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one fourth part. The ingenious author, from this specimen, appears to possess resources adequate to the extent and importance of his subject."—Monthly Mirror for August 1799.
"To accomplish with success a design such as that which Mr. Thomson has conceived, not only considerable poetic talents are requisite, but a fund of classical learning, nice taste, and a discriminating judgment. We think that, with some limitations, Mr. Thomson has manifested valid claims to these qualities; and that, on the whole, this portion of his work is executed with a degree of ability which entitles it to public patronage."—Monthly Review, October 1800.
5. POEMS, by Ann Bannerman, small 8vo.—Price 5s. boards.
"We are always pleased when we have an opportunity of placing before our readers specimens of poetical performances of merit. The present publication will be found entitled to the highest commendation, for vigour, elegance, and harmony."—British Critic, August 1800.
"When the ear of a Reviewer is palled, and his attention is nearly exhausted, by listening to the monotones of mediocrity which sound from modern lyres, it is a rich reward for his labour, it is a cordial for his wearied spirits, to hear the breathings of ardent Genius, and to hail the approaches of the real muse. Such recompence have we experienced from the energetic numbers of Miss Bannerman, and such relief has been imparted by the soothing influence of her charmed song.
"Miss Bannerman delights to soar in the loftiest regions of imagination, and gaze with undaunted ken upon "prostrate worlds" below; nor does she fail in her airy flight to strike the chords of true poesy, with the melting pathos of Collins, and the romantic ardour of Gray."—New London Review, May 1800.
6. VERSES, SOCIAL AND DOMESTIC, by George Hay Drummond, A. M. 1 vol. small 8vo.—Price 7s. boards.
"The highly accomplished and respectable author has with great diffidence entitled his publication Verses: but these verses are derived from a higher lineage than many poems of far prouder boast. They are highly finished miniature representations of domestic life, at various seasons, and deserve to be placed as cabinet pictures in every family apartment.
"We should delight in selecting much from this estimable as-
