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Billings, Josh, 1818-1885 [1866], Josh Billings, hiz sayings. With comic illustrations. (Carleton, New York) [word count] [eaf674T].
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A Catalogue of
BOOKS
ISSUED BY
Carleton, Publisher,
New York.

1866.

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There is a kind of physiognomy in the titles
of books no less than in the faces of
men, by which a skilful observer
will know as well what to expect
from the one as the
other.

Butler.

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NEW BOOKS And New Editions Recently Issued by CARLETON, PUBLISHER, NEW YORK, 413 BROADWAY, CORNER OF LISPENARD STREET.

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N.B.—The Publisher, upon receipt of the price in advance, will send any of
the following Books by mail, POSTAGE FREE, to any part of the United States. This
convenient and very safe mode may be adopted when the neighboring Booksellers
are not supplied with the desired work. State name and address in full.

Victor Hugo.

LES MISÉRABLES.—The best edition, two elegant 8vo. vols., beautifully bound in cloth, $5.50; half calf, $10.00
LES MISÉRABLES.—The popular edition, one large octavo volume, paper covers, $2.00; cloth bound, $2.50
LES MISÉRABLES.—In the Spanish language. Fine 8vo. edition, two vols., paper covers, $4.00; cloth bound, $5.00
JARGAL.—A new novel. Illustrated. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE LIFE OF VICTOR HUGO.—By himself. 8vo. cloth, $1.75

Miss Muloch.

JOHN HALIFAX.—A novel. With illustration. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
A LIFE FOR A LIFE.—With illustration. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Charlotte Bronte (Currer Bell).

JANE EYRE.—A novel. With illustration. 12mo., cloth, $1.75
THE PROFESSOR. —A novel. With illustration. 12mo., cloth, $1.75
SHIRLEY.—A novel. With illustration. 12mo., cloth, $1.75
VILLETTE.—A novel. With illustration. 12mo., cloth, $1.75

Hand-Books of Society.

THE HABITS OF GOOD SOCIETY; with thoughts, hints, and anecdotes, concerning nice points of taste, good manners, and the art of making oneself agreeable. The most entertaining work of the kind ever published. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE ART OF CONVERSATION.—With directions for self-culture. A sensible and instructive work, that ought to be in the hands of every one who wishes to be either an agreeable talker or listener. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

New English Novels.

RECOMMENDED TO MERCY.— 12mo. cloth, $1.75
TAKEN UPON TRUST.— In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE GOLDEN RULE.— In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

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Mrs. Mary J. Holmes' Works.

'LENA RIVERS.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
MARIAN GREY.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
MEADOW BROOK.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
ENGLISH ORPHANS.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
DORA DEANE.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
COUSIN MAUDE.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
HOMESTEAD ON THE HILLSIDE.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
HUGH WORTHINGTON.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Artemus Ward.

HIS BOOK.—The first collection of humorous writings by A. Ward. Full of comic illustrations. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
HIS TRAVELS.—A comic volume of Indian and Mormon adventures. With laughable illustrations. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Miss Augusta J. Evans.

BEULAH.—A novel of great power. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
MACARIA.—A novel of great power. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
A NEW NOVEL.—In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

By the Author of “Rutledge.”

RUTLEDGE.—A deeply interesting novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE SUTHERLANDS.—A deeply interesting novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
FRANK WARRINGTON.—A deeply interesting novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
ST. PHILIP'S.—A deeply interesting novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
LOUIE'S LAST TERM AT ST. MARY'S. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Josh Billings.

HIS BOOK.—All the rich comic sayings of this celebrated humorist. With comic illustrations. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Mrs. Ritchie (Anna Cora Mowatt).

FAIRY FINGERS.—A capital new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE MUTE SINGER.—A capital new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
A NEW BOOK.—In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

New English Novels.

BEYMINSTRE.—A very interesting novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE SILENT WOMAN.—In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Geo. W. Carleton.

OUR ARTIST IN CUBA.—A humorous volume of travels; with fifty comic illustrations by the author. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
OUR ARTIST IN PERU.—In press. $1.00

Pulpit Pungencies.

A new comic book of immense fun. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

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A. S. Roe's Works.

A LONG LOOK AHEAD.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
TO LOVE AND TO BE LOVED.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
TIME AND TIDE.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
I'VE BEEN THINKING.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
THE STAR AND THE CLOUD.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
TRUE TO THE LAST.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
HOW COULD HE HELP IT?— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
LIKE AND UNLIKE.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
LOOKING AROUND.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
WOMAN, OUR ANGEL.— A novel. In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Richard B. Kimball.

WAS HE SUCCESSFUL.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
UNDERCURRENTS.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
SAINT LEGER.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
ROMANCE OF STUDENT LIFE.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
IN THE TROPICS.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE PRINCE OF KASHNA.— A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
EMILIE.—A sequel to “St. Leger.” In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Orpheus C. Kerr.

THE ORPHEUS C. KERR PAPERS.—Comic letters and humorous military criticisms. Three series. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Edmund Kirke.

AMONG THE PINES.—A Southern sketch. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
MY SOUTHERN FRIENDS.—A Southern sketch. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
DOWN IN TENNESSEE.—A Southern sketch. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
ADRIFT IN DIXIE.—A Southern sketch. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
AMONG THE GUERILLAS.—A Southern sketch. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
A NEW BOOK.—In press. A Southern sketch. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

T. S. Arthur's New Works.

LIGHT ON SHADOWED PATHS.—A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
OUT IN THE WORLD.—A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
NOTHING BUT MONEY.—A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
WHAT CAME AFTERWARDS.—A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
OUR NEIGHBORS.—In press. A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Robinson Crusoe.

A handsome illustrated edition, complete. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Joseph Rodman Drake.

THE CULPRIT FAY.—A faery poem 12mo. cloth, $1.25
AN ILLUSTRATED EDITION.—With 100 exquisite illustrations on wood. Quarto, beautifully printed and bound, $5.00

Epidemic Cholera.

A handy-book for successful treatment. 12mo. cloth, $1.00

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Cuthbert Bede.

VERDANT GREEN.—A rollicking, humorous novel of English student life; with 200 comic illustrations. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Private Miles O'Reilly.

BAKED MEATS OF THE FUNERAL.—A new comic book of songs, speeches, essays, banquets, etc. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
LIFE AND ADVENTURES—with comic illustrations. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

M. Michelet's Remarkable Works.

LOVE (L'AMOUR).—From the French. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
WOMAN (LA FEMME).—From the French. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

J. Sheridan Le Fanu.

WYLDER'S HAND.—A powerful new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
THE HOUSE BY THE CHURCHYARD.—A powerful new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Rev. John Cumming, D.D., of London.

THE GREAT TRIBULATION.—Two series. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
THE GREAT PREPARATION.—Two series. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
THE GREAT CONSUMMATION.—Two series. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Ernest Renan.

THE LIFE OF JESUS.—From the French work. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
RELIGIOUS HISTORY AND CRITICISM.— 8vo. cloth, $2.50

Popular Italian Novels.

DOCTOR ANTONIO.—A love story. By Ruffini. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
VINCENZO.—A love story. By Ruffini. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
BEATRICE CENCI.—By Guerrazzi, with portrait. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Charles Reade.

THE CLOISTER AND THE HEARTH.—A magnificent new novel— the best this author ever wrote. 8vo. cloth, $2.00

The Opera.

TALES FROM THE OPERAS.—A collection of clever stories, based upon the plots of all the famous operas. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Robert B. Roosevelt.

THE GAME-FISH OF THE NORTH.—Illustrated. 12mo. cloth, $2.00
SUPERIOR FISHING.—Illustrated. 12mo. cloth, $2.00
THE GAME-BIRDS OF THE NORTH.— 12mo. cloth, $2.00

John Phœnix.

THE SQUIBOB PAPERS.—A new humorous volume, filled with comic illustrations by the author. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Matthew Hale Smith.

MOUNT CALVARY.—Meditations in sacred places. 12mo. $2.00

P. T. Barnum.

THE HUMBUGS OF THE WORLD.—Two series. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

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Walter Barrett, Clerk.

THE OLD MERCHANTS OF NEW YORK.—Personal incidents, sketches, bits of biography, and events in the life of leading merchants in New York. Four series. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Madame Octavia Walton Le Vert.

SOUVENIRS OF TRAVEL. New edition. Large 12mo. cloth, $2.00

Kate Marstone.

A new and very interesting tale. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

By “Sentinel.”

WHO GOES THERE?—Or men and events. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Junius Brutus Booth.

MEMORIALS OF “THE ELDER BOOTH.”—The actor. 12mo. cloth, $1.50

H. T. Sperry.

COUNTRY LOVE vs. CITY FLIRTATION.—A capital new society tale, with twenty superb illustrations by Hoppin. 12mo. cloth, $2.00

Epes Sargent.

PECULIAR.—A remarkable new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Cuyler Pine.

MARY BRANDEGEE.—A very powerful novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
A NEW NOVEL.—In press. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Elisha Kent Kane.

LOVE-LIFE OF DR. KANE and Margaret Fox. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Mother Goose for Grown Folks.

HUMOROUS RHYMES for grown people. 12mo. cloth, $1.25

M. T. Walworth.

LULU.—A new American novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
HOTSPUR.—A new American novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
STORMCLIFF.—A new American novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

Captain Semmes.

THE CRUISE OF THE ALABAMA AND SUMTER.— 12mo. cloth, $2.00

Amelia B. Edwards.

BALLADS.—By author of “Barbara's History.” 12mo. cloth, $1.50

Mrs. Jervey (Caroline H. Glover).

HELEN COURTENAY'S PROMISE.—A new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

S —. J. H —.

THE MONTANAS.—A new American novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

M. A. Fisher.

A SPINSTER'S STORY.—A new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75

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Miscellaneous Works.

NOTES ON SHAKSPEARE.—By Jas. H. Hackett. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
FREE GOVERNMENT IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA.— 12mo. cloth, $3.00
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A NEW ENGLAND FARM-HOUSE.— 12mo. cloth, $1.75
NEPENTHE.—A new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
TOGETHER.—A new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
LOVERS AND THINKERS.—A new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
POEMS.—By Gay H. Naramore. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
GOMERY OF MONTGOMERY.—By C. A. Washburn. 12mo. cloth, $2.00
VICTOIRE.—A new novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.75
POEMS.—By Mrs. Sarah T. Bolton. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
SUPPRESSED BOOK ABOUT SLAVERY.— 12mo. cloth, $2.00
JOHN GUILDERSTRING'S SIN.—A novel. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
CENTEOLA.—By author “Green Mountain Boys.” 12mo. cloth, $1.50
RED TAPE AND PIGEON-HOLE GENERALS.— 12mo. cloth, $1.50
TREATISE ON DEAFNESS.—By Dr. E. B. Lighthill. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
AROUND THE PYRAMIDS.—By Gen. Aaron Ward. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
CHINA AND THE CHINESE.—By W. L. G. Smith. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
THE YACHTMAN'S PRIMER.—By T. R. Warren. 12mo. cloth, 50 cts.
EDGAR POE AND HIS CRITICS.—By Mrs. Whitman. 12mo. cloth, $1.00
MARRIED OFF.—Illustrated Satirical Poem. 12mo. cloth, 50 cts.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN.—J. G. Saxe, illustrated. 12mo. cloth, 75 cts.
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT.—Life and Travels. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
LIFE OF HUGH MILLER.—The celebrated geologist. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
THE RUSSIAN BALL.—Illustrated satirical poem. 12mo. cloth, 50 cts.
THE SNOBLACE BALL. Illustrated satirical poem. 12mo. cloth, 50 cts.
AN ANSWER TO HUGH MILLER.—By T. A. Davies. 12mo. cloth, $1.50
COSMOGONY.—By Thomas A. Davies. 8vo. cloth, $2.00
TWENTY YEARS around the world. J. Guy Vassar. 8vo. cloth, $3.75
RURAL ARCHITECTURE.—By M. Field, illustrated. 8vo. cloth, $2.00

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Billings, Josh, 1818-1885 [1866], Josh Billings, hiz sayings. With comic illustrations. (Carleton, New York) [word count] [eaf674T].
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