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s well written, and admirably adapted for a school or reward book."--_Academic and Collegiate Circular_. "Miss Corner's England and Wales, we perceive, has just reached another new edition, in which the addition of the chronological table will be a great desideratum; the work is well written, and is equally adapted for a school, or, indeed, a gift book."--_Bent's Literary Advertiser_. "We know no histories more likely to prove useful and agreeable in the instruction of children."--_Britannia_. "The style of the book throughout renders it worthy of the support it has secured."--_Gospel Magazine_. "Miss Corner has chosen her epochs skilfully, and sketched them in a manner to make an adequate impression."--_Literary Gazette_. THE HISTORY OF IRELAND; New Edition; Seventh Thousand; _2s. 6d._ cloth, lettered; or bound up with Questions on the History, 3_s_. Illustrated with a Map, and three Historical Engravings.--1. St. Patrick preaching Christianity to the King and Nobles. 2. Lord Thomas Fitzgerald renouncing his allegiance to Henry VIII. 3. Entry of James II. into Dublin. "The history before us is well executed."--_Literary Gazette_. "Miss Corner's style of writing will produce habits of thinking."--_Morning Advertiser_. "The Historical facts, always correct, are detailed in plain and concise language. This is one of the best class books on Ireland, for young people."--_Limerick Standard_. The beauty of composition throughout the writings of Miss Corner is singular and fascinating.--_Sun_. Miss Corner has acquired a deserved celebrity for the singularly-attractive and intelligible manner she has in narrating history.--_Critic_. THE HISTORY OF SCOTLAND; New Edition; Ninth Thousand; 2s. 6d. cloth, lettered; or bound up with Questions on the History, 3s. Illustrated with a Map, and three Historical Engravings.--1. Coronation of the Infant King David II. and his Queen, at Scone. 2. James V. taking refuge at Sterling Castle. 3. Queen Mary's Escape to England. "We sincerely recommend this history as peculiarly suited to the meridian of schools."--_Ayr Observer._ "This meritorious work is written in a very easy and agreeeble style, perfectly adapted to the capacities of the young persons for whom it is intended."--_Times_. "We have perused this history with much interest, delighted with the ease and perspicuity of style, and with the clearness and force of the narrative."--_Edinbur
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