Chapter II: Part 2

It would occupy too much space to give all the opinions I have collected of different authors entreating others never to publish a book without an index. Allibone never loses an opportunity, in his Dictionary of English Literature, of impressing upon his readers the importance of indexes. See more particularly an article of absorbing interest under the name of Samuel Ayscough of the British Museum, celebrated for his most useful indexes to Shakespeare, to that grand storehouse of information “The Gentleman’s Magazine” (obit. 1868), to “the Monthly Review,” and other works. Of such importance indeed does Allibone consider indexes, that, not content with insisting on them throughout his three ponderous volumes, he, on the very last page, gives a note “Concerning Indexes.” Often a good index obtains for a book a prominent position it might not otherwise obtain; as, for example, Godfrey Higgins’s “Anacalypsis,” which is said to be in the reading room of the British Museum, from its containing[29] “thousands of statements cited from all quarters, and very well indexed.” What would Watt’s Bibliotheca Britannica be without its two volumes of index to two volumes of authors. Bibliographical and biographical works beyond everything require the most minute indexes.

Footnote 29:

Athenæum, 2 Aug. 1856, p. 953, quoted by Allibone in his Dictionary,
p. 843. See also p. 3140, and refer also to Ayscough, Mary Cowden
Clarke, Godfrey Higgins, John Nichols, and other articles in Allibone
and to his Alphabetical Index to the New Testament, Phil. [1868],
published under his initials only.

Formerly I was in love with the scientific look of a number of indexes, but I am now convinced that two heads are not better than one in this case and that one index is more useful than two. A person who consults an index wants to find something as quickly as possible, if there is only one index he cannot consult the wrong one first.

It has been suggested by Prof. De Morgan that historians by having no indexes, think to oblige their readers to go through their works from beginning to end. The contrary being the result.

If book buyers made a rule of not buying a book without an index, authors and publishers would then supply that want.

Beware, however, of snares, for such there are in this as in all else, big books with lean, lanky, and starved indexes.

Since the above was written the “Index Society” has come into existence, and published an indispensable little work, entirely devoted to this subject entitled: What is an index? a few notes on indexes and indexers by Henry B. Wheatley ... [motto] London, Longmans 1879. Besides being useful this is a most amusing book.

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OF ERRORS.

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What still remains to be taken notice of are the
_errata’s_,... Sometimes they are put by themselves on
the even side of a leaf, so as to face the title. But
though this is very seldom done, it is a pity that it
should ever have come into the thoughts of anyone to
do it at all; for it is a maxim to bring errata’s into
as narrow a compass as we conveniently can, and to put
them in a place where they can make no great show:
since it is not to the credit of a book, to find a
catalogue of its faults annexed. It is therefore wrong
policy in those who make errata’s appear numerous and
parading, in hopes of being thought very careful and
accurate; when they only serve to witness an author’s
inattention at a time when he should have been of the
opposite inclination. But the subterfuges that are
used by writers upon this occasion, are commonly
levelled at the printer, to make him the author of all
that is amiss; whereas they ought to ascribe it to
themselves: ... whoever has any ideas of printing,
must consequently know that it is impossible to
practice that art without committing errors; and that
it is the province of an author to rectify them. For
these several reasons it will appear how material
it is not to make an erratum of every trifling
fault....—John Smith’s Printer’s grammar, 1755, quoted
in Timperley’s Printer’s Manual, 1838, p. 19.

Le nouvel _Errata_, je le répète, est long, d’une
longueur inaccoutumée. Les auteurs semblent avoir
honte d’avouer les fautes qu’ils ont commises, ou
qu’on commet pour eux; je n’ai pas cette pudeur
menteuse; je confesse les fautes de mon livre.—A. JAL:
préface de la seconde édition du Dict. Crit. de
Biographie et d’histoire, 1872.

It is next to impossible to avoid errors, more especially in bibliographical works, with numbers of names and figures. All that can be done to avoid them, of course, should be; but with the most minute and constant supervision errors will creep in and oversights occur.

This, however, is no reason for adopting eccentricities. For example, Professor De Morgan in his “Arithmetical Books,” adopted the singular plan of giving the dates twice, in figures and in words, the latter being abbreviated, and after all, as he himself shows, he was still liable to commit the very errors he desired to provide against.

His plan never has been, and I hope, never will be adopted by any one else. It is original, but highly inconvenient and unbibliographical in the extreme. It is to be hoped that if a new edition is ever published we shall have proper title page information in a proper manner, and be spared such eccentricities as beginning the title-page from the bottom instead of the top.

I may here remark that the learned Professor went upon the right principle, he excluded no book on the ground of unimportance, or worthlessness. He described no book unless he had seen it, which was also J. R. McCulloch’s plan in his “Literature of Political Economy” (1845), but he unfortunately described only select works, without even giving a brief list of what he considered rubbish, simply saying, “We have proceeded on a principle of selection; and neglecting the others, have, with exceptions, noticed those works only which appear to have contributed to develop sound principles, or to facilitate their adoption.” The consequence is if we find a book unmentioned by him, it at once becomes a question whether he excluded it because it was worthless, or because he had not seen it.

There is a large class of errors arising from the habit of one writer copying another, instead of each going to original sources.

The errors prevalent in biography and bibliography were pointed out by Mr. Bolton Corney years ago. I think it is unnecessary for me to give here any further criticisms on the method which should be pursued. The student who wishes to go deeper into the subject can refer to Bolton Corney’s pamphlet: “On the New General Biographical Dictionary,” already noticed.

The work I have quoted above by M. Jal is a large volume consisting almost entirely of articles in correction of those existing in other works.

No statement of any former writer should be taken for granted, if there is any more original source. Compilers of Dictionaries sin greatly in this respect. The reason is probably that to be correct requires so much time and research that it does not pay to be accurate if much time is consumed.

The safest way to avoid errors would be to compare the proof of every title page with the book itself, but the labour would be enormous, and I doubt if it is practicable in most cases. Nevertheless, it is the surest way. At the same time I would not discourage anybody from attempting a catalogue or bibliotheca, although nobody can expect to do anything of much value without accuracy, the greater the accuracy the greater the value.

Nothing is satisfactory but actual inspection of the books themselves. We have quite enough of descriptions of books at second, third, or fourth hand, in nearly all existing works, and it is time now to go upon “a new and improved principle.” Mr. W. Carew Hazlitt in the preface to his “Collections and Notes,” 1876, has some interesting remarks on this subject to which the student can refer.

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ON THE MEANS OF IDENTIFYING THE AUTHORS OF ANONYMOUS AND PSEUDONYMOUS
PUBLICATIONS.

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It constantly happens that “a lady,” in one of her later publications will mention a former one. In this case it is necessary to look at the publication so referred to, when it will be ascertained if it is anonymous. Works are also advertised at the end of others, either as published, or forthcoming, and these works themselves must all be looked at.

A most extensive library is requisite for references such as these. Indeed, it frequently happens that the works required cannot be found even in the enormous library of the British Museum.

To take the following as an example, in Mrs. H. Mozley’s: Louisa, or the bride, by the author of the fairy bower [motto]. London, James Burns, Portman street, and Henry Mozley & sons, Derby, 1842, 12o, pp. 302.

It is pseudonymous. We find advertised at the end by the same author: Bessie Gray, or the dull child. Hymns for children on the Lord’s Prayer, our duty to God and scripture history. Robert Marshall, or the cleverest boy in the school. The Stanley Ghost. The old Bridge. Some published, others in the press, none of them, however, have I (1872), been able to find in the Catalogue of the Library of the British Museum[30]. They may be there nevertheless.

Footnote 30:

I have lately (May 1880) searched again, but still do not find them.

As another example, I have traced the following works to the same author, without, however, ascertaining the author’s name.

Spain yesterday and to-day, by a lady, London, Harvey and Darton [1829?], sm. 8o.—Portugal, or the young travellers, ... 1830.—The new estate, or the young travellers in Wales and Ireland, by the author of Portugal, ... 1831.—The East Indians at Selwood, or the orphans’ home, by the author of Portugal; the new estate, &c., &c., Lond. Darton and Harvey, 1834, small 12o.—Gleanings from many fields, by the author of Portugal, the new estate, &c., &c., Lond., Darton and Harvey, 1834, 12o.

Sometimes it is possible to make a tolerably certain guess at the author, from the similarity in style, or some trick of the author, as in the punctuation, or the use of italics, as by Archbishop Whately, or the constant use of the dash, as in the works of James Flamank.

But in all cases corroborative evidence is necessary. For how wrong a guess of this kind may be has been amply illustrated in Notes and Queries.

Every celebrated man has had numerous publications attributed to him by people who professed themselves quite certain of the authorship, from the style and subject matter.

There is at present no book which will give any help in an investigation like the present. In the “Handbook of Fictitious Names,” at pages 7 and 8, only seven real names of ladies are revealed, with a note to the effect that there were upwards of fifty works unknown.

The very useful series of catalogues published by Messrs. Bent, Hodgson, and Sampson Low, the English Catalogue of the latter being the best of the kind, afford great assistance.

The London catalogue of books, 1814-1851, has a classified index, and in this anonymous works are frequently attributed to their real authors, though without any indication of their anonymity.

The British catalogue also has a subject index.

The following include the majority of publications from 1800 to the present time, except pamphlets and privately printed works.

The London catalogue of books ... since the year 1800 to March 1827, Lond. pub. for the executor of the late W. Bent by Longman &c. 1827, 8o.

The London catalogue ... 1814 to 1846.

The London catalogue ... 1816 to 1851, Lond., Thomas Hodgson 13 Paternoster row and sold by Longman &c., 1851, 8o.

The classified index to the London catalogue ... 1816 to 1851, London T. Hodgson 1853, 8o.

The British catalogue of books published from oct. 1837, to dec. 1852 ... by Sampson Low, vol. 1. general alphabet, Lond. S. Low & son, 1853.

In this the dates of publication were added for the first time. The author published an Index to the above in 1858, in which he acknowledges the assistance of Dr. Crestadoro.

The English catalogue of books, published from january, 1835, to january, 1863, comprising the contents of the “London” and the “British” catalogues, and the principal works published in the United States of America and Continental Europe ... compiled by Sampson Low [and assistants], London, S. Low Son & Marston, 1864, r. 8o. And continuations to the present time. So that we thus have names of authors and index of subjects from 1814 to the present time. For the years from 1800 to 1814, Watt’s Bibliotheca Britannica can be referred to.

I will now give an illustration.

Information we will say, for example, is sent to the following effect:—

“Sir,—Seeing that you are collecting, with a view to publication, names of authors of the nineteenth century, I beg to say that I was well acquainted with Miss Seaman, who died about the year 1830, a notice of whom you will find in the Ryde papers. She wrote ‘Some Observations on Girl’s Schools and Boarding Schools,’ but whether with her name or not I forget. Also, about 1822, was published, by Smith of London, an interesting religious tale called Lily, and in 16o, 1825, a capital little work on the choice of books, with advice about Miss Edgeworth’s Novels.”

It will be evident to anyone that the whole of the above requires verification, a labour of hours, perhaps days, which might have been saved by a little bibliographical knowledge on the part of our informant.

On investigation it appears, then, that our informant has scarcely given a single date or title correctly.—1. Miss Seaman died in 1829, not 1830.—2. The reference to the Ryde papers is useless, as too wide for verification, and inaccessible.—3. The title of each of her works is given from recollection, or rather, from no recollection, and they are all incorrect.—4. The titles are made up.—5. Words not in the title-pages are interpolated without notice.—6. The size of the book is placed before the date—_i.e._ it is interpolated, and in fact everything is reversed.

The above information might be best put in this form.

SEAMAN (Lucy) the daughter of a Captain in the Royal Navy, born at Ryde, the 23 May, 1801, wrote several works which are held in high estimation, and died of consumption on the 15 September, 1829. The following are the only publications I know of from her pen; but as she published without giving her name, there are probably others that are unknown.

(1.) Remarks on education, as at present conducted, especially with reference to private tuition and the system of boarding schools for young ladies, London (printed at Ryde), for the author, 1822, 12mo, pp. iv. 33, anon.

The authoress says, that her father’s early death making her, while very young, acquainted with the routine of teaching, was the cause of her publishing these remarks.

(2.) Little Lily, a moral tale for children, by a lady, author of Remarks, &c., Lond. J. Smith, 1823, 8o, pp. 115, 2s 6d, pseudon.

This is the first edition of this excellent little book, the second and subsequent editions of which were published with her name.

We observe that a book entitled “Little Lily’s travels, Lond. Nelson, 1860,” has been published; but it is a different work to the above.

(3.) Miss Maria Edgeworth’s tales compared with other works of fiction; to which is added advice for the selection, and a list of works most suitable for children, by the author of Little Lily, &c., Lond., J. Smith, 1826 [1825], 18o, pp. xi and 200, 3s, auton.

In this she complains of her failing health, and expresses her great respect for the writings of her friend Miss Edgeworth.

Here it will be observed that the first work is strictly anonymous, as the abbreviation “anon,” indicates, that is to say, it has no name on the title-page, nor any name, pseudonym, nor initials to the preface; and has in fact no clue whatever as to who is the author, as the reference to her in the imprint cannot be considered such. But from the book being printed at Ryde for the author, though published in London, it may be inferred that she resided at Ryde at the time.

The second work is pseudonymous, as the abbreviation “pseudon,” indicates.

The third work would appear also by the title-page to be pseudonymous, it is not so, as the preface is signed by the authoress, and the abbreviation “auton,” warns us that it is autonymous.

In conclusion, I hope that my observations will not dishearten the student who is ambitious of being bibliographical. Let every one strive to do his best. But let no man suppose he can make a good catalogue simply from his desire to do so and without previous study. It is no use saying a man must be accurate, he cannot until he has studied the art of bibliography, and learned what has already been done in that science; so that by taking note of the errors of his predecessors, he may attempt a catalogue on the most modern and improved principles, and thereby contribute towards the advancement and improvement of bibliography.

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LIST OF WORKS BY A LADY.

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“Bibliography is a dry occupation,—a caput mortuum,—it
is a borrowed production, which brings very little
grist to the mill; and so difficult and tedious is the
object, of laying before our eyes all the real or
reported copies or editions of the works enumerated,
that almost every line of our reports may be suspected
of falsehood.”—James Atkinson, Medical Bibliography,
1834, 8o [he stopped with letter B].

It is probable that every great national library
contains more works without authors’ names than with
them. Of these anonymous books, a considerable
proportion will, doubtless, belong to authors whose
names are either known to, or conjectured, more or
less plausibly, by the learned bibliographer. But if
conjecture be allowed to govern the _place_ of a book
in a catalogue, all reliability on it ceases.—Edward
Edwards, in the Encyclopædia Britannica, eighth
edition, 1857, Art. Libraries, p. 378.

1. An account of the celebration of the jubilee, on the 25th oct. 1809, being the 49th anniversary of the reign of Geo. III. ... collected and published by a lady. Birmingham [1809], 4o.

I should observe that I have not, out of regard to space, put in the
pagination, price, &c., and that nearly all the places of
publication are abbreviated. I have seen every book which I here
describe, mostly in the Library of the British Museum.

2. Ailzie Grierson ... by a lady. Edin. Johnstone 1846, 16o.

3. Almeda, or the Neapolitan revenge, a tragic drama, by a lady. Lond. Symonds 1801, 8o.

This is in five acts and in verse. The advertisement states that
part of the plot, which relates to the revenge of the Countess
(Almeda) was taken from the “Life of Rozelli.”—The author’s name
was not known to the editors of the Biographia Dramatica 1812.

4. An alphabet of animals, by a lady. Lond. 1865.

5. An anecdotal memoir of the princess royal of England from her birth to her marriage [with prince Frederick William of Prussia] by a lady. Lond. Houlston 1858, small 12o.

Prefixed are some verses signed “Mary Bennett.”

6. Anecdotes of animals selected by a lady for the amusement of her children. Lond. Darton and Harvey 1832, square 16o.

7. An appeal to the women of England to discourage the stage, by a lady. Lond. Joseph Masters 1855, 24o.

8. The arithmetical class-book, or preparatory studies in arithmetic, by a lady; for the use of schools, and particularly designed as an assistant for female teachers. Lond. Harvey and Darton 1824, 12o, pp. IV. 62.

In the preface, dated from “Clapham road place,” the authoress says
she has had long experience. This little work is not mentioned by
De Morgan in his list of Arithmetical books.

9. The Astrologer, a legend of the Black Forest, by a lady [motto] in two volumes. Lond. Saunders & Otley 1846.

10. The beauties of scripture history for the use of young persons learning English, by a lady. Paris, Ch. Duniol, 29 rue de Tournon 1855.

11. Beauty, what it is, and how to retain it, by a lady: a companion volume to [but not by the authoress of] How to dress on £15 a year.... Lond. Warne [1873] 12o.

12. The book of costumes, or annals of fashion ... by a lady of rank, illustrated ... new edit. Lond. Colburn 1847.

13. The boy’s own text book, containing a text from the old and new Testaments ... selected by a lady [motto] Lond. J. F. Shaw 1857.

I need scarcely say that this has nothing in common with “_The_
Boys’ Own Book,” as to which I had a note in “Notes & Queries” of
27 April, 1878, p. 329. See no. 71.

14. A brief guide to happiness [through religion] by a lady, 2nd edit. revised. Lond. Hope & Co. 1851.

15. Buds and blossoms, or stories of children, by a lady. Lond. Hatchard [1842?]. The same work, only anonymous, was also published by Groombridge 1852.

16. Caroline and her mother ... principally upon entomological subjects, by a lady [mottoes] Lond. Hatchard 1827.

17. Catechism for the use of young people [motto] by a lady. Paris, published by Galignani 1834.

18. A catechism of the history of England, by a lady. Lond. Dolman 1850.

One of a series called Dolman’s [Catholic] catechisms. The history
of France and Germany in the same series are written by A. M. S.,
and are attributed, with a query, at the British Museum, to Agnes
M. Stewart.

19. Cato, or interesting adventures of a dog, interspersed with real anecdotes, by a lady, author of Infant’s friend—Easy rhymes, &c. [motto] 3rd edition. Lond. J. Harris, St. Pauls’ churchyard [1820?] 12o, pp. 175.

Dedicated to “my little girl,” by her mother. “Easy rhymes” appears
to be the only one of the above three works in the London
Catalogue.

20. The child’s guide to knowledge ... by a lady.

The 2nd edit. 1828, the 39th edit. Lond. Simpkin, 1866.

21. The child’s manual of prayer, by a lady ... Lond. Dolman 1849. Approved ✠ by Nicholas, bishop of Melipotamus.

22. The child’s own book on New-church doctrine, by a lady. Lond. 1837.

23. The child’s pathway through the history of England, by a lady, second edition. Lond. Jarrold (Norwich printed) [1858?]

The preface is signed Ida, Nottingham, 1855, and I think it may
safely be assumed that the authoress lived there.

24. The child’s treasure, or reading without spelling effectually simplified ... by a lady. Lond. C. H. Law, 1851.

25. Choice descriptive poetry ... selected by a lady. Lond. Whittaker, Birmingham (printed) [1852].

26. Chollerton ... by a lady. Lond. Ollivier 1846, 8o, pp. 381.

27. The christian’s daily preacher ... by a lady [motto] Weymouth, 1826.

28. Christmas 1846 and the new year 1847 in Ireland, letters from a lady; edited by W. S. Gilly ... price one shilling: the proceeds of the sale to be given towards relieving the distress in Ireland. Durham, Andrews, 1847, 12o.

“A lady,” not wishing her name published, the editor puts his as a
guarantee of good faith.

29. A compendium of ancient geography, compiled for the young princess M. L. B*N*P**TE de M⸺T, intended as a sequel to the abbé Gaultier’s excellent Modern geography, as a companion to “Tales of the Classics,” and inscribed to governesses ... by a lady. Lond. Hailes, 1835.

30. A compendium of British geography, with questions, by a lady, the author of First lessons in geography. Lond. Hailes 1828(?)

31. Compendium of universal history, by the author of 1000 questions on the old and new Testaments. Lond. Jarrold 1844.

In both the London and English Catalogues, said to be by “a lady,”
but those words do not occur on the title.

32. Conversations on important scriptural subjects by, a lady. Lond. Ford, Islington 1837, 16o, pp. 102.

33. Conversations on the lord’s prayer, by a lady [motto] Lond. Simpkin—Benson and Barling. Weymouth [1851?]

The illustration is signed E. J. P.

34. Cookery made easy, by a lady [1841?] 11 edit. 1854.

We have from this author: Cheap, nice, and nourishing cookery, or
how working people may live well upon a small income ... by the
author of “Cookery made easy.” Lond. Dean [1841].

35. The cottage home ... by a lady. Lond. [1864].

36. The cottager’s assistant, or the wedding present, 2nd edit., ... by a lady, price 2s. 6d. with plates. Lond. Rodwell & Martin 1824, 12o, pp. VIII. & 47.

Inscribed to the Viscountess Cremorne.

37. A course of ... prayers ... selected by a lady. Lond. Lyntot, price 2s. 6d., 1804, 8o.

38. Cousin Rachel’s visit, by a lady. Wellington, Salop, printed by and for Houlston, London 1827.

39. The Cousins, being amusing and instructive lessons in the French language, 2 parts. Lond. Derby, printed [1850].

40. Craigh-Melrose priory; or memoirs of the Mount Linton family, a novel in four vols, by a lady. Lond. Chapple 1815.

41. The crucifixion, a poem ... by a lady. Lond. Cadell 1817.

42. Daily bread, or a text of scripture ... selected by a lady. 2nd edit.... Liverpool 1821.

The same published by Seeley, Lond. and Grapel, Liverpool, 1840.

43. Dartmoor legends and other poems, by a lady. Exeter, Roberts 1857.

Dedicated to her father’s friend Arthur Howe Holdsworth.

44. Dates of the kings of England, in easy triplets, by a lady. Lond. [1874].

45. Domestic economy and cookery, for rich and poor ... English, Scotch, French, Oriental and other foreign dishes ... by a lady. Lond. John Murray 1827, 12o.

Several editions to the present time, and if not the first, at all
events one of the earliest was published by Longmans.

46. An earnest address to young communicants, by a lady. Lond. Rivingtons 1865.

Dedicated by permission to the bishop of Oxford.

47. Easy and familiar sermons for children, by a lady. Lond. printed for the author, Crew and Spencer, 27 Lamb’s conduit street and Simpkin and Marshall 1830.

48. Easy lessons in the history of England, by a lady, third edit. Lond. Harvey & Darton 1839.

49. Easy questions and answers from the Pentateuch ... by a lady [1855].

50. Economical cookery for young housekeepers ... by a lady. Lond. 1824, 4th edit. R. Clarke 1839.

51. Educational outlines and other letters on practical duties, to which is added a journal of a summer’s excursion made by the author and her pupils, by a lady. Lond. Groombridge 1850, 8o, pp. 8 and 116, with an illustration of Versailles.

52. Edward Beaumont, or the efficacy of prayer, a narrative founded on facts, by a lady. [motto] Dublin, S. B. Oldham,—Whittaker, Lond. 1844.

53. Effie’s and the Doctor’s tales ... by a lady, with (five) illustrations by the same. Lond. Darton [1859]

54. Eight days’ journey to Matlock, by a lady. Wakefield, printed for John Robinson, Express Office 1860.

55. An elementary compendium of music for the use of schools, by a lady. Lond. John Murray 1835, quarto, pp. VII. and 72, price 12s.

56. Emily Trevor, or the Vale of Elwy, by a lady. Lond. Simpkin, Denbigh (printed by) T. Gee 1850.

This is inscribed to Mrs. Maconochie of Meadow-bank house.

57. English history, in the way of question and answer, by a lady, new edit. Lond. [1839?].

58. The English mother, or early lessons on the church of England, by a lady [mottoes] Bath (printed) W. Pocock. Lond. Simpkin 1840, 8o, pp. xii, 84: list of subscribers.

59. Enquiries for the truth between the divided church militant denominated Roman and Protestant, by a lady. Canterbury (printed by) Henry Ward. Lond. Hatchard 1851.

60. Esthwaite water, a poem in three parts ... by a lady. Lond. Whittaker: Kendal (printed by) J. Hudson 1854, 8o, pp. 44, with an engraving signed W. Banks, _sc._ Edin.

61. Every lady her own cook; or a few practical hints as to how the patent Crimean cooking stove can be used to the best advantage, by a lady. Dublin, McGlashan 1857.

62. Every lady’s guide to her own greenhouse ... by a lady. Lond. Orr 1851.

63. An explanation of the ten commandments, by a lady; revised by a clergyman of the church of England. Lond. Tabart 1802, small 12o, pp. 40.

64. An explanation of the two sacraments and the occasional rites and ceremonies of the church of England, in a series of dialogues between a mother (Mrs. Vernon) and her daughters (Louisa and Mary) intended for the use of young persons. Lond. John Murray 1828, 8o. pp. XI. and 1 and 271.

Inscribed to Mr. Justice Parke.

As catalogued by Lowndes in the “British Librarian,” p. 782, this
little work well illustrates some of my previous observations.
Lowndes gives part of the title, and afterwards puts a note in the
words of the rest of the title. His date is later than mine, but
he does not say it is a new edition. The following is a copy of
Lowndes’ entry:—“629. An Explanation of the Two Sacraments and the
occasional Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, by a
Lady, London, 1831, sm. 8vo, publ. at 5s. 6d. A series of
dialogues between a mother and her daughters, intended for the use
of young persons.”

65. Extracts of letters to a christian friend, by a lady, with an introductory essay by Thos. Erskine, esq., advocate, author of “Remarks on the internal evidences for the truth of revealed religion,” etc., etc. R. B. Lusk Greenock. Glasgow 1830.

66. Familiar dialogues, on interesting subjects ... by a lady. Lond. Rivington 1821.

It might occur to any one that the publishers would give the
author’s name, my enquiries from this source were so constantly
and uniformly unsuccessful that I never resort to publishers now.

67. Flora and Thalia, or germs of flowers and poetry; being an alphabetical arrangement of flowers, with appropriate poetical illustrations [selected from various authors] embellished with coloured plates (M. Spratt del.): by a lady [motto] Lond. Washbourne 1835, small 12o, pp. XII. 200.

Dedicated by permission to the duchess of Kent and the princess
Victoria. The preface is addressed from “King’s road Chelsea.”

68. Florence Nightingale and the Russian war, a poem, by a lady. Lond. Hatchard 1856.

The authoress says “she had the honour of being nearly connected
with one of the greatest naval commanders of the age in which he
lived.”

69. Footprints for little christians, by a lady, price sixpence. Salisbury. Lond. Simpkin [1860].

70. Garden of language [motto] London, Fisher son & co. Newgate street 1835, 16o, pp. 31, with illustrations.

This is a sort of English grammar, and is said in the London
Catalogue to be by a lady.

71. The girls’ own text book, containing a text ... for every morning and evening in the year: selected by a lady. Lond. J. F. Shaw 1858, 32o, see no 13.

72. Glimpses of natural history, by a lady [motto] London, Darton & Harvey (1843) [afterwards bought by R. Clarke] square 16o, pp. VI. 199, with illustrations, some signed J. B.

73. A glimpse of Oriental Nature, pictures with verses by a lady, with a preface by ... G. R. Gleig. Lond. Dean & Son 1865, 4o.

74. Grandmamma’s first catechism, by a lady, second edition. Oxford (printed) and London, J. H. Parker 1854, 24o, pp. 23.

75. “Guess if you can”! a collection of enigmas and charades in verse, together with 50 in the French language, by a lady. Lond. Bogue 1851, 8o.

76. A guide for the sick chamber, consisting of prayers, hymns and portions of scripture selected ... by a lady. Edinburgh 1837, 12o.

77. Harp of Salem, a collection of historical poems from the scriptures, together with some reflective pieces, by a lady. Edinb. James Taylor, Smith & co. Hunter square 1827, 12o, pp. v. 224.

78. The history of David the King of Israel, in two parts, by a lady [motto] London, printed by H. Teape, Tower hill, sold by Blanchard, City road; Kent, Hamilton; and Keene, Dublin 1817, 12o, pp. 4 and 184.

The advertisement states that this was originally written for the
Youths Magazine, and that the first part appeared in the tenth
volume of that publication.

79. The home book, or young housekeeper’s assistant, forming a complete system of domestic economy and household accounts, with estimates of expenditure, &c., &c., in every department of housekeeping founded on forty-five years’ experience, by a lady [motto] London, Smith, Elder & co. 1829, 12o, pp. VII. 175.

Starts upon the assumption that the lady’s husband has not less than
£1000 a year.

80. Hours with the Leslies, a tale for children, and Phantasie’s birthday, a fairy tale, by a lady. London, Hope & co. 16 Great Marlborough street 1853 [1852] large 16o, pp. 4 and 200.

81. How to dress on £15 a year as a lady, by a lady [Mrs. Millicent Whiteside Cook] Lond. Warne 1873.

This little work was the subject of a Chancery suit, Warne the
original publisher against Routledge, the publisher of a second
edition before Warne’s was exhausted. Mrs. Cook’s royalty was one
penny per copy sold, and Warne very shortly paid her £100.—See Law
Reports. Master of the Rolls 12 June 1874 xviii. 497.

82. Hymns and thoughts for the sick and lonely, by a lady. London. Nisbet [Bath 1848] 12o.

New edition Nisbet 1859.

83. Hymns for times of sickness and sorrow selected from various authors by a lady, the profits of the work will be given to the Cholera orphan home, Ham Common near Richmond ... London, Wertheim and Macintosh 24 Paternoster row [1849] small 12o, pp. 34.

Inscribed to rev. Joseph Brown, rector of Christ church, Surrey,
dated from Keythorpe Hall.

84. Ines, and other poems [motto] London, printed for Allman 1816, 8o, pp. 4 and 208.

The London Catalogue says this is by a lady, but those words do not
occur on the title.

85. Jesus the Messiah, or the Old testament prophecies fulfilled in the New testament scriptures, by a lady, the profits to be devoted to charitable purposes. London, Seeley and Burnside 1828, 12o, pp. XIX. 264.

Dedicated to the right rev. Charles Richard lord bishop of
Winchester.

86. The juvenile gardener written by a lady, for the use of her own children, with a view of giving them an early taste for the pleasures of a garden and the study of botany [motto] Lond. printed for Harvey and Darton and sold by John Rodford, Hull 1824, 12o, pp. 126.

87. Kaisersworth Deaconesses, including a history of the Institution: the ordination service and questions for self examination, by a lady. Lond. Masters 1857, 12o.

88. The ladies’ guide to life assurance: briefly shewing the necessity for its more extended practice amongst the female community, by a lady. Lond. Partridge, Oakey & co. 34 Paternoster row 1854, 18o, pp. 32.

It is dedicated by permission to the duchess of Hamilton and
Brandon. The preface is signed J. B. and dated Greenwich 24 Nov.
1854.

89. The lady’s guide to the ordering of her household and the economy of the dinner table, by a lady. London, Smith & Elder 1861, 8o, pp. XVI. 500.

90. Letters on confirmation, a manual of moral and religious duties, designed for the young of her own sex in the upper ranks of society, by a lady. London, Cleaver 1846, 16o.

91. Letters to my unknown friends, by a lady. Lond. printed for Longman, &c. 1846, 8o, pp. VI. 294; also 1849 and 1853.

Also author of Some passages in Modern history.

92. The life of Mary, mother of our Lord ... by a lady. Lond. 1851, 8o.

93. Lilias, or fellowship with God ... by a lady [with an introduction by ... C. B. Tayler] Edin. 1859, 8o.

94. Lines addressed to prince Leopold of Saxe-Cobourg on the death of his consort the princess Charlotte of Wales, by a lady. Colchester, printed and sold by Swinborne and Walter; Hatchard, London 1817, 8o, pp. 7.

95. Little Christian’s sunday alphabet, by a lady, woodcuts. 1849, 16o.

96. Mandeville, or the Lynmouth visitors, Barnstaple printed by Brightwell & son, sold also by Longman & co., Whittaker & co., Lond.; Roberts, Exeter; Nettleton, Plymouth 1839, 8o, pp. VII. 164.

97. Mary Queen of Scots, an historical ballad with other poems by a lady. Lond. printed for John Stockdale, Piccadilly 1800, 16o, pp. 89, 2s. 6d.

98. Method for teaching plain needlework in schools, by a lady (second edition). London, Robert Hardwicke 192 Piccadilly [1861] 8o.

The title page is lithographed. The preface is signed M. E. B.,
Decr. 1861. I have not seen the first edition of 1857. The
authoress says she received her information thirty years before
1861.

99. Metrical remembrances, by a lady [motto from Isaiah xl. 29] London 1832, 16o.

No publisher’s name, S. Bagster, Junr. printer.

100. Modern household cookery, a new work for private families, by a lady, with an introduction on the philosophy of cookery. London, Nelson 1860, 8o, pp. XV. 396, and plates.

101. The modern cookery, written upon the most approved and economical principles, and in which every receipt has stood the test of experience, by a lady, second edition, with considerable additions by the author. Derby, printed by and for Henry Mozley 1820, 12o.

102. Murray’s modern cookery book. Modern domestic cookery based on the well-known works of Mrs. Rundell, but including all the recent improvements in the culinary art: founded on principles of economy and practical knowledge and adapted for private families, by a lady, with illustrative woodcuts. Lond. John Murray 1851, 8o, XXVIII. 675.

“The arrangement of the whole work, previously enriched with the
valuable contributions of the late Miss Emma Roberts (whose
receipts are marked E. R.) has been placed under the careful
inspection of a lady well versed in the art of which it treats.
The book has had the further advantage of being thoroughly revised
by a professional gentleman of great repute in London, who has
also supplied several valuable receipts.”—Preface.

103. Moral maxims from the wisdom of Jesus the son of Sirach, or the Ecclesiasticus, selected by a lady, and enriched with six engravings from drawings of her own. Lond. Harris 1807.

104. My Norske note book; or a month in Norway, by a lady. Lond. Westerton 1860 [1859] 8o.

105. Natural history of quadrupeds, for children ... by a lady, 2nd edit., with plates. Lond. Harvey and Darton 1824, 12o, 4s. 3rd edit. 182‒?

106. The new estate, or the young travellers in Wales and Ireland, by author of Portugal, &c. Lond. printed for Darton and Harvey 1831, 12o, pp. VII. 302, with illustrations.

The same names and persons occur in “The young travellers in
Portugal.” The authoress acknowledges having availed herself of a
small work called “Fairy Legends” [by Croker] in speaking of
popular superstitions. The “New Estate” is in Ireland.

107. The Orb of light; or the Apocalyptic vision (with the text of the Revelation) by a lady. Lond. Wertheim, 1860, 8o.

108. Original fables [in verse] by a lady; dedicated to her royal highness the princess Charlotte of Wales, embellished with fifty-four elegant engravings on wood. Lond. printed for B. Crosby & co. 1810; 12o, other editions 1812 and 1815.

109. Outlines of truth by a lady. London, Hatchard 1825, 12o.

110. The philanthropist, or selfishness and benevolence illustrated: a tale, by a lady [mottoes] London, Wm. Ball 1836, 8o, pp. VI. 389.

Announced as by the same author ‘The spirit of sectarianism,’ 8o,
pp. 75, 1s. 6d. This is a different work to the Philanthropist by
P. S. Goss.

111. Plain lectures on Genesis for family reading, by a lady. Lond. Pickering 1841, 8o.

112. Poems for children, by a lady. Lond. Darton and Harvey 1834, 12o, pp. IV. 66.

113. A poetical picture of America, being observations made during a residence of several years at Alexandria and Norfolk in Virginia ... 1799 to 1807, by a lady. London, printed for the author and sold by Vernor Hood & Sharpe 31 Poultry 1809, small 8o, pp. 14 and 177.

W. Wilson, printer, St. John’s square. It has a list of subscribers.

114. Portions of Scripture, with ... a view to promote the observance of the Lord’s day, by a lady. Lond. J. Hatchard & Son 1837, price 3d, or 2s 6d a dozen, 12o, pp. 12.

115. Portugal, or the young travellers, being some account of Lisbon and its environs, and of a tour in the Alemtéjo; from a journal kept by a lady during three years’ actual residence. Lond. Darton & Harvey 1830, 12o.

116. Private memoirs of the Court of Louis XVIII. by a lady, 2 vols Lond. Colburn 1830, 8o.

117. Prayers, hymns, and texts, by a lady. Lond. Seeley 1846, 12o.

118. Ravensdale, a tale by a lady [of Dublin] 2 vols. Dublin, Curry & co.; Lond. Longman 1845, 12o.

119. Recollections of a seven years’ residence at the Mauritius or Isle of France, by a lady. London, James Cawthorn 1830, 8o, pp. XI. 208.

The work is dedicated to Ellen & Mary. The preface is signed by
their “Mother.” She speaks of her daughters as orphans.

120. The Redeemed Rose, or Willies rest, by a lady. Lond. 1853, 8o.

121. A residence at Sierra Leone, described from a journal kept on the spot and from letters written to friends at home, by a lady [edited by the Hon. C. E. S. Norton] Lond. 1849, 16o.

One of Murray’s Home and Colonial Library.

122. The restoration of the works of art to Italy, a poem by a lady [motto] Oxford, printed by W. Baxter for R. Pearson High street, Oxford, and J. Ebers, Old Bond street, London 1816, 8o, pp. 23.

123. Return to my native village; and other poems chiefly on sacred subjects, by a lady. Oxford and Lond. Parker 1853, 16o.

124. The Rev. Jabez Bunting, or begging; with other poems by a lady, printed at the request of friends of the authoress. William Illingworth, printer, top of Kirkgate, Leeds 1833; entered at Stationers’ Hall, 12o, pp. 14.

125. The rich old bachelor, a domestic tale [in verse] in the style of Dr. Syntax [by W. Combe] by a lady [motto] Ward, Printer, Canterbury 1824, 8o, pp. 312.

126. The Sceptic, by a lady. Lond. J. Russell Smith 1850, 8o, pp. VIII. 168.

Crewkerne (Somersetshire) printed by G. P. R. Pulman, Market-place.

127. A scriptural guide to the duties of every-day life ... compiled by a lady. Lond. Saunders and Otley 1846, 12o.

128. Selina, a novel, founded on facts, by a lady, in three volumes.

⸺ Is there not a hand,
Which operates unseen, and regulates
The vast machine we tread on? Dr. Hurdis.

Lond. printed for C. Law Ave maria lane, by Bye and Law, St. John’s-square, Clerkenwell 1800, 12o.

The authoress’s first work.

129. A series of reflections on the sacred oratorio of the Messiah [by Handel] by a lady. London, Hatchard 1812, 8o.

For full title see the British Critic, XL. 201.

130. The siege of Mansoul a drama in five acts [and in verse] the diction of which consists altogether in an accommodation of words from Shakespeare and other poets, by a lady [motto] Bristol, sold by W. Bulgin No. 3 Wine street, sold also by Matthews, strand. Longman, &c., Lond.; and S. Hazard, Bath 1801, 8o, VI. 82.

“The composition of a lady now deceased.” Part of the preface is
written by the Rev. H. Sulger. It is not in Baker’s Biog.
Dramatica, 1812.

131. Sketch of ancient geography, by a lady for the use of her own pupils. Brighton & Lond. Whittaker 1857, 8o.

132. Spain yesterday and to-day, by a lady. Lond. Harvey & Darton [1829] sm. 8o.

133. The stepping stone to astronomy, by a lady. Longmans 1858, 16o.

134. Suspirium sanctorum, or holy breathings, a series of prayers for every day in the month, by a lady. Lond. Saunders & Otley 1826, 8o.

135. Tales from the German, by a lady. Lond. Anderson [1825?] 8o.

136. Tales of the classics, a new delineation of the most popular fables, legends and allegories commemorated in the works of poets, painters and sculptors, selected and written by a lady for the amusement and instruction of her own daughters [mottoes] in three volumes. London, Colburn and Bentley, 1830, 12o, vol I. XXIV. 302, vol. II. IV. 302, vol III. 370 the pagination of the appendix is continuous.

Dedicated to H.R.H. the princess Victoria of Kent, dated from
“Wadlands,” July 1829.

137. A text book [religious] for the sick and afflicted, selected by a lady. Lond. J. F. Shaw 1858, 16o.

138. Tales original and translated from the Spanish, by a lady, embellished with eight engravings on wood. London J. J. Stockdale, 41 Pall Mall 1810, 8o, pp. 391.

Dedicated by the publisher to Anna Eliza Chandos, Countess Temple.
The advertisement dated from Whitchurch, Hampshire, states that
these are the production of a young lady unknown in the
metropolis, and unused to writing for the public.

139. Thoughts on our national calamity in a letter to a friend in Ireland, by a lady [motto] London, Rivington 1817, 8o, pp. 66.

On the death of the princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales.

140. Translations and sketches of biography from the German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French languages, by a lady. Lond. Saunders & Otley 1839, 8o.

141. Twelve years ago, a tale, by [a lady] the author of Letters to unknown friends. Lond. Longman 1847, 16o.

142. Twice Married, my own story, by a lady. Lond. Ward & Lock 1855, 8o.

143. Two fairy tales in a dramatic form, by a lady [Miss Clode formerly of Wooton under Edge?] Lond. A. Hall 1851, 12o.

144. Variety, a collection of original poems, by a lady. London, printed by J. Davison, White-friars, for James Wallis, Paternoster row, and Christopher and Jennet, Stockton 1802, small 8o, pp. VIII., 167 and 1.

145. “Vater Unser,” a tale for children, illustrative of the Lord’s prayer, translated freely from the German, by a lady. Lond. Whittaker & Co. 1844, 12o, pp. 48.

Dedicated to A**** M***** B******, a child of seven years old, by
her mother.

146. Village incidents, or religious influence in domestic scenes by a lady. London, Hatchard 1828, 12o, pp. VIII. 145.

147. Woman as a virgin, wife, and mother, by a lady. Lond. Mitchell [1838] 16o, 1s. 6d.

148. A word in favor of female schools, addressed to parents guardians and the public at large, by a lady [motto] London, Longman 1826, 24o, pp. 74, 2s. 6d.

149. Workwoman’s guide; containing instructions in cutting out and completing those articles of wearing apparel, etc., which are actually made at home, etc. Lond. Simpkin, Birmingham, print. 1838, 4to.

New edit. Simpkin 1840, 4to, 21s.

150. Ward’s illustrated geography in question and answer, a sequel to “First lessons in geography by a lady.” Lond. Ward [Bungay printed 1853] 12o, 4 edit. 1859.

151. The young lady’s friend, by a lady. Glasgow, W. R. McPhun 1857, 16o, pp. 128.

A book of advice and etiquette. The English catalogue 1835-1862 p.
855 gives a work with this title published by Parker & son 1852.

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ADVERTISEMENTS.

WORKS BY THE AUTHOR.

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A martyr to bibliography: a notice of the life and works of Joseph-Marie Quérard, bibliographer. 1867. Only 200 copies printed: price 3s 6d.

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Handbook of fictitious names, being a guide to authors chiefly in the lighter literature of the XIXth century, who have written under assumed names, and to literary forgers, impostors, plagiarists, and imitators, 1868.

This work is out of print.

“A useful and amusing guide, especially to English authors of the
lighter literature of this century.”—Encyclopædia Britannica,
ninth edition. 1875, vol III. p. 658.

“A slight and tentative, though useful production, is the only work
yet published on the anonymous and pseudonymous literature of
Britain.”—Chambers’ Cyclopædia, London, 1874, vol. II. p. 84.

I could quote numerous other notices. Articles have also been
written since this work was published on the subject, mostly
acknowledging the source of their information.

I have now determined to limit my collections on this subject, with
the end of the year 1879. I have been so many years engaged in
obtaining materials that I think there will be more chance of
publishing if I confine myself to revising and correcting what I
have already collected. I make this declaration so that any body
else who may be inclined may take up the subject where I leave
off, as the presumption that I am collecting might deter others
from doing so.

This period, 1800-1879 is alone sufficient to occupy a lifetime.

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A bibliographical list of lord Brougham’s publications arranged in chronological order. 1873. Only 100 copies separately printed. Price 1s.

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A few words on Swimming, with practical hints, by R. Harrington; to which is added a bibliographical list of works on swimming by Olphar Hamst. Price one shilling.

I had a few thick paper copies of the list struck off separately
with the following title:—

Swimming: a bibliographical list of works on swimming, by the author
of the handbook of fictitious names, 1868.

I put the word “Swimming” at the head and used a phrase for
pseudonym, so that it might be catalogued under the subject at the
British Museum instead of being buried under my name.

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Catalogue of the Etchings and Drypoints of J. A. M. Whistler. 1874, with an etching by Percy Thomas of Whistler, after a portrait by himself. Only fifty copies printed. One guinea each.

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INDEX.

(Pub. = Publisher.)

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Accuracy in bibliography, 10, 11, 12.

Abbreviation discussed, 12;
should be indicated, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.

Additions in cataloguing titles should be indicated, 20.

Advertisements in books should be preserved, 17.

Advocates Library catalogue of, 28.

Aggravating ladies, why this title taken, 6;
anonymous work, 15;
list of works by, 40.

Aikin, Dr., 9.

Ailzie Grierson, 40.

Alemtéjo, 49.

Alexandria, 49.

Allibone, Dictionary of English Literature, 30;
index to New Testament, 31.

Allman, pub., 46.

Almeda, 40

Alphabet of animals, 40.

America, Public Libraries in, 11;
Picture of, 49.

Anacalypsis, 30.

Anderson, pub., 50.

Andrews, pub., 42.

Anecdotes of Animals, 41.

Anonymous works, 14;
cataloguing, 17;
Dictionary of, 15, 16, 19;
means of identifying authors of, 35;
not read with confidence, 16;
proportion of, in libraries, 40;
statement that work is anon, not to be relied on, 18.

Arithmetical books, list of, 11, 19, 33, 41.

Arithmetical class-book, 41.

Astrologer, the, 41.

Astronomy, 50.

Atkinson’s medical bibliography, 40.

Audiffredi, G. B., 15.

Auteurs Déguisez, 15.

Autonymous books, 14, 17.

Apocalyptic vision, 48.

Axon, W. E. A., 16.

Ayscough, 30, 31.

Bachelor, rich old, 49.

Baillet, A., 15.

Ball, pub., 48.

Banks, W., 44.

Barbier, A. A., 15.

Barbier, Olivier, 16, 19.

Beauty, 41.

Bennett, Mary, 40.

Benson & Barling, pub., 42.

Bent, publisher, 36.

Bessie Gray, 35.

Bibliographers, have been careless in their descriptions, 18.

Bibliography, too many meanings to the word, 10, 12.

Bibliotheca Cornubiensis, 9.

Bibliotheca geographica, 29.

Biographia Dramatica, 40.

Black Forest, legend of the, 41.

Boase & Courtney’s Bibliotheca Cornubiensis, 9.

Bogue, pub., 45.

Book of Costumes, 41.

Book, how to describe a, 5, 9, 37;
different descriptions of, 14;
Handy-book about books, 15, 16.

Book paging should be simple, 25.

Bookbinders tear away advertisements, 17.

Botany, study of, 46.

Boy’s own book, 41.

British Almanac, 23.

British Catalogue, the, 36, 37.

British Critic, 50.

British geography, 42.

British Librarian, the, 44.

British Museum catalogue, 11, 35, 41, 53;
report on, 15;
rules, 16;
Library, 35, 40.

Brougham, Lord, publications, 17, 19, 27, 52.

Brown, George, an imaginary author cited as an example, 12.

Brown, rev. J., 46.

Buds & blossoms, 41.

Bunting, Rev. Jabez, 49.

Cadell, pub., 43.

Capital letters in titles, 29.

Caroline and her mother, 41.

Catalogues, 10, 14;
not to be relied on, 18;
should not alter titles, 21;
Art of making, 21.

Catechism, a, 41, 45.

Cato, a tale, 41.

Cawthorn, pub., 49.

Chambers Cyclopædia on the Handbook of Fictitious names, 52.

Chapple, pub., 43.

Charades, 45.

Charlotte, princess, 47, 48, 51.

Child’s Guide, 42.

Child’s Manual, 42.

Child’s Own Book, 42.

Child’s Pathway, 42.

Child’s Treasure, 42.

Cholera orphan home, 46.

Chollerton, 42.

Christian’s preacher, 42.

Christian’s Sunday alphabet, 47.

Christmas in Ireland, 42.

Christopher, pub., 51.

Clarke, pub., 43, 45.

Clarke, M. Cowden, 31.

Cleaver, pub., 47.

Colburn, pub., 41, 50.

Combe, W., 49.

Commandments, the ten, 44.

Communicants, address to, 43.

Companion to the almanac, 19.

Confirmation, on, 47.

Cook, Mrs., 46.

Cookery, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48.

Corney, Bolton, 12, 16, 18, 33.

Cottage Home, 42.

Cottager’s Assistant, 43.

Cousin Rachel’s visit, 43.

Cousins, The, 43.

Craigh-Melrose Priory, 43.

Cremorne, viscountess, 43.

Crestadoro, A., 19-21, 37.

Crimean Cooking, 44.

Croker, J. W., 48.

Crosby, pub., 48.

Crew & Spencer, pub., 43.

Crucifixion, The, 43.

Cutter, C. A., 11, 24.

Cuttle, Captain, advice quoted, 8.

Dartmoor Legends, 43.

Darton & Harvey, publishers, 35, 36, 41, 43, 44-45-46, 48, 49, 50.

David, history of, 46.

Dean, pub., 45.

Delepierre, O., 15.

De Morgan, Professor, his Arithmetical books, referred to, 1, 11, 19,
24, 41;
article in the Companion to the Almanac, 23;
on sizes of books, 24;
on errors, 33.

Dictionaries, compilers of copy one another, 33.

Dictionary catalogue, 11;
of anonymous authors, 15, 16.

Dolman, pub., 41, 42.

Domestic economy, 43, 46.

Dots of omission, 22.