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PROF. FROST'S POPULAR WORKS.

THE BOOK OF THE NAVY:

Comprising a General History of the American Marine, and particular accounts of all the most celebrated Naval Battles, from the Declaration of Independence to the present time, compiled from the best authorities. By John Frost, L. L. D. With an Appendix, containing Naval Songs, Anecdotes, &c. Embellished with numerous original engravings, and Portraits of distinguished Naval Commanders. One volume, 12mo., $1,00.

"This is the only popular, and yet authentic, single view which we have of the naval exploits of our country, arranged with good taste and set forth in good language."-U. S. Gazette.

THE BOOK OF THE ARMY :

Comprising a General Military History of the United States, from the period of the Revolution to the present time, with particular accounts of all the most celebrated Battles, compiled from the best authorities. By John Frost, L.L. D. Illustrated with numerous Engravings, and Portraits of distinguished Commanders. One volume, 12mo., $1,25.

"The importance of popular works of the class to which this and the Book of the Navy' be long, must be obvious to all who recognize the value of national recollections in preserving a true national spirit."

THE BOOK OF THE COLONIES:

Comprising a History of the Colonies composing the United States; from the discovery in the 10th century to the commencement of the Revolutionary War. Compiled from the best authorities. By John Frost, L. L. D. 12mo., illustrated, $1,00.

This volume may be considered as a sequel to the 'Book of the Army' and the Book of the Navy,' by the same author.

THE BOOK OF THE INDIANS

Of North America. Their manners, Customs, and Present State. Compiled from the most recent authorities. By John Frost, L.L. D. 12mo., illustrated, $1,00.

"A useful and acceptable volume, to all who desire authentic information respecting Indian life, with numerous pictorial sketches."-Com. Advertiser.

THE BOOK OF GOOD EXAMPLES: Drawn from Authentic History and Biography. Designed to Illustrate the beneficial Effects of Virtuous Conduct. By John Frost, L.L. D. 12mo., illustrated, $1,00.

"In proposing historical examples to the young, the author of this work hopes to incite them to the study and practice of those active duties and virtuous habits which form the basis, not less of success in life and private happiness, than of distinction and honour among men.'

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THE BOOK OF ILLUSTRIOUS MECHANICS

Of Europe and America. Translated from the French of Edward Foncaud. Edited by John Frost, L.L. D. 12mo., illustrated, $1,00.

"This volume will be read by Mechanics with great pride, and by every body with a certain ty of gaining information."-N. Orleans Times.

THE BOOK OF ANECDOTES:

Or the Moral of History, taught by Real Examples. By John Frost, L.L. D. One vol. 12mo., illustrated, $1,00.

"This book is principally intended for the young, but persons of all ages may find in it both edification and amusement."-U. S. Gazette.

THE BOOK OF TRAVELS IN AFRICA:

From the earliest ages to the present time, compiled from the best authorities By John Frost, L.L. D. One vol. 12mo., illustrated with Portraits and Steel Engravings, $1,00.

"The work will be a great acquisition to our Schools, and to every household where there are young persons to be instructed."-Prot. Churchman.

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