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THOMAS PAINE^S CHIEF WORKS. AN ENTIRELY NEW AND UNABRIDGED EDITION . Edited by Mrs. H. BRADLAUGH BONNER. 334 pp., Crown 8vo, cloth, ^/6. Rights of Man. (complete.) With Biographical and Critical Introduction by John M. Robertson, [The Editor has added several pages of omitted matter (paragraphs and footnotes) and corrected many errors which have appeared in previous editions ; and the present will be found the most accurate and the best-printed edition issued since Paine's death at a popular price.] " May be accepted as standard and may be taken to supplant all others . . the first accurate yet popular edition," — Progressive Review. [Noticing the two books.] " A feature of the volume is Mr. Robertson's exhaustive biographical sketch and commentary on the life, works, and period of the protagonist of modern democratic Freethought. The book has been turned out of hand in capital style, and will make a valuable addition to one's library." — Western Mercury. " A literary venture of an important and interesting kind. Mr. Robertson has written an extremely readable introduction .... the editor appears to have performed her task with the greatest possible care. The volume is very taste- fully printed and bound." — Dundee Courier. " The book is one of historical importance. Paine was a pioneer in many paths, and to his advocacy of the abolition of slavery and duelling and of the establishment of international arbitration may be added his plans for a scheme of old-age pensions."— Manchester Guardian. '* The editor has done everything in her power to secure a pure text Gives a good account of Paine's eventful career, and a sufficiently generous estimate of his position as a poetical and religious thinker, and of his share in the creation of American democracy." — Glasgow Herald, 300 pp.. Crown 8vo, uniform, 3/6. The Age of Reason, With Historical Introduction by the Editor, •• The result of her labor is most satisfactory As in the case of the •^ Rights of Man', the passages included in indictments of the book have been indicated." — Weekly Times & Echo. " We have nothing to offer but unqualified praise of this edition of Paine." — Literary Guide. "It is a masterly work, and will be certain to cause a renewed interest in the manuscripts of one of the world's greatest thinkers. It is prefaced by clever historical and explanatory pages from the pen of the editor."— H^^s/^rw Daily Mercury. "Excellent edition This is a book which everyone should read. The fact that it has retained its interest and popularity for over a century is a striking testimonial to its merits. Paine was a great man, and though dead his intellect and spirit are still moving the world."— Reynolds'. London : A & H B. Bonner, i & 2 Took's Court, Chancery Lane.