the French of Nambride de Nigri, 1874, 8vo.

Vaizey, John Savill, b. 1829; called to the bar at the Middle Temple 1855. 1. Lord St. Leonard's Act to Further Amend the Law of Property, and to Relieve Trustees: with Notes, Lon., 1860, 12mo. 2. A Treatise on the Law of Settlements of Property made upon Marriage and other Occasions, Lon., 1887-88, 3 vols. r. 8vo. "Vale, Ferna," (Pseud.) See HALLETT, Miss E. V., supra.

Valentin, William George. 1. A Laboratory Text-Book of Practical Chemistry; or, Introduction to Qualitative Analysis. Illust. Lon., 1871, 8vo. 2. Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry, Lon., 1872, 8vo; 3d ed., 1876. 3. A Course of Qualitative Chemical Analysis; 2d ed., Lon., 1873, 8vo; 6th ed., 1884. 4. Twenty Lessons in Inorganic Chemistry: embracing the Course of Instruction in Chemistry required for the Elementary Classes of the Science and Art Department, Lon., 1879, 12mo.

Valentine, Ferdinand C. 1. (Trans.) Gotham and the Gothamnites, by Oscar Heinrich von Karlstein, Chic., 1886, 12mo. 2. Six Hundred Medical Don'ts; or, The Physician's Utility Enhanced, N. York, 1887. With HUNT, L. H., (trans.) Memoirs of Sarah Barnum, by Marie Colombier; with Preface by P. Bonnetain, N. York, 1884, 12mo.

Valentine, James, M.A. Gems of the Silver City, Aberdeen, 1885, 2 parts, 8vo.

Valentine, Mrs. Laura, (Jewry,) [ante, vol. i., JEWRY, and vol. iii., VALENTINE, add.] 1. The Vassal: a Story of Old Normandy, Lon., 1850, p. 8vo. 2. Reading and Teaching; or, Sundays at Selby Manor, Lon.,

1859, 12mo. 3. Beatrice; or, Six Years of Childhood | and Youth, Lon., 1859, 12mo. 4. Baby Bianca; or, The 5. Cottage Readings, Venetians, Lon., 1861, p. 8vo. Lon., 1863, 8vo. 6. No More, No Less, Lon., 1864, 4tc. 7. Honora's Sunday-Book, Lon., 1865, 18mo. 8. (Ed.) Gold, Silver, and Lead: a Collection of Original Stories, Lon., 1867, 8vo. 9. Nursery-Tales: a New Version, Lon., 1867, 18mo. 10. Sea Fights, from Sluys to Navarino, Lon., 1867, 12mo. 11. (Ed.) The Home-Book of Pleasure and Instruction; new ed., Lon., 1867, 12mo. 12. (Ed.) Games for Family Parties and Children, Lon.,

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Valentine, Rev. Milton, D.D., LL.D., [ante, vol. iii., VALENTINE, REV. M., add.,] professor of systematic theology and chairman of the faculty of Gettysburg Theological Seminary since 1884. Natural Theology; or, Rational Theism, Chic., 1885, 12mo.

Valentini, Philipp John Joseph, b. 1828, in Berlin; resides in New York; has made a special study of Mexican archæology. The Landa Alphabet: a Spanish Fabrication. Illust. Worcester, Mass., 1880, 8vo. Valerie, Mdme. Cookery for Amateurs; or, French Dishes for English Homes of All Classes, Lon., 1883. 8vo.

Vallance, Lucy. Paul's Birthday. Illust. Lon., 1886, r. 8vo.

Vallandigham, James L. Life of Clement L. Vallandigham; 4th ed., Balt., 1872, 8vo.

Vallings, E. Harold. The Superior Sex: a Novel, Lon., 1888, 2 vols. cr. 8vo.

Vallings, Rev. James Frederick, M.A., graduated at Keble College, Oxford, 1876; ordained 1877; vicar of Sopley, Hampshire, since 1887; hou. Fellow of St. Augustine's College, Canterbury, since 1883. Jesus Christ the Divine Man: his Life and Times, ("Men of the Bible,") Lon., 1888, p. 8vo.

Valpy, Francis H. Audeography: the New ShortHand; or, The Art of Registering on Delivery the Utterances of the Human Voice. By Digamma. Lon., 1885, 8vo.

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Vambéry, Arminius, b. 1832, in Hungary; was for some time a teacher in Constantinople, and subsequently travelled in Central Asia, visiting Khiva and Bokhara in the disguise of a dervish. He is professor of Oriental languages in the University of Pesth. has published several works in English. 1. Travels in Central Asia: being the Account of a Journey from Teheran across the Turkoman Desert on the Eastern Shore of the Caspian to Khiva, Bokhara, and Samarcand, 1863, Lon., 1864, 8vo. 2. Sketches of Central Asia: Additional Chapters on my Travels, Adventures, and on the Ethnology of Central Asia, Lon., 1867, 8vo. 3. History of Bokhara, Lon., 1873, 8vo. 4. Arminius Vambéry: his Life and Adventures. Written by Himself. Illust. Lon., 1883, 8vo; 2d ed. same year.

out well in his quaint and vigorous style; the English is full of movement, and, notwithstanding an occasional Ath., No. 2928. strange word or defective idiom, is hardly ever obscure."

5. The Coming Struggle for India, Lon., 1885. With the collaboration of LOUIS HEILPRIN, Hungary, ("The Story of the Nations,") Lon., 1887, p. 8vo.

Van Aalst, J. A. An Account of Chinese Music. Illust. Lon., 1885, 4to.

Van Amringe, J. H. Life Assurance and SavingsBanks, N. York, 1872, Svo. Van Antwerp, David D. The Principles of Church History adapted to the Young, N. York and Brooklyn, 1869-71, 2 vols. 12mo.

Van Buren, J. D., Jr. 1. Investigations of Formulas for the Strength of Iron Parts of Steam Machinery. Illust. N. York, 1869, 8vo. 2. Quay and other Retaining Walls, N. York, Svo.

Van Buren, J. M. Gospel Temperance, N. York, 1877, 12mo.

Van Buren, William Holme, M.D., LL.D., [ante, vol. iii., add..] 1819-1883, b. in Philadelphia; educated at Yale, and at the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania. 1. Lectures upon Diseases of the Rectum, delivered at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, 1869-70, N. York, 1871, 12mo. 2. Lectures on the Principles of Surgery. Edited by L. A. Stimson. N. York, 1884, 8vo. With KEYES, E. L., A Practical Treatise on the Surgical Diseases of the Genito-Urinary Organs, including Syphilis. Illust. N. York, 1874, 8vo.

Van Campen, Samuel Richard, an American of Dutch descent. 1. Holland's "Silver Feast:" an Historical Eulogy suggested by the Occurrence of the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Accession of William III., King of the Netherlands, Lon., 1875, 2 parts, Svo. 2. The Dutch in the Aretic Seas. In Two Volumes: with Illustrations, Maps, and Appendix. Vol. i., A Dutch Arctic Expedition and Route. Lon., 1876, 8vo.

"A mere compilation, written in a very dull style."Acad., x. 303.

3. (Trans.) Barents' Relics: recovered in the Summer of 1876 by Charles L. W. Gardiner, Esq., and presented to the Dutch Government: Described and Explained by J. K. J. de Jonge, Deputy Royal Architect at the Hague. Published by Command of His Excellency W. F. Vair F. R. P. Taelman Kip, Minister of Marine: with a Preface, Map, Illustrations, and Fac-Simile. Lon., 1877, 8vo.

Vance, Clara," (Pseud.) See DENISON, MRS. MARY A., supra.

Vance, Elmer E. Nellie Harland: a Romance of Rail and Wire, N. York, 1888, 12mo.

Vance, George. Memoir of William Feckman, Lon., 1885, 8vo.

Vance, James J. Philosophic Elocution : Vocal Culture: a Treatise on the Structure and Cultivation of the Voice with Appropriate Exercises, Praxis, and Selections, Balt., 1882, 12mo.

Vance, Susa S. Lois Carroll; or, Her Two Selves, Phila., 1874, 12mo.

Van Cleve, B. Frank. The English and American Mechanic: comprising a Collection of 3000 Receipts, &c.. Phils., 1874, 12mo.

Vandam, Albert D. 1. An Every-Day Heroine, [founded on "Anne Rose," a domestic story, from the Dutch of J. J. Cremer,] Lon., 1877, 3 vols. p. 8vo. 2. Amours of Great Men, Lon., 1878, 2 vols. 8vo.

"The compiler has collected, in a haphazard way, a number of facts and conjectures about the love-affairs of famous people."--Sat. Rev., xlvi. 257.

3. (Trans.) The Story of the Coup d'Etat, by M. de Maupas, Lon., 1884, 2 vols. p. 8vo. 4. (Trans. and ed.) The Land of Rubens: a Companion for Visitors to Belgium; from the Dutch of Conrad Busken Huet, Lon., 1888, er. 8vo.

Vandegrift, Margaret," (Pseud.) See JANVIER, MARGARET, supra.

Vandenhoff, George, [ante, vol. iii., add.] 1. Common Sense: a Dash at Doings of the Day: a Social Satire, in Verse, Bost., 1858, 12mo. 2. Life; or, Men, Manners, Modes, and Measures: a Poem for the Union, N. York, 1861, 12mo. 3. The Art of Reading Aloud in Pulpit, Lecture-Room, or Private Reunions, Lon., 1878, 8vo.

Vanderbeck, C. C. Hints for the Summer Months, Phila., 1882, 12mo.

Vanderbilt, A. T. 1. What to do with our Girls ; or, Employments for Women: being a Complete and "The character and temperament of the writer come Authentic Hand-Book of All Employments for Women,

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"The translator claims to be a nephew of George Sand, This MS. was first offered to the Cosmopolitan Magazine,' September, 1887. Upon being asked to produce the original MS., the translator stated that it had been lost and that the story had been written from memory."—Publishers' Weekly, September 24, 1887.

Vandervell, H. E., and Witham, T. Maxwell. A System of Figure-Skating, Lon., 1880, 12mo; 3d ed. same year.

Van der Vyner, P. F. A. Henrietta's Promise, Lon., 1882, p. 8vo.

Vanderwater, Rev. George Roe, D.D., b. 1854, at Flushing, L.I.; graduated at Cornell University 1874, and at the General Theological Seminary 1879; ordained 1879; rector of St. Andrew's Church, New York City, since 1888. 1. Manual of Church Music, Brooklyn, 1886. 2. The Hymn-Book for Missions, N. York, 1887. 3. Manual of Church Prayer, Brooklyn, 1883.

Van de Warker, Ely. Detection of Criminal Abortion, and Study of Foeticidal Drugs, Phila., 1872,

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Van Duyn, John, and Seguin, E. C. (Trans.) A Manual of General Pathology, by E. Wagner, Lon.,

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"Vandyck, Ricter Woden," (Pseud.) See DICK, ANDREW C., supra.

Van Dyke, Rev. Henry Jackson. The Lord's Prayer, N. York, 1871, 12mo.

Van Dyke, Rev. Henry Jackson, Jr., D.D., b. 1852, at Germantown, Pa.; son of the preceding; graduated at Princeton 1873, and at the Princeton Theological Seminary 1877; studied at Berlin; pastor of the Brick (Presbyterian) Church, New York City, since 1882. 1. The Reality of Religion, N. York, 1884, p. 8vo; 2d ed., 1885. 2. The Story of the Psalms, N. York, 1887,

12mo.

Van Dyke, John Charles, b. 1856, at New Brunswick, N.J.; admitted to the New York bar 1877, but abandoned law for literature, and studied art in Europe; librarian of the Sage Library, New Brunswick, N.J. 1. Books, and how to use them: Some Hints to Readers and Students, N. York, 1883, 12mo. 2. Principles of Art: Part I., Art in History; Part II., Art in Theory, N. York, 1887, 12mo. 3. How to judge of a Picture: Familiar Talks in the Gallery with the Uncritical Lovers of Art, N. York, 1888, 16mo.

Van Dyke, Rev. Joseph Smith, D.D., b. 1832, at Bound Brook, N.J.; graduated at Princeton 1857, and at the Princeton Theological Seminary 1861; pastor of a Presbyterian church at Cranbury, N.J., since 1869. 1. Prohibition of the Liquor Traffic, N. York, 1879. 2. Popery the Foe of the Church and of the Republic, N. York, 1881, Svo. 3. Through the Prison to the Throne: Illustrations of Life from the Biography of Joseph, N. York, 1881, 16mo. 4. From Gloom to Gladness: Illustrations of Life from the Biography of Esther, N. York, 1883, 12mo. 5. Giving or Entertaining-which? N. York, 1883, 12mo. 6. Theism and Evolution: an Examination of Modern Speculative Theories as related to Theistic Conceptions of the Universe: with an Introduction by Archibald A. Hodge, N. York, 1886, p. 8vo. Van Dyke, Theodore Strong, b. 1842, at New Brunswick, N.J.; graduated at Princeton 1863; admitted to the bar 1866; resident in Southern California since 1878. 1. Flirtation Camp; or, The Rifle, Rod, and Gun in California: a Sporting Romance, N. York, 1881, 12mo. 2. The Still-Hunter, N. York, 1883, 12mo.

"The best and most complete American book we have seen on any branch of field-sports."-Nation, xxxvi. 133. 3. Southern California: its Valleys, Hills, and Streams; its Animals, Birds, and Fishes; its Gardens, Farms, and Climate, N. York, 1886, 12mo. 4. Southern California the Italy of America, San Diego, Cal., 1887.

Lon., 1872, 2 vols. p. 8vo. 2. Still Unsure, Lon., 1876,

Vane, Challys. 1. Sweet Bells Jangled: a Novel,

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Vane, James Edward. (Ed.) Meditations on the Passion: a Sequel to "A Short Introduction to Meditation," Lon., 1870, 8vo.

Vane, Louise A. Blessing or Curse? [a tale,] Lon., 1885, p. 8vo.

"Vane, Violet," (Pseud.) See HOWELL, MRS. JANE L., supra.

Van Eaton, John. Expository and Practical Lectures on Haggai and Zechariah, Lon., 1882, Svo. Van Fleet, J. A. Old and New Mackinac with Copious Extracts from Marquette, Hennepin, and Others, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1870, 8vo.

Van Fleet, W. Some Native Birds for Little Folks. Illust. N. York, 1888, 8vo.

Van Gelder, Mrs. Jane, (Trill.) The Storehouses of the King; or, The Pyramids of Egypt: what they are, and who built them, Lon., 1886, 8vo. Van Gruisen, N. L. A Holiday in Iceland, Lon., 1879, sm. 8vo. Van Hoosear, David Hermon. The Fillow, Philo, and Philleo Genealogy: a Record of the Descendants of John Fillow, a Huguenot Refugee from France. Illust. Albany, 1888, 8vo.

Van Horne, David. The Mountain Boy of Wildhaus: Life of Ulric Zwingli, N. York, 1884, 12mo.

Van Horne, Rev. Thomas B., b. in Ohio; served as chaplain in the Union army during the civil war. 1. History of the Army of the Cumberland: its Organization, Campaigns, and Battles: written at the Request of General G. H. Thomas, chiefly from his Private Military Journal and other Documents. Illustrated with Campaign and Battle Maps compiled by Edward Ruger. Cin., 1875, 2 vols. Svo and 4to, and atlas.

The author has thus

"It professes to be based upon materials mainly collected and supplied by General George H. Thomas himself, including his military journal. been furnished with exceptional facilities for his work. He has devoted to his task the labor necessary to get a clear view of the movements and combinations of the

troops whose story he is telling, and generally succeeds well in carrying his readers along with him."-Nation, xxi. 404.

2. The Life of Major-General George H. Thomas. Portraits and Maps. N. York, 1882, 8vo.

"He has with great pains collected and displayed in his pages the criticisms upon his hero which have given offence. . . . He has over-estimated his own power of answer, and has contented himself with general and sweeping assertions when the only successful completion of his task would be found in a full analysis of the situation, and a detailed examination of numbers which should be proof against the most searching inquiries."-Nation, xxxv. 335. for our Altars and Hearths, N. York, 1870, 12mo. Van Kortland, Miss. Pro Aris et Focis: a Plea

Van Laun, Henri, one of the masters at the Edinburgh Academy. 1. (Trans.) History of English Literature, by H. A. Taine, Edin., 1871-72. 2 vols. 8vo; Molière, Lon., 1875-77, 6 vols. r. 8vo. 3d ed., 1877; also 4 vols., 1877. 2. (Trans.) Works of 3. History of French Literature: vol. i., From its Origin to the Renaissance; vol. ii., From the Classical Renaissance until the End of the Reign of Louis the Fourteenth; vol. iii., From the End of the Reign of Louis the Fourteenth till the End of the Reign of Louis Philippe, Lon., 1876–77,

8vo; new ed., 1883.

"His narrative is sketchy and disconnected. . . . He neglects entirely the second-rate authors, or at least those whom he regards as such; and he dilates complacently on those for whom he feels a liking, and seasons his disquisitions with all sorts of anecdotes about the authenticity of which he shows no extraordinary care."-Ath., No. 2584. "A book which will give very little information to the ignorant and very little satisfaction to those who are not ignorant.... As a whole, this History of French Literature' must be pronounced thoroughly unsatisfactory. Its the last degree untrustworthy; and its critical estimates plan and filling-up are insufficient; its information is to are generally inadequate, and not seldom unsound."— GEORGE SAINTSBURY: Acad., xi. 241, xiii. 26.

4. The French Revolutionary Epoch: being a History

of France from the Beginning of the First French Revolution to the End of the Second Empire, Lon., 1878, 2 vols. 8vo. 5. (Trans.) The Rival Doctors, by A. Lapointe, N. York, 1884, 16mo. 6. (Trans.) Gil Blas, by Le Sage, in English: vol. iii., Lon., 1886, r. 8vo.

Van Lennep, A. O., and Schauffler, A. F. Growth of Christianity during Nineteen Centuries: Exhibited in a Series of Charts and Numerical Tables, N. York, 1884, 8vo.

Van Lennep, Rev. Henry John, [ante, vol. iii., add.,] b. 1815, at Smyrna, Asia Minor; graduated at Amherst College 1837; entered the ministry of the Congregational Church and returned to Asia Minor as a missionary; professor of natural sciences and modern languages at Ingham University, Le Roy, N.Y., 187678. 1. Travels in Little-Known Parts of Asia Minor, N. York, 1870, 2 vols. 8vo.

"Dr. Van Lennep was employed as an American missionary for thirty years in Asia Minor. His book gives us a pleasant impression of the writer."-Sat. Rev., xxix.

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2. Ten Days among the Greek Brigands, Bost., 1874, 16mo. 3. Bible Lands: their Modern Customs and Manners, illustrative of Scripture. Illust. N. York, 1876, 2 vols. p. 8vo.

"The several chapters read more like articles from a Bible dictionary than descriptions of the domestic habits of living men and women; there is no life, no enthusiasm, no sympathy with the people. . . . We must not forget to point out that it contains a mass of information on the manners and customs of Bible lands not readily accessible elsewhere, and that some of the subjects are treated with great completeness."-Ath., No. 2517.

Van Loon, Mrs. Elizabeth. 1. A Heart Twice Won; or, Second Love, Phila., 1878, 12mo. 2. The Shadow of Hampton Mead, Phila., 1878, 12mo. 3. Under the Willows; or, The Three Countesses, Phila., 1879, 12mo. 4. The Mystery of Allanwold, Phila., 1880, 12mo. Van Marter, M. Light for the Little Ones, N. York, 1879, 12mo.

Vannah, Kate. Verses, Phila., 1883, sq. 16mo. Van Norden, Rev. Charles, b. 1843, in New York; graduated at Hamilton College 1863; Congregational minister at Suffield, Conn. The Outermost Rim and Beyond: a Contribution toward Patience, Reverence, Silence, and Spirituality in the Study of Nature and of God, N. York, 1882, 12mo.

Van Nortwick, William H. The Anti-Papal Manual: a Book of Ready Reference for American Protestants, N. York, 1876, 12mo.

Van Nuys, T. C. Chemical Analysis of Healthy and Diseased Urine, Quantitative and Qualitative. Illust. Phila., 1888, 8vo.

Van Pelt, Rev. Daniel. 1. (Trans.) The Hollanders in Nova Zembla, 1596-1597; from the Dutch of

Hendrick Tollens.

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Preface and Historical Introduction by S. R. Van Campen. N. York, 1884, 12mo. (Trans.) Walter Harmsen: a Tale of Reformation Times in Holland; from the Dutch of E. Gerdes. Illust. Phila., 1886, 16mo. 3. (Trans.) The Soldier's Ward; or, Saved for Martyrdom: a Sequel to "Walter Harmsen;" from the Dutch of E. Gerdes. Illust. Phila., 1887, 16mo.

Van Rensselaer, Mrs. Mariana, (Griswold,) b. 1851, in New York; married, 1874, to Schuyler Van

Rensselaer. 1. American Etchers. Illust. N. York, 1886, 8vo. 2. Book of American Figure-Painters. Illust. Phila., 1886, fol. 3. Henry Hobson Richardson and his Works: with a Portrait and Illustrations of the Architect's Designs, Bost., 1888, 4to. Edition limited to 500 copies.

"Mrs. Van Rensselaer's biography has the qualities which come from a bright mind and a practised pen. It is rather sisterly than judicial in tone; and this makes her presentation of the man himself none the less interesting or valuable."-Nation, xlvii. 94.

Van Rensselaer, Rev. Maunsell, D.D., LL.D., b. 1819, at Albany, N.Y.; graduated at Union College 1838, and at the Episcopal General Theological Seminary 1841; ordained 1841; chaplain of the House of the Holy Comforter, New York City, since 1886. 1. In Memoriam: Sister Louise: the Story of her Life- Work, N. York, 1883, 16mo. 2. Annals of the Van Rensselaers in the United States, especially as they relate to the Family of Killian K. Van Rensselaer, Representative from Albany in the Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Congresses, Albany, 1888, 8vo.

Van Rhyn, G. A. F. What and how to Read: a Guide to Recent English Literature: containing a Clas

sifled List of the Books published in England and America during the Past Five Years, N. York, 1875, 12mo.

Van Rhyn, J. G. Disestablishment a Duty: an Appeal to the Conscience, Lon., 1875, 8vo.

Vansant, N. 1. Life of H. Mattison: with Sketches of Sermons, and Introduction by E. Thompson, N. York, 1870, 12mo. 2. Rachel Weeping for her Children: with Introduction by C. M. Sims, N. York, 1876, 16mo.

Van Santvoord, Rev. Cornelius, D.D., [ante, vol. iii., add.,] b. 1816, at Belleville, N.J.; graduated at Union College 1835; entered the ministry of the Dutch Reformed Church. 1. Memoir of Eliphalet Nott, for Sixty-Two Years President of Union College: with Contribution and Revision by Tayler Lewis. Port. N. York, 1876, 12mo. 2. Limitation of the Liabilities of Ship-Owners under the Laws of the United States, N. York, 1887, 8vo.

Van Schaak, Henry Cruger, [ante, vol. iii., add.,] 1802-1887, b. at Kinderhook, N.Y.; admitted to 1. History of Manlius Village, the New York bar 1823. 2. An Old Kinderhook ManFayetteville, N. Y., 1873. sion, N. York, 1878. 3. Captain Thomas Morris, 1882. Van Sommer, Elizabeth. 1. Lionel Franklin's Victory: a Temperance Tale. Illust. Lon., 1879, cr. Svo. 2. By Up Hill Paths; or, Waiting and Winning: a Story of Work to be done, Lon., 1883, p. 8vo. 3. Martin's Inheritance: a Temperance Tale, Lon., 1887, p. Svo. 4. St. Chris: a Story of To-Day, Lon., 1887, p. Svo. ❝ Van Truesdale, Pheleg," (Pseud.) ADAMS, FRANCIS COLBURN, supra.

See

Van Valkenburg, John. The Knights of Pythias: a Complete Manual and Text-Book, containing the HisIllust. Phila., tory and Government of the Order. 1877, 12mo.

Van Vorst, Frederick B. Without a Compass, N. York, 1885, 12mo.

Van Wart, Irving, Jr. The Golden Cross, and other Poems, N. York, 1870, 8vo.

DANIEL CLARKE, supra.
"Van Wert, Rupert," (Pseud.)

See EDDY,

Van Zile, Edward S. Wanted, a Sensation: a Saratoga Incident, N. York, 1886, 12mo.

Varian, Ralph. The Harp of Erin: a Book of Ballad Poetry, Lon., 1870, 18mo.

Svo.

Varley, Henry. 1. The Sacrifice of Praise: Hymns for Congregational Use and Gospel Meetings, Lon., 1872, 24mo. 2. Terse Talk on Timely Topics, Lon., 1884, p. History, Lon., 1884, 12mo. 4. Spiritual Light and Life, 3. John Wyclif: a Chapter from English Church Lon., 1885, 8vo. 5. Christ's Coming Kingdom; or, The addresses, pamphlets, &c. Lord's Reign on Earth, Lon., 1886, p. 8vo. Also, single

Varley, John. Exhibition Canaries: their Special Properties; 3d ed., Lon., 1876, 8vo.

"Varley, John Philip," (Pseud.) See MITCHELL, LANGDON ELWYN, supra.

Varley, L. R. Memoir of S. Palmer: with a Catalogue of his Works, &c., Lon., 1882, 4to. Varney, George J. 1. The Young People's His2. A Gazetteer of the State of Maine. Illust. Bost., tory of Maine to 1842; 2d ed., Portland, 1873, 12mo. land, 1888, 12mo. 1881, 8vo. 3. A Brief History of Maine. Illust. Port

Varney, W. F. Historic and Descriptive HandBook of Carisbrooke Castle in the Isle of Wight, Newport, 1876, 8vo.

Varnish, Edward G. (Trans.) The Eucharistic Life of Christ: being the Life of Jesus Christ in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar, by M. Jacques Biroat, Lon., 1886, 8vo.

Varona, Adolfo de. Sewer-Gases: their Nature and Origin, and how to protect our Dwellings, Brooklyn, N.Y, 1879, 16mo; 2d ed., enl., N. York, 1882.

Vase, Gillan. A Great Mystery Solved: being a Sequel to "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," Lon., 1878, 3 vols. p. 8vo.

Vasey, George, [ante, vol. iii., add.,] b. 1822, near Scarborough, Yorkshire: removed to America; graduated at Berkshire Medical College, Pittsfield, Mass., 1848; botanist to the department of agriculture at Washington since 1872. 1. The Beauties and Utilities of a Library, forming the Student's Guide to Literature, Science, and Philosophy, &c., Toronto, 1857, 12mo. 2. The Philosophy of Laughter and Smiling. Illust. Lon., 1875, p. 8vo. 3. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Native

Forest-Trees of the United States, Wash., 1876. 4. A Critical Essay on Critics and Criticism, forming a Supplement to "The Philosophy of Laughter and Smiling," Lon., 1877, 8vo. 5. Individual Liberty, Legal, Moral, and Licentious, in which the Political Fallacies of J. S. Mill's Essay On Liberty" are pointed out; 2d ed., Lon., 1877, 8vo. 6. The Grasses of the United States: a Synopsis of the Tribes: with Descriptions of the Genera, Wash., 1883. 7. The Agricultural Grasses of the United States, Wash., 1884. 8. A Descriptive Catalogue of the Grasses of the United States, Wash., 1885. 9. A Report of an Investigation of the Grasses of the Arid Districts, Wash., 1886-87, 2 parts. 10. Grasses of the South, Wash., 1887.

Vasey, Mrs. Mary Jane. The Life of Thomas Vasey. By his Widow. Lon., 1874, 8vo; 2d ed. same year.

Vass, L. C. 1. Amusements and the Christian Life in the Primitive Church and in our Day, Phila., 1884, 8vo. 2. History of the Presbyterian Church in New-Berne, North Carolina: with a Résumé of Early Ecclesiastical Affairs in Eastern North Carolina, and a Sketch of the Early Days of New-Berne, Richmond, Va., 1886, Svo.

Vassar, Rev. Thomas Edwin, b. 1834, at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; entered the Baptist ministry 1857. Uncle John Vassar; or, The Fight of Faith. Introduction by A. J. Gordon. N. York, 1879, 12mo. (20,000 copies of this book have been sold.)

Vaughan, Catherine. (Ed.) "Faithful in a Very Little:" a Loving Memorial of Bessie Harrison, Lon., 1874, 18mo.

Vaughan, The Very Rev. Charles John, D.D., [ante, vol. iii., add.,] became dean of Llandaff in 1879, and in 1882 one of the deputy clerks of the Closet in Ordinary to Her Majesty. He published, in addition to works mentioned ante, vol. iii.: 1. A Few Words on the Crystal Palace Question, Lon., 1852, 8vo. 2. Christ satisfying the Instincts of Humanity: Eight Lectures delivered in the Temple Church, Lon., 1870, 12mo; 24 ed., 1873. 3. Sundays in the Temple, Lon., 1871, 12mo; new ed., 1884. 4. Half-Hours in the Temple Church, Lon., 1871, 12mo; new ed., 1884. 5. Counsels to Young Students: Three Sermons before the University of Cambridge, Lon., 1871, 12mo. 6. Family Prayers, Lon., 1871, 12mo; new ed., 1884. 7. The Two Great Temptations: the Temptation of Man and the Temptation of Christ: Lectures delivered in the Temple Church, Lent, 1872, Lon., 1872, 12mo. 8. The Presence of God in his Temple, Lon., 1872, 12mo; new ed., 1884. 9. The Young Life equipping itself for God's Service: Four Sermons, Lon., 1873, 12mo; new ed., 1877. 10. Words of Hope from the Pulpit of Temple Church, Lon., 1873, fp. 8vo; 3d ed., 1874. 11. Forget thine Own People: an Appeal to the Home Church for Foreign Missions: Three Lectures, Lon., 1874, 8vo; new ed., 1885. 12. The Solidity of True Religion, and other Sermons, Lon., 1874, 8vo. 13. Addresses to Young Clergy men, delivered at Salisbury, 1875, Lon., 1875, 12mo. 14. Words from the Cross, Lent Lectures, 1875, and Thoughts for these Times, University Sermons, 1874, Lon., 1875, 12mo. 15. The Lord's Prayer, Lon., 1875, p. 8vo; 2d ed., 1879. 16. (Ed.) On some Ministerial Duties: Catechising, Preaching, &c. By Edward Bather. Lon., 1876, 8vo. (See BATHER, EDWARD, ante, vol. i.) 17. Heroes of Faith: Lectures on the Eleventh Chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews, Lon., 1876, 12mo. 18. My Son, give me thine Heart: Sermons preached before the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, 1876-1878, Lon., 1878, 12mo. 19. Rest Awhile: Addresses to Toilers in the Ministry, Lon., 1880, p. 8vo. 20. The Family Prayer- and SermonBook, Lon., 1880, 2 vols. 4to. 21. Temple Sermons, Lon., 1881, p. 8vo. 22. Authorised or Revised? Sermons on some of the Texts in which the Revised Version differs

from the Authorised, Lon., 1882, p. 8vo. 23. St. Paul's Epistle to the Philippians, with Translation, and Notes for English Readers, Lon., 1885, p. 8vo. 24. (Ed.) The School of Life: Seven Addresses to Public School Men, by Late and Present Head-Masters, Lon., 1885, 8vo. 25. University Sermons, New and Old, Oxford and Cambridge, 1861-87, Lon., 1888, p. 8vo. Also, many single sermons, addresses, pamphlets, &c.

Vaughan, Rev. David James, M.A., [ante, vol. iii., add.,] graduated at Trinity College, Cambridge, 1848; ordained 1853; hon. canon of Peterborough Cathedral since 1872. 1. A Few Words about Private Tuition.

By a Tutor. Cambridge, 1852, 8vo. Anon. 2. Sermons

preached in St. John's Church, Leicester, Cambridge, 1856, Svo. 3. Three Sermons on the Atonement, Cambridge, 1859, 8vo. 4. Thoughts on the Irish Church Question; or, Principles of Legislation applicable to Present Requirements, Lon., 1868, p. Svo. 5. The Present Trial of Faith: being Sermons preached in St. Martin's Church, Leicester, Lon., 1878, p. 8vo. Vaughan, E. M. C. Pinafore Pictures and Rhymes: Pictures in Chromo-Printing, Lon., 1880, fol. Vaughan, Rev. Edward Thomas, [ante, vol. iii., add.,] graduated at Christ's College, Cambridge, 1834; ordained 1836; rector of Harpenden, diocese of St. Albans, since 1859; hon. canon of St. Albans since 1877. Some Reasons of our Christian Hope: being the Hulsean Lectures for 1875, Lon., 1876, p. 8vo. Vaughan, Frank. Kate Weathers; or, Scattered by the Tempest, Phila., 1878, 12mo.

He

Vaughan, Henry Halford, [ante, vol. iii., add.,] 1812-1885, Regius professor of modern history at Oxford 1848-58; after retiring from his professorship, lived for many years at Epton Castle, near Pembroke, Wales. New Readings and New Renderings of Shakespeare's Tragedies, Lon., 1878-86, 3 vols. 8vo; 2d ed., 1886-87. Vaughan, Rt. Rev. Herbert, D.D., b. 1832, at Gloucester, Eng.; son of Lieutenant-Colonel Vaughan, of Courtfield, Hertfordshire, and brother of the Most Rev. Roger William Bede Vaughan, D.D., infra ; was educated at Stonyhurst College, Lancashire, and in Rome. founded St. Joseph's Foreign Missionary College, Mill Hill, Middlesex, of which he is president-general; visited the United States on a special mission to the colored population in 1871; was consecrated Bishop of Salford 1872. 1. Devotions for Advent, Christmas, and the Epiphany, (Paschal Time - Whitsuntide.) By H. V. Lon., 1867, p. 8vo. 2. National Tendencies, and the Duties of Catholics, Lon., 1868, 8vo. 3. Popular Education in England: the Conscience Clause, the Rating Clause, &c., Lon., 1868, 8vo. 4. The Year of Preparation for the Vatican Council: including the Original and English of the Encyclical and Syllabus, and of the Papal Documents connected with its Convocation, Lon., 186970, 2 parts, 8vo. 5. Pastoral Letter on Submission to a Divine Teacher neither Disloyalty nor the Surrender of Freedom, Lon., 1875, r. 8vo. 6. Peter-Tide; or, St. Peter's Month, Lon., 1880, 16mo. 7. On the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Lon., 1884, 16mo. 8. On Spiritual Reading, Lon., 1884, 16mo. Also, single sermons, &c.

Vaughan, J. D., a resident, for thirty years, of Singapore. The Manners and Customs of the Chinese of the Straits Settlements, Singapore, 1879, 8vo.

Vaughan, Rev. James, M.A., [ante, vol. iii., add.,] graduated at Balliol College, Oxford, 1827; ordained 1830; perpetual curate of Christ Church, Brighton, 1838-86; prebendary of Hova Villa in Chichester Cathedral since 1875. 1. Sermons preached in Christ Church, Brighton, Lon. and Brighton, 1861-86, twenty-six series, p. 8vo. 2. Addresses to Children in Christ Church, Brighton, 1872-73, Lon., 1874, p. 8vo; new ed., 1885. 3. Sermons to Children at Christ Church, Brighton, Lon., 1875-84, 6 vols. 4. The Spiritual Life: its Helps and its Hindrances: Three Addresses; 2d ed., Chichester, 1882, 8vo; new ed., 1886.

Vaughan, James, a missionary of the Church Missionary Society. 1. Fulfilled Prophecy a Pillar and Ground of the Truth: with a Dissertation on the Date, Authenticity, and Genuineness of the Gospels, Calcutta, 1867, 12mo. 2. The Trident, the Crescent, and the Cross: a View of the Religious History of India, Lon., 1876, 8vo.

ney.

Vaughan, John, minister of Trinity Chapel, Hack(Ed.) Trinity Hymns, Lon., 1876, 8vo. Vaughan, Kenelm. The Popular Use of the Bible encouraged by the Catholic Church, Lon., 1873, 16mo. "Vaughan, Mrs. Marion,” (Pseud.) See GILMAN, MRS. STELLA, supra.

Vaughan, Most Rev. Roger William Bede, 1834-1883, was educated at St. George's College, Downside, Eng., and in Rome; took priest's orders in 1859; appointed professor of philosophy at St. Michael's Benedictine Priory, near Hereford, 1861; prior of the cathedral 1862; in 1873 became coadjutor of the Archbishop of Sydney, with the title of Archbishop of Nazianzus, and in 1877 became Archbishop of Sydney. 1. The Life and Labours of S. Thomas of Aquin, Lon., 1871-72, 2 vols. 8vo; new ed., abridged, by Canon Vaughan, 1875. "We must do Prior Vaughan the justice to say that... he has produced the best account of the life of St. Thomas

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