tian Zodiac, copied in Maurice's History of Hindostan, vol. i. It represents the (Egyptian) god Pan, drawing a goat out of (what should be) the mouth of a fish. Here then is a coincidence of idea between the two nations, well worthy of remark; and leading to further enquiry; for, what did this fish signify? of what species is it? In one Indian Zodiac, (Phil. Trans. for 1772) it is a sword-fish, and the goat is standing beside him. This fish was venerated by the Egyptians, under the name of Oxyrincus, as Plutarch observes, acuto rostro; or the beaked: a name given also to a class of ships. It is clear, then, that this sign, Capricorn, on which our author founded his defiance, is susceptible of an explanation absolutely irreconcileable with any geographical allusion to the rapidity of a river in the neighbourhood of Baku; and consequently, that we must look somewhat further, in order to ascertain its true import. There are sundry ingenious remarks scattered in these tracts, which shew the author to be a man of learning and research; and he has endeavoured to set his theory fairly before the reader, by means of a plate of the Zodiac, as anciently visible in latitude 40; and a map of the country around Baku. have experienced; and thus, it is to be hoped, the impediments to this valuable branch of knowledge will gradually be removed. But, it appears to us, that this performance is somewhat too strongly adapted to those who have previous acquaintance with several languages, by practice as well as by theory. The author enlarges on the vowel points, their powers and services:-a youth beginning the study might justly enquire, What is the formation of those points?-And a few lines in explanation to the eye, that one is formed of two dots, placed horizontally, ..; another of three dots, placed in a triangle, ; another of three dots, placed diagonally,.; and so on, might open his mind to their distinctions, as well as to their powers. A few reading lessons would follow, with advantage. The second Part of this treatise well deserves the attention of the scholar: it illustrates the idioms and phraseology of this ancient dialect; and by judicious selection of similar idioms from the New Testament, it affords valuable assistance to sacred learning. We could have wished that Mr. G. had extended this division of his work much further; for we are well persuaded, that the peculiarities of Hebrew idioms adopted in Greek, and then translated into English, without proper allowances made for occasion of not a few unhappy misuntheir original construction, have been the derstandings in the Christian world. There are many English turns of expression which would convey the real force and meaning of certain passages in Scripture, even better than a strictly grammatical and verbal rendering. It is true, that this requires an extensive acquaintance with the English language and its powers:-and why not, in those who undertake to translate? The least that would follow, would be the removing, of many apparent anomalies in the original language: and every exception removed is a real benefit to the learner. Mr. G. will infer that we consider him as having adhered too closely to our public version. Suppose, for instance, instead of rendering Gen. xlii. 30, man, the lords of the land spake"-we should render "the chief of the lords of "the 261] Frey's Hebrew, Latin, and English Dictionary.-Ogborne's History of Essex. [262 the land spake"-it removes the discrepancy between the man, singular, and lords, plural. Exod. iv. 10, a man of words: rather a chief of words: very eloquent. Prov. xix. 6, a man of gifts, rather a chief of gifts, a very munificent man; placed as a parallel with "the prince." Neither is it unreasonable to expect, that examples selected for instruction should contribute to accustom the ear to the imitative powers of our our language, when required by the form of the original. Hos. ix. 11, "Ephraim! like a bird shall their glory fly away"why not" Ephraim! like a bird flying, shall fly away their glory?"-the action of the bird is the point of the simile; and the duplication of the sound is part of the original. The talents of this writer have been well employed his candour will take a hint from these remarks, which certainly are not meant as exceptions to his work, but as ideas suggested for the general promotion of sacred learning, which is undoubtedly the purpose of the author of this neatly-executed volume. A Hebrew, Latin, and English Dictionary: containing the Hebrew and Chaldee words, arranged under one Alphabet, with the Derivatives referred to their respective Roots, &c. Also the principal words in the Latin and English languages, with those which correspond to them in Hebrew. By J. S. C. F. Frey. Parts I. II. 8vo. Price 12s. each. Gale and Co. London. 1814. This is a work intended for learners, who always, at first, find great difficulty in determining on the roots of Hebrew words, and are puzzled hour after hour, in searching after them. It is less a dictionary than a companion to the dictionary; or, rather, a preparative for the use of the Dictionary; and it follows the author's Grammar of the language with advantage. It will certainly contribute to save the student's time, and thereby enable him to advance further in his general studies, if such be his disposition. His labour is shortened by this assistant: but, labour he must still expect to exert: if he will not dig in the mine, he shall find no gem to reward him. Only those who have earnestly ex amined the subject, can conceive the labour of such a work, and the extensive stores of knowledge it requires. We must therefore pardon a few incorrectnesses into which Mr. F. has been be trayed by his learned guides: for instance, he renders phuk," pigment for the face; a black mineral, supposed to be black lead:"-it should be "a pigment for the eye properly, for the eye-lids, drawn within them; is a kind of ore of antimony." A pigment, of black lead, for the face, gives a strange idea of a Hebrew lady's toilet! The addition of the Latin renderings is judicious; it contributes essential assistance to the scholar; while it also promotes accuracy and correctness. We are glad to see that this gentleman's per severance in the best of causes meets with support from the public, sufficient to induce him to continue his labours, for the benefit of the religious world, as well as of his own nation, in particular. The History of Essex, from the earliest period to the present time. Illustrated with accurate Engravings, of Churches, Monuments, Ancient Buildings, Seats, Portraits, Autographs, &c. with Biographical Notices of the most distin guished and remarkable Natives. 4to. By Mrs. Elizabeth Ogborne; with many Plates, executed by Mr. John Ogborne. Booth, London. 1814. This title introduces to the reader, specimen of an extensive work. After a slight introduction and a succinct account of the limits and divisions of the county, the Hundred of Becontree forms the main subject of this Part. This hun dred, being the nearest to the metropolis, it may easily be supposed has many memorials existing in it, of families which have risen to eminence and dig 263] Laisne's Comparative View of the Languages, &c.-Literary Register. nity in the City of London. It has also been much devoted to religious establishments; and this, the rather, because other parts of the county were, unquestionably, in a forest state, to a late period. In fact, the whole of the country around the great city was more or less covered with wood; though now cleared for culture. Hainault forest still remains to demonstrate this. It was natural, that one great road, if not more, leading to the east, should pass through the county of Essex; hence the necessity for fords, bridges, and other communications, now become conveni ences, though formerly not in a state to merit that commendation from modern travellers. The author adverts to these, with a variety of other particulars, such as Roman and Danish antiquities; religious houses, churches, with their monuments; mansion-houses, with their descent in families; schools, and other endowments, &c. The plates form a great recommendation to the work; and so far as our knowledge extends, they are correct resemblances. The portraits of eminent men, cannot be an unacceptable addition to their families. We must, however, caution this lady against contributing, by her adoption of modern spelling, to disfigure the ancient name of places: Hadley (Castle) should be Hadleigh, as is evident from all the Leighs about it;-Rayleigh, Aveleigh, and Leigh itself: she ought not to tolerate Eastham and Westham; but to write East Ham and West Ham : we even doubt whether Becontree does not disguise the old term Beacon-tree, so entirely, that scarcely any reader would gather from it the ancient establishment of a tree as a beacon, or a tree having a beacon in it; to which its etymology points--yet this ought not to be overlooked. The fords also ought to be explained: Old-Ford, the Roman and more ancient passage; Strait-ford, the narrow passage; Ill-ford, the difficult passage; Rump-ford, the passage where cattle ed covered with water to their rumps; and hence a popular joke, not of the most cleanly kind. In a work of so much labour, whatever contributes to correctness is desirable; neither need this lady pass [264 be alarmed at the charge of pedantry or affectation: the corruptions have not yet so firmly established themselves but what they may be checked by a work like the present. We sincerely wish it success; and that it may find its place on every Essex library, and among our county histories. A Comparative View of the Latin, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French Languages, &c. By C. Laisné. For the Author. Longman and Co. London. A little work, useful and curious to the philologist. It is occasionally necessary to trace the effect of ancient languages and dialects in modern tongues, in order to account for their conformity in many respects, and their differences in others, although the leading idea, or root of the original word be preserved, throughout the whole. 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