This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: John W. Parker in 1848 in 288 pages; Subjects: Best books; Classification; Literary Criticism / Books & Reading; Reference / Bibliographies & Indexes; Reference / Catalogs; Reference / Personal & Practical Guides; Reference / Handbooks & Manuals;