The Adopted Daughter: A Tale for Young Persons

  The Publishers of this little Work, desirous of its being generallycirculated, have reduced the price from _Three Shillings and Sixpence_to _Half-a-Crown_, and they have little doubt but the sale will becomeas extensive as the TWIN SISTERS, written by the same Author (a Workthat has received the encomium of Mrs. Trimmer, and other persons whohave published Books for the Instruction of Youth), and of which 25,000copies have been sold.--The following Books, written by the same Author,may be had of the Publishers:

  1. TWIN SISTERS, or the Advantages of Religion, by Miss Sandham, 13th edit. 3s. 6d.

  2. The HISTORY OF BRITANNICUS and his SISTER OCTAVIA, a Tale from the Roman History, price 6s.

  3. CHOSROES and HERACLIUS, or the Vicissitudes of a Century, with 4 Engravings, price 3s.

  4. The HISTORY of WILLIAM SELWYN, or the Folly of early Indulgence, with a Frontispiece, price 4s.

  5. The TRAVELS of ST. PAUL, in a Series of Letters, with a Map, 2s.

  _The undermentioned Books have also been recently published, and maybe had, Wholesale and Retail, of Harris and Son, Corner of St. Paul'sChurch-yard._

  1. FRUITS of ENTERPRIZE, exhibited in the Travels of Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia, interspersed with the Observations of a Mother to her Children, with 24 Engravings; price 6s. plain, and 7s. 6d. coloured; by the Author of the "Indian Cabinet."

  2. THEODORE, or, the Crusaders, by Mrs. Hofland, with 24 Engravings, price 5s. plain, and 6s. 6d. coloured.

  3. POLAR SCENES, exhibited in the Voyages of Heamskirk and Barenz to the Northern Regions, with 36 Engravings, price 5s. plain, and 6s. 6d. col.

  4. SCENES in GREAT BRITAIN, for the Amusement and Instruction of little Tarry-at-home Travellers, illustrated with 84 Copper-plate Engravings, price, half-bound plain, 5s. and with coloured plates, 7s.

  5. SCENES in EUROPE, by the same Author, and same number of Engravings, price 4s. plain, and 6s. coloured.

  6. SCENES in ASIA, ditto.

  7. SCENES in AFRICA, ditto.

  8. SCENES in AMERICA, ditto.

  9. TRUE STORIES from ANCIENT HISTORY, chronologically arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne, 2 vols, price 6s.

  ** Seventy-two Engravings from the Designs of Mr. Brooke, are nearly ready to illustrate the Stories in the above work, which for neatness of engraving and accuracy of design, are considered to be superior to any work of a similar kind hitherto offered to the public.

  10. STORIES from MODERN HISTORY are also published on the same plan, in 3 vols. price 7s. 6d. half-bound.

  11. HINTS on the SOURCES of HAPPINESS. Written by a Mother; Author of "Always Happy," &c. &c. in 2 vols. price 12s. boards.

  12. SELECT TOPOGRAPHY of ENGLAND, or Historical and Descriptive Delineations of the most curious Works of Nature and Art in each County; calculated as an agreeable Companion to the Tourist, or a Class Book for the Student. Illustrated with near 300 Views of ancient Castles, Cathedrals, Noblemen and Gentlemen's Seats, &c. By I. N. Brewer, Author of the "Introduction to the Beauties of England," and Writer of the Descriptions of many of the Counties in that elaborate Work, 2 vols. 12mo.

  13. The ESKDALE HERD BOY, a Scottish Tale for Youth; by Mrs. Blackford, adorned with an elegant Frontispiece, in 1 vol. 12mo. 5s.

  14. The ADVANTAGES of EDUCATION, or History of the Wingfield Family, with an elegant Frontispiece, price 2s. half-bound.

  15. The ADVENTURES of ROBINSON CRUSOE, a new and improved edition; interspersed with Reflections, Religious and Moral, and adorned with 12 neat Engravings, price 3s. plain, or 4s. coloured.

  16. The CHAPTER of KINGS, by Mr. Collins; exhibiting the most important Events in the English History, and calculated to impress upon the Youthful Mind a recollection of the Succession of the English Monarchs, illustrated by 38 Copper-plate Engravings, in which the Costume of each Reign is strictly attended to. Price 3s. 6d. plain, or 5s. coloured.

  17. A VISIT to UNCLE WILLIAM in TOWN; or, a Description of the most remarkable Buildings in the British Metropolis, illustrated with 66 Engravings. Price 4s. half-bound.

  18. MARMADUKE MULTIPLY'S MERRY METHOD of MAKING MINOR MATHEMATICIANS; or, the Multiplication Table, illustrated with 69 appropriate Engravings, to be had either in 4 parts, price 1s. each, plain, and 1s. 6d. coloured; or half-bound together 4s. 6d. plain, or 6s. 6d. coloured.

  19. DAME TRUELOVE'S TALES, now first published, as Useful Lessons for little Misses and Masters, and ornamented with 22 Engravings, price 2s. 6d. plain, or 3s. 6d. coloured, half-bound, 2d edit.

  20. The CANARY BIRD, a Tale for Youth; by Miss Mant, Author of many approved little Works for Young Persons. Price 4s. bound.

  21. ALWAYS HAPPY!! or, Anecdotes of Felix and his Sister Serena, a Tale, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

  22. RIGHT and WRONG, exhibited in the History of Rosa and Agnes, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

  23. A KEY to KNOWLEDGE; or, Things in Common Use simply and shortly explained, in a Series of Dialogues, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

  24. A VISIT to the BAZAR, in which not only are described the different Articles sold there, but an useful and appropriate Lesson is deduced from them, by noticing in a pleasing manner every Manufacture, Science, &c. that presents itself, illustrated by 32 Engravings, price 3s. plain, and 4s. coloured.

  25. A FAMILIAR NATURAL HISTORY of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, and Insects, illustrated by 64 Engravings, price 2s. 6d. plain, or 3s. 6d. coloured, half-bound.

  26. The SPRING BUD, or Rural Scenery, in Verse; with descriptive Notes for the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons. By Miss Appleton; adorned with an elegant Frontispiece, from a Drawing by herself, engraved by Scott, price 2s. boards.

  27. The PLEASURES of LIFE; written for the Use of her Children, by the Author of "Always Happy," &c. With an elegant Frontispiece, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

  28. The SON of a GENIUS, a Tale for Young Persons, by Mrs. Hofland, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

  29. ELLEN the TEACHER, a Tale for Youth, by Mrs. Hofland, 1 vol. price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

  30. The BLIND FARMER and his CHILDREN, by Mrs. Hofland, price 2s. 6d. half-bound.

  ** _The following little Works by the late Mrs. Trimmer, having been before the Public for some years, it is only necessary for the Publishers to state, they are New Editions, printed on good Paper, and a clear type._

  1. MRS. TRIMMER'S ENGLISH HISTORY, brought down to the Peace of Paris;with 48 Engravings on Wood; 2 vols. 9s. bound.

  2. ---- Antient History, with 40 Engravings; 4s. 6d. bound.

  3. ---- Roman History, with 40 Engravings; 4s. 6d. bound.

  4. ---- Scripture History, New Testament, with 40 Engravings; 3s. bound.

  5. ---- Scripture History, Old Testament, with 24 Engravings; 3s. bound.

  6. ---- Old Testament Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2vols. 3s. 6d. bound.

  7. ---- New Testament Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2vols. 5s. 6d. bound.

  8. ---- Roman History Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2vols. 5s. 6d. bound.

  9. ---- Antient History Prints, with Descriptions on Copper-Plates; 2vols. 5s. 6d. bound.

  10. ---- QUESTIONS to her English, Antient, Roman and ScriptureHistories, 2 vols, bound in red. Price 6s.