The Ambassadors (London: Methuen & Co., 1903)/end matter
A CATALOGUE OF BOOKS
METHUEN AND COMPANY
PUBLISHERS: LONDON
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July 1903
A CATALOGUE OF
Messrs. Methuen's
PUBLICATIONS
Part I.—General Literature
'We have seldom, if ever, seen an edition of any classical author in which what is held in common with other commentators is so clearly put, and what is original is of such value and interest.'—Pilot.
'Mr. Balfour has done his work extremely well—done it, in fact, as Stevenson himself would have wished it done, with care and skill and affectionate appreciation.'—Westminster Gazette.
'A picture of a strenuous and busy life, perhaps the truest and most faithful representation of the ups and downs of a lady journalist's career ever given to the public. A very lively and interesting book.'—Daily Telegraph.
'A very amusing, cheery, good-natured account of a young lady's journalistic struggle in America and London.'—Times.
'The main feature of this gorgeous volume is its great wealth of beautiful photogravures and finely-executed wood engravings, constituting a complete pictorial chronicle of Napoleon I.'s personal history.'—Daily Telegraph.
'A most splendid and fascinating book on a subject of undying interest. It is brilliantly written, and the illustrations are supplied on a scale of profuse magnificence.'—Daily Chronicle.
'A charming volume.'—Guardian.
A completely new edition of the well-known biography of R. S. Hawker.
'A most delightful guide, companion and instructor.'—Scotsman.
'Bracing as the air of Dartmoor, the legend weird as twilight over Dozmare Pool, they give us a very good idea of this enchanting and beautiful district.'—Guardian.
Uniform in scope and size with Mr. Baring-Gould's well-known books on Devon, Cornwall, and Dartmoor.
'A dainty representative of "The Little Guides."'—Times.
'An excellent little guide-book.'—Daily News.
'A rich collection of humour, pathos, grace,and poetic fancy.'—Saturday Review.
See also Edward FitzGerald.
See also Tennyson and Milton.
'A vast store of entertaining material.'—Liverpool Mercury.
'A delightful and excellently illustrated book; a real encyclopaedia of Temple history.'—Pilot.
'The work of an honest, fearless, and sound critic, and an excellent guide in a small compass to the books of the Bible.'—Manchester Guardian.
'It makes available to the ordinary reader the best scholarship of the day in the field of Biblical introduction. We know of no book which comes into competition with it.'—Manchester Guardian.
'Mr. Biggs' work is very thorough, and he has managed to compress a good deal of information into a limited space.'—Guardian.
A historical account of the Creeds.
See also Little Library.
By Command of the King
'A charming little book; as full of sound information as it is practical in conception.'—Athenæum.
'These lively pages are full of portraits from the life.'—Morning Post.
'It is the work of one who has lived in Japan among the people.'—Athenæum.
'A more readable and interesting book about Japan has not been written.'—Scotsman.
VOL. I. 1250–1409.—Guelphs and Ghibellines.
VOL. II. 1409–1530. The Age of the Condottieri.
'The best "Pilgrim's Progress."'—Educational Times.
'This book may be expected to hold its place as an authority on its subject.'—Spectator.
See also Bishop Wilson.
'A lucid and informative account, which certainly deserves a place in every philosophical library.'—Scotsman.
'An interesting book, illustrated by fascinating photographs.'—Speaker.
The record of the work of the celebrated Engravers, containing a Gallery of beautiful Pictures by F. Walker, Sir J. Millais, Lord Leighton, and other great Artists. The book is a history of the finest black-and-white work of the nineteenth century.
See also Paget Toynbee.
A theoretical and practical guide, for use in schools and by the general reader.
Crown 8vo. Each Volume 3s. 6d. With Introductions by George Gissing, Notes by F. G. Kitton, and Topographical Illustrations.
'A book which for its instructive and pictorial value should find a place in every village library.'—Scotsman.
'Much sound and well-expressed criticism. The bibliography is a boon.'—Speaker.
'A welcome companion to the author's famous "Introduction."'—Guardian.
A reprint of the celebrated Report which Lord Durham made to the British Government on the state of British North America in 1839. It is probably the most important utterance on British colonial policy ever published.
'It is a good book, distinguished by accuracy in detail, clear arrangement of facts, and a broad grasp of principles.'—Manchester Guardian.
This edition is the only one which contains the complete book as originally published. It has a long Introduction and many Footnotes.
An elaborate study and description of Cromwell's army by which the victory of the Parliament was secured. The 'New Model' is described in minute detail.
'A classic of cycling, graphic and witty.'—Yorkshire Post.
'An excellent and eminently practical little book.'—Schoolmaster.
'Mr. George has undertaken a very useful task that of making military affairs intelligible and instructive to non-military readers and has executed it with a large measure of success.'—Times.
'At last there is an adequate modern edition of Gibbon.... The best edition the nineteenth century could produce.'—Manchester Guardian.
'A great piece of editing.'—Academy.
'An admirable edition of one of the most interesting personal records of a literary life. Its notes and its numerous appendices are a repertory of almost all that can be known about Gibbon.'—Manchester Guardian.
'Dr. Gibson's work is worthy of a high degree of appreciation. To the busy worker and the intelligent student the commentary will be a real boon; and it will, if we are not mistaken, be much in demand. The Introduction is almost a model of concise, straightforward, prefatory remarks on the subject treated.'—Athenaum.
'We welcome with the utmost satisfaction a new, cheaper, and more convenient edition of Dr. Gibson's book. It was greatly wanted. Dr. Gibson has given theological students just what they want, and we should like to think that it was in the hands of every candidate for orders.'—Guardian.
See also George Herbert.
A new volume of humorous verse uniform with Lyra Frivola.
'Neat, brisk, ingenious.'—Manchester Guardian.
'The verse is facile, the wit is ready.'—Daily Mail.
'Excellent and amusing.'—St. James's Gazette.
A book dealing with the evolution of the religious life and experiences.
Notes and explanations on the chief difficulties of Greek and Latin Syntax, with numerous passages for exercise.
This is a birthday-book of exceptional dignity, and the extracts have been chosen with particular care.
A narrative of adventure and exploration in Northern Borneo. It contains much matter of the highest scientific interest.
See also R. Southey.
'An extremely sensible little book.'—Manchester Guardian.
See also D. M. Moir.
This book has been specially written for use in South African schools.
'It is an important addition to the materials before the public for forming an opinion on a most difficult and pressing problem.'—Times.
'Interesting and inspiriting from cover to cover, it will assuredly take its place as the classical work on the history of the Indian frontier.'—Pilot.
'A brilliant essay simple, sound, and thorough.'—Daily Chronicle.
See also Tauler.
'It is fully worthy of the best traditions connected with the Bampton Lectureship.'—Record.
'Written in a vigorous and effective style ... a thoughtful and impartial account.'—Spectator.
'The merit of this book lies in the penetration, the singular acuteness and force of the author's judgment. He is at once critical and luminous, at once just and suggestive. A comprehensive and thorough book.'—Birmingham Post.
A partially modernised version, from the MS. in the British Museum of a book which Mr. Inge in his Bampton Lectures calls 'The beautiful but little known Revelations.'
'This sweet and fragrant book has never been published more attractively.'—Academy.
A practically new translation of this book which the reader has, almost for the first time, exactly in the shape in which it left the hands of the author.
'Mr. Kipling's verse is strong, vivid, full of character. . . . Unmistakable genius rings in every line.'—Times.
'The ballads teem with imagination, they palpitate with emotion. We read them with laughter and tears: the metres throb in our pulses, the cunningly ordered words tingle with life; and if this be not poetry, what is?'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'The Empire has found a singer; it is no depreciation of the songs to say that statesmen may have, one way or other, to take account of them.'—Manchester Guardian.
'This edition is in many respects of peculiar beauty.'—Daily Chronicle.
This little book is a literary curiosity, and has been discovered and identified as the work of Charles Lamb by E. V. Lucas. It is an exact facsimile of the original edition, which was illustrated by Mulready.
'The book is full of splendid things.'—World.
This is a reprint, word for word and line for line, of the Editio Princeps.
'A learned book, comprising many curious details to interest the general reader as well as the student who will consult it for exact information.'—Daily News.
This charming book describes the introduction of a country child to the delights and sights of London. It is the result of a well-known partnership between author and artist.
'A beautiful children's book.'—Black and White.
'The most inimitable verses and interesting pictures.'—Daily Chronicle.
'Of quite unusual charm.'—Daily Telegraph.
'Thoughtful, interesting, practical.'—Guardian.
'The book is full of sound precept given with sympathy and wit.'—Pilot.
The only edition of this book completely annotated.
'Most carefully executed, readable and informing.'—Scotsman.
'The book throughout is frank and courageous.'—Glasgow Herald.
'We know no book of this class better fitted for use in the higher forms of schools.'—Guardian.
'A volume, moderate in size and readable in style, which will be acceptable alike to the student of geology and geography and to the tourist.'—Athenæum.
'A thoughtful and penetrating appreciation, full of interest and suggestion.'—World.
'A lucid and well-arranged account of the growth of English literature.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'This splendid work.'—World.
'Of such absorbing interest is it, of such completeness in scope and beauty. Special tribute must be paid to the extraordinary completeness of the illustrations.'—Graphic.
A text book designed to cover the Schedule issued by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.
This history, is founded on a study of original documents, and though necessarily brief, is the most comprehensive narrative in existence. Considerable attention has been paid to the social and literary development of the country, and the recent expansion of Russia in Asia.
A Key, issued to Tutors and Private Students only, to be had on application to the Publishers. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. net.
'The whole art of war in its historic evolution has never been treated on such an ample and comprehensive scale, and we question if any recent contribution to the exact history of the world has possessed more enduring value.'—Daily Chronicle.
'A clear and remarkably full account of the main currents of speculation. Scholarly precision . . . genuine tolerance . . . intense interest in his subject are Mr. Ottley's merits.'—Guardian.
'The most useful work of the kind that we have seen. A most valuable and practical manual.'—Manchester Guardian.
'A thoroughgoing working text-book of its subject, practical and well-stocked.'—Scotsman.
'Touched with lightness and sympathy. We recommend this book to all who are tired with the trash of novels.'—Spectator.
'This book is the highly diverting product of research and compilation. It is a magazine of instructive and amusing information.'—Academy.
'A well-written, copious, authentic history.'—Times.
'His book will take its place among the permanent literature of Arctic exploration.'—Times.
'Every page reveals wide reading, used with sound and scholarly judgment.'—Manchester Guardian.
'A history written in the spirit of scientific precision so worthily represented by Dr. Petrie and his school cannot but promote sound and accurate study, and supply a vacant place in the English literature of Egyptology.'—Times.
'In these lectures he displays rare skill in elucidating the development of decorative art in Egypt.'—Times.
A narrative of the adventures of a Boer telegraphist of the Orange Free State during the war.
For this edition all the important MSS. have been re-collated. An appendix deals with the accentual element in early Latin verse. The Commentary is very full.
A History and a Criticism.
'A complete guide to a very complex subject.'—Academy.
'Of great scientific value and considerable popular interest.'—Scotsman.
'A masterpiece of scientific analysis and exposition. There is no doubt it will hold the field for a long time.'—Star.
'The entire book is characterised by the greatest candour and fairness, and affords pleasant reading upon an entrancing theme.'—Public Opinion.
'A really helpful book. Both introduction and commentary are marked by common sense and adequate knowledge.'—Guardian.
A devotional and practical edition of the Prayer Book version of the Psalms.
'A notable volume. Its chief value and interest is in its historic treatment of its great theme.'—Daily News.
'It is altogether a solid piece of work and a valuable contribution to the history of Christian thought.'—Scotsman.
'A book which the Elizabethans would have thought wonderful. More thrilling, more piquant, and more human than any novel.'—Newcastle Chronicle.
'The most attractive, sensible, and instructive manual for people at large, which we have ever seen.'—Church Gazette.
This is the only life of Harley in existence.
A reader on a new and original plan.
The distinctive feature of this book is the entire avoidance of irregularly-spelt words until the pupil has thoroughly mastered the principle of reading, and learned its enjoyment. The reading of connected sentences begins from the first page, before the entire alphabet is introduced.
'A book which we should like to see in the hands of every boy in the country.'—St. James's Gazette.
'The translation is an excellent piece of English, and the introduction is a masterly exposition. We augur well of a series which begins so satisfactorily.'—Times.
'We have in this admirable volume a most valuable addition to our historical portrait gallery.'—Daily News.
A popular history of the most remarkable flying animals which ever lived. Their relations to mammals, birds, and reptiles, living and extinct, are shown by an original series of illustrations.
'A quaint, fascinating little book: a nursery classic.'—Athenæum.
Demy 8vo. 3s. 6d. each volume. General Editor, W. J. Craig. An Edition of Shakespeare in single Plays. Edited with a full Introduction, Textual Notes, and a Commentary at the foot of the page.
'No edition of Shakespeare is likely to prove more attractive and satisfactory than this one. It is beautifully printed and paged and handsomely and simply bound.'—St. James's Gazette.
'A brave, inspiriting book.'—Black and White.
It is probably the best book of its kind. It deserves high commendation.'—Church Gazette.
See also Cardinal Bona.
A Key, issued to Tutors and Private Students only, to be had on application to the Publishers. Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. net.
Key (Second Edition) issued as above. 7s. net.
Key (Third Edition) issued as above. 6s. net.
Key (Fourth Edition) issued as above. 6s. net.
An attempt to present in clear and popular form the main truths of the Faith. The book is intended for lay workers in the Church, for educated parents and for teachers generally.
'A delightful mixture of fiction and fact, tradition and history. There is not a page which is not informing and not entertaining.'—Spectator.
A charming book.'—Glasgow Herald.
'Has a unique charm.'—Pilot.
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'Irresistible in their raciness, their variety, their animation . . . of extraordinary fascination. A delightful inheritance, the truest record of a "richly compounded spirit" that the literature of our time has preserved.'—Times.
'Scholarly, suggestive, and particularly interesting.'—Bookman.
'A history of permanent value, which covers ground never properly investigated before, and is replete with the results of original research. A most interesting and careful book.'—Literature.
'We fully recognise the value of this carefully written work, and admire especially the fairness and sobriety of his judgment and the human interest with which he has inspired his subject.'—Athenæum.
Also with 10 Illustrations in Photogravure by W. E. F. Britten. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d.
An elaborate edition of the celebrated volume which was published in its final and definitive form in 1853.
'It is brightly written and learned, and is just such a book as a cultured visitor needs.'-Scotsman.
'In comeliness, and perhaps in completeness, this work must take the first place.'—Academy.
'A really first-rate guide-book.'—Literature.
'Careful, scholarly, embodying the best results of modern criticism, and written with great lucidity.'—Examiner.
'A fighting Boer's simple, straightforward story of his life on commando. . . . Full of entertaining incidents.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'An admirable elementary text-book on the subject.'—Builder.
This book is intended for the Middle and Upper Forms of Public Schools and for Pass Students at the Universities. It contains copious Tables, etc.
'An original work written on an original plan, and with uncommon freshness and vigour.'—Speaker.
'An admirable and accurate little treatise, attractively illustrated.'—World.
'A narrative of one of the most attractive figures in the public eye.'—Daily Chronicle.
An introduction to Methuen's Commercial Series treating the question of Commercial Education fully from both the point of view of the teacher and of the parent.
A Text-book of European History for Middle Forms.
'A book which will be found extremely useful.'—Secondary Education.
'An admirable biography, telling in the happiest manner the wonderful career of this giant of empire.'—Black and White.
'We should be glad to see this work taken as a model for imitation. He has given us an excellent and quite adequate account of the life of the distinguished Scotsman.'—World.
A volume of devotional poems.
An elementary book adapted for Lower Forms to accompany the Shorter Latin Primer.
'One of the most charming guide books. Both for the library and as a travelling companion the book is equally choice and serviceable.'—Academy.
'We have no hesitation in describing Mr. George Wyndham's introduction as a masterly piece of criticism, and all who love our Elizabethan literature will find a very garden of delight in it.'—Spectator.
'Thorough, comprehensive, disconcerting.'—St. James's Gazette.
'Able and interesting; a really excellent contribution.'—Pilot.
Methuen's Standard Library
Crown 8vo. 6s. each Volume.
'A series which, by the beauty and excellence of production as well as by the qualifications of its editors, is one of the best things now to be found in the book market.'—Manchester Guardian.
Byzantine Texts
Edited by J. B. BURY, M.A., Litt. D.
The Little Library
With Introductions, Notes, and Photogravure Frontispieces.
Pott 8vo. Each Volume, cloth, 1s. 6d. net; leather, 2s. 6d. net.
'Altogether good to look upon, and to handle.'—Outlook.
'A perfect series.'—Pilot.
'It is difficult to conceive more attractive volumes.'—St. James's Gazette.
'Very delicious little books.'—Literature.
The Little Guides
Pott 8vo, cloth, 3s.; leather, 3s. 6d. net.
Little Biographies
Fcap. 8vo. Each volume, cloth, 3s. 6d.; leather, 4s. net.
The Little Blue Books
General Editor, E. V. LUCAS.
Illustrated. Demy 16mo. 2s. 6d.
'Very elegant and very interesting volumes.'—Glasgow Herald.
'A delightful series of diminutive volumes.'—World.
'The series should be a favourite among juveniles.'—Observer.
1. The Castaways of Meadowbank. By T. Cobb.
2. The Beechnut Book. By Jacob Abbott. Edited by E. V. Lucas.
3. The Air Gun. By T. Hilbert.
4. A School Year. By Netta Syrett.
5. The Peeles at the Capital. By T. Hilbert.
6. The Treasure of Princegate Priory. By T. Cobb.
The Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books
Fcap. 8vo. 3s. 6d. net to 4s. 6d. net each volume.
A series, in small form, of some of the famous illustrated books of fiction and general literature. These will be faithfully reprinted from the first or best editions without introduction or notes.
These famous Illustrations—21 in number—are reproduced in photogravure. 100 copies are printed on large paper, with India proofs and a duplicate set of the plates. 15s. net.
The following volumes, which are in active preparation, will be issued at short intervals, and as far as possible in the order given.
COLOURED BOOKS
A reproduction of a very rare book.
This volume is reprinted from the extremely rare and costly edition of 1843, which contains Alken's very fine illustrations instead of the usual ones by Phiz.
This book contains 76 Coloured Plates.
This book is completely different from the large folio edition of 'National Sports' by the same artist, and none of the plates are similar.
PLAIN BOOKS
The Illustrations are reproduced in photogravure. 100 copies are printed on Japanese paper, with India proofs and a duplicate set of the plates. 15s. net.
This volume is reproduced from the beautiful edition of John Major of 1824.
This is a particularly interesting volume, containing, as it does, reproductions of very rare plates.
The Library of Devotion
With Introductions and (where necessary) Notes.
Pott 8vo, cloth, 2s.; leather, 2s. 6d. net.
'This series is excellent.'—The Late Bishop of London.
'Well worth the attention of the Clergy.'—The Bishop of Lichfield.
'The new "Library of Devotion" is excellent.'—The Bishop of Peterborough.
'Charming.'—Record.'Delightful.'—Church Bells.
The Westminster Commentaries
General Editor, WALTER LOCK, D.D., Warden of Keble College, Dean Ireland's Professor of Exegesis in the University of Oxford.
Handbooks of Theology
The Churchman's Library
General Editor, J. H. BURN, B.D., F.R.S.E., Examining Chaplain to the Bishop of Aberdeen.
The Churchman's Bible
General Editor, J. H. BURN, B.D., F.R.S.E.
The volumes are practical and devotional, and the text of the Authorised Version is explained in sections, which correspond as far as possible with the Church Lectionary.
Leaders of Religion
Edited by H. C. BEECHING, M.A. With Portraits. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
Social Questions of To-Day
Edited by H. DE B. GIBBINS, Litt.D., M.A.
Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
University Extensions Series
Edited by J. E. SYMES, M.A., Principal of University College, Nottingham.
Crown 8vo. Price (with some exceptions] 2s. 6d.
A series of books on historical, literary, and scientific subjects, suitable for extension students and home-reading circles. Each volume is complete in itself, and the subjects are treated by competent writers in a broad and philosophic spirit.
Methuen's Commercial Series
Edited by H. DE B. Gibbins, Litt.D., M.A.
Crown 8vo.
An introduction to Methuen's Commercial Series treating the question of Commercial Education fully from both the point of view of the teacher and of the parent.
Classical translations
Edited by H. F. Fox, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Brasenose College, Oxford.
Crown 8vo.
Methuen's Junior School-Books
Edited by O. D. Inskip, LL.D., and W. Williamson, B.A.
School Examination Series
Edited by A. M. M. Stedman, M.A. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
A Key, issued to Tutors and Private Students only, to be had on application to the Publishers. Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s. net.
Key (Fourth Edition) issued as above. 6s. net.
Key (Second Edition) issued as above. 6s. net.
Key (Second Edition) issued as above. 6s. net.
Key (Second Edition) issued as above. 7s. net.
Junior Examination Series
Edited by A. M. M. Stedman, M.A. Fcap. 8vo. 1s.
Technology—Textbooks of
Edited by Professor J. WERTHEIMER, F.I.C.
Fully Illustrated.
Part II.—Fiction
Marie Corelli's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'The tender reverence of the treatment and the imaginative beauty of the writing have reconciled us to the daring of the conception. This "Dream of the World's Tragedy" is a lofty and not inadequate paraphrase of the supreme climax of the inspired narrative.'—Dublin Review.
'A very powerful piece of work.... The conception is magnificent, and is likely to win an abiding place within the memory of man.... The author has immense command of language, and a limitless audacity.... This interesting and remarkable romance will live long after much of the ephemeral literature of the day is forgotten.... A literary phenomenon... novel, and even sublime.—W. T. Stead in the Review of Reviews.
'It cannot be denied that "The Master Christian" is a powerful book; that it is one likely to raise uncomfortable questions in all but the most self-satisfied readers, and that it strikes at the root of the failure of the Churches—the decay of faith—in a manner which shows the inevitable disaster heaping up... The good Cardinal Bonpre is a beautiful figure, fit to stand beside the good Bishop in "Les Misérables." It is a book with a serious purpose expressed with absolute unconventionally and passion... And this is to say it is a book worth reading.'—Examiner.
'It is impossible to read such a work as "Temporal Power" without becoming convinced that the story is intended to convey certain criticisms on the ways of the world and certain suggestions for the betterment of humanity.... The chief characteristics of the book are an attack on conventional prejudices and manners and on certain practices attributed to the Roman Church (the policy of M. Combes makes parts of the novel specially up to date), and the propounding of theories for the improvement of the social and political systems.... If the chief intention of the book was to hold the mirror up to shams, injustice, dishonesty, cruelty, and neglect of conscience, nothing but praise can be given to that intention.'—Morning Post.
Anthony Hope's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'A very remarkable book, deserving of critical analysis impossible within our limit; brilliant, but not superficial; well considered, but not elaborated; constructed with the proverbial art that conceals, but yet allows itself to be enjoyed by readers to whom fine literary method is a keen pleasure.'—The World.
'A graceful, vivacious comedy, true to human nature. The characters are traced with a masterly hand.'—Times.
'Of all Mr. Hope's books, "A Man of Mark" is the one which best compares with "The Prisoner of Zenda."'—National Observer.
'It is a perfectly enchanting story of love and chivalry, and pure romance. The Count is the most constant, desperate, and modest and tender of lovers, a peerless gentlemen, an intrepid fighter, a faithful friend, and a magnanimous foe.'—Guardian.
'The tale is thoroughly fresh, quick with vitality, stirring the blood.'—St. James's Gazette.
'There is searching analysis of human nature, with a most ingeniously constructed plot. Mr. Hope has drawn the contrasts of his women with marvellous subtlety and delicacy.'—Times.
'In elegance, delicacy, and tact it ranks with the best of his novels, while in the wide range of its portraiture and the subtilty of its analysis it surpasses all his earlier ventures.'—Spectator.
'The book is notable for a very high literary quality, and an impress of power and mastery on every page.'—Daily Chronicle.
W. W. Jacobs' Novels.
Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. each.
'Can be unreservedly recommended to all who have not lost their appetite for wholesome laughter.'—Spectator.
'The best humorous book published for many a day.'—Black and White.
'His wit and humour are perfectly irresistible. Mr. Jacobs writes of skippers, and mates, and seamen, and his crew are the jolliest lot that ever sailed.'—Daily News.
'Laughter in every page.'—Daily Mail.
Lucas Malet's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'In "The Gateless Barrier" it is at once evident that, whilst Lucas Malet has preserved her birthright of originality, the artistry, the actual writing, is above even the high level of the books that were born before.'—Westminster Gazette.
'A picture finely and amply conceived. In the strength and insight in which the story has been conceived, in the wealth of fancy and reflection bestowed upon its execution, and in the moving sincerity of its pathos throughout, "Sir Richard Calmady" must rank as the great novel of a great writer.'-Literature.
'The ripest fruit of Lucas Malet's genius. A picture of maternal love by turns tender and terrible.'—Spectator.
'A remarkably fine book, with a noble motive and a sound conclusion.'—Pilot.
Gilbert Parker's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'Stories happily conceived and finely executed. There is strength and genius in Mr. Parker's style.'—Daily Telegraph.
'A splendid study of character.'—Athenæum.
'A rousing and dramatic tale. A book like this is a joy inexpressible.'—Daily Chronicle.
'Here we find romance—real, breathing, living romance. The character of Valmond is drawn unerringly.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'The present book is full of fine and moving stories of the great North.'—Glasgow Herald.
'Mr. Parker has produced a really fine historical novel.'—Athenæum.
'A great book.'—Black and White.
'Nothing more vigorous or more human has come from Mr. Gilbert Parker than this novel.'—Literature.
'Unforced pathos, and a deeper knowledge of human nature than he has displayed before.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
Arthur Morrison's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'A great book. The author's method is amazingly effective, and produces a thrilling sense of reality. The writer lays upon us a master hand. The book is simply appalling and irresistible in its interest. It is humorous also; without humour it would not make the mark it is certain to make.'—World.
'The book is a masterpiece.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'This is the new Mr. Arthur Morrison, gracious and tender, sympathetic and human.'—Daily Telegraph.
'Admirable.... Delightful humorous relief... a most artistic and satisfactory achierement.'—Spectator.
'A masterpiece of artistic realism. It has a finality of touch that only a master may command.'—Daily Chronicle.
'An absolute masterpiece, which any novelist might be proud to claim.'—Graphic.
'"The Hole in the Wall" is a masterly piece of work. His characters are drawn with amazing skill. Extraordinary power.'—Daily Telegraph.
Eden Phillpotts' Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
'Mr. Phillpotts knows exactly what school-boys do, and can lay bare their in most thoughts; likewise he shows an all-pervading sense of humour.'—Academy.
'A book of strange power and fascination.'—Morning Post.
'Tragedy and comedy, pathos and humour, are blended to a nicety in this volume.'—World.
'The whole book is redolent of a fresher and ampler air than breathes in the circumscribed life of great towns.'—Spectator.
'Of variety and racy humour there is plenty.'—Daily Graphic.
'"The River" places Mr. Phillpotts in the front rank of living novelists.'—Punch.
'Since "Lorna Doone" we have had nothing so picturesque as this new romance.'—Birmingham Gazette.
'Mr. Phillpotts's new book is a masterpiece which brings him indisputably into the front rank of English novelists.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'This great romance of the River Dart. The finest book Mr. Eden Phillpotts has written.'—Morning Post.
S. Baring-Gould's Novels.
Crown 8vo. 6s. each.
Robert Barr's Novels.
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'There is much insight in it, and much excellent humour.'—Daily Chronicle.
'Of these mediæval romances, which are now gaining ground "The Countess Tekla" is the very best we have seen.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'Mr. Barr has a rich sense of humour.'—Onlooker.
'A very convincing study of American life in its business and political aspects.'—Pilot.
'Good writing, illuminating sketches of character, and constant variety of scene and incident.'—Times.
'A highly amusing story.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'A volume of rollicking irresponsible fun.'—Outlook.
'This eminently mirthful narrative.'—Globe.
'Immensely diverting.'—Glasgow Herald.
'An admirable story. The plot is sensational and original, and the book is full of telling situations.'—St. James's Gazette.
'A recital of thrilling interest, told with unflagging vigour.'—Globe.
VENGEANCE IS MINE. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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FROM THE EAST UNTO THE WEST. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE FOUNDING OF FORTUNES. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'This interesting and delightful book. Its author has done nothing better, and it is scarcely an exaggeration to say that it would be an injustice to Ireland not to read it.'—Scotsman.
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'Mr. Begbie often recalls Stevenson's manner and makes "Sir John Sparrow" most diverting writing. Sir John is inspired with the idea that it is his duty to reform the world, and launches into the vortex of faddists. His experiences are traced with spacious and Rabelaisian humour. Every character has the salience of a type. Entertainingly and deftly written.'—Daily Graphic.
THE CAPSINA. Crown 8vo 6s.
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DENOUNCED. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE CLASH OF ARMS. Crown 8vo. 6s.
ACROSS THE SALT SEAS. Crown 8vo. 6s.
SERVANTS OF SIN. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE FATE OF VALSEC. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'The characters are admirably portrayed. The book not only arrests and sustains the attention, but conveys valuable information in the most pleasant guise.'—Morning Post.
A BRANDED NAME. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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'The stories are excellently fanciful and concentrated and quite worthy of the author's best work.'—Morning Leader.
THE FOUNDERED GALLEON. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE BRANDED PRINCE. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'Always highly interesting and surprising.'—Daily Express.
'An ingenious, cleverly-contrived story.'—Outlook.
WILT THOU HAVE THIS WOMAN? Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE ANGEL OF THE COVENANT. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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'Full of gallantry and pathos, of the clash of arms, and brightened by episodes of humour and love.'—Westminster Gazette.
THE STANDARD BEARER. Cr. 8vo. 6s.
'Mr. Crockett at his best.'—Literature.
'An excellent story. Clever pictures of Anglo-Indian life abound. The heroine is delightful.'—Manchester Guardian.
PEGGY OF THE BARTONS. Crown 8vo. 6s.
A STATE SECRET. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
'The book is far and away the best view that has been vouchsafed us behind the scenes of the consulting-room.'—Illustrated London News.
'A rattling picture of American life, bright and good-tempered throughout.'—Scotsman.
THE PATH OF A STAR. Illustrated. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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ELI'S CHILDREN. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
A DOUBLE KNOT. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
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'A powerful and vivid story.'—Standard.
'A beautiful story, sad and strange as truth itself.'—Vanity Fair.
'A singularly original, clever, and beautiful story.'—Guardian.
A DAUGHTER OF STRIFE. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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BETTY MUSGRAVE. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
A NARROW WAY. Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE MOVING FINGER. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
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THE CONQUEST OF LONDON. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE SUPREME CRIME. Cr. 8vo. 6s.
HOLY MATRIMONY. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'The love story which it enshrines is a very pretty and tender one.'—Morning Leader.
'Distinctly interesting.'—Athenæum.
THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE CROWN OF LIFE. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE LOST REGIMENT. Crown 8vo. 3s 6d.
THE DESPATCH RIDER. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
THE INCA'S TREASURE. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
'No lack of exciting incident.'—Scotsman.
'Most thrilling and exciting.'—Glasgow Herald.
'A clever picture of many phases of feminine and American life.'—Daily Express.
'Full of vivacity, with many excruciatingly clever and entertaining scenes.'—Pilot.
WORLD'S PEOPLE. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'An extraordinarily vivid story.'—World.
'Mr. Hales has a vivid pen, and the scenes are described with vigour and colour.'—Morning Post.
'Vigorous, swift, exciting.'—Outlook.
'A singularly pleasant story of the Tyrol.'—Morning Post.
'One continuous sparkle. Mr. Hichens, is witty, satirical, caustic, irresistibly humorous.'—Birmingham Gazette.
TONGUES OF CONSCIENCE. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
FELIX. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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'A really powerful book.'—Morning Leader.
'The story is related with unflagging spirit.'—World.
'"Felix" will undoubtedly add to a considerable reputation.'—Daily Mail.
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'Mrs. Craigie is as brilliant as she ever has been; her characters are all illuminated with sparkling gems of description, and the conversation scintillates with an almost bewildering blaze.'—Athenæum.
MR. HORROCKS, PURSER. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE SOFT SIDE. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE BETTER SORT. Crown 8vo. 6s.
WITH ESSEX IN IRELAND. New Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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'Full of human sympathy and the genuine flavour of a wild, untrammelled, unsophisticated life.'—Morning Leader.
'The author writes of the wild, picturesque life 'out back,' with all the affection of a native and the penetrating insight of long observation.'—Daily Telegraph.
'An exceptionally clever book, told with consummate artistry and reticence.'—Daily Mail.
'Full of shrewd insight and quiet humour.—Academy.
'Wholly delightful; a very beautiful and refreshing tale.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
'The author touches nothing that she does not adorn, so delicate and firm is her hold.'—Manchester Guardian.
'A powerful story.'—Times.
A LOST ESTATE. A New Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE PARISH OF HILBY. A New Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN. Crown 8vo. 6s.
MARVELS AND MYSTERIES. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE TWICKENHAM PEERAGE. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'It is a long time since my Baronite read a novel of such entrancing interest as 'The Twickenham Peerage.' He recommends the gentle reader to get the book. In addition to its breathless interest, it is full of character and bubbling with fun.'—Punch.
'A romance of the most delicate ingenuity and humour... the very quintessence of romance.'—Spectator.
'Racy, pointed, and entertaining.'—Vanity Fair.
'Honey is a splendid girl.'—Daily Express.
'A vigorously written story, full of clever things, a piquant blend of sweet and sharp.'—Daily Telegraph.
'Fresh, unconventional, and instinct with human sympathy.'—Manchester Guardian.
'Miss Montresor creates her tragedy out of passions and necessities elementarily human. Perfect art.'—Spectator.
'A capital novel it is, deftly woven together of the comedy and tragedy of life.'—Yorkshire Post.
'It is excellent keen, graceful, diverting.'—Times.
THE EMBARRASSING ORPHAN. Crown 8vo. 6s.
HIS GRACE. Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE DESPOTIC LADY. Crown 8vo. 6s.
CLARISSA FURIOSA. Crown 8vo. 6s.
GILES INGILBY. Illustrated. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
AN OCTAVE. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
A DEPLORABLE AFFAIR. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
JACK'S FATHER. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.
LORD LEONARD THE LUCKLESS. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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THE LADY'S WALK. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE PRODIGALS. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
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'Weird, thrilling, strikingly graphic.'—Punch.
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'It is a fine, open-air, blood-stirring book, to be enjoyed by every man and woman to whom a dog is dear.'—Literature.
'A story of pure adventure, with a sensa tion on every page.'—Daily Mail.
I CROWN THEE KING. With Illustrations by Frank Dadd and A. Forrestier. Crown 8vo. 6s.
'A romance of high adrenture, of love and war.'—Daily News.
'Every story is an accomplished romance in its own way.'—Scotsman.
'The poet's vein, the breadth of vision, the touch of mysticism are plain in all.'—Times.
'A really fine book. A book that deserves to live. Sheila is the sweetest heroine who has lived in a novelist's pages for many a day. Every scene and every incident has the impress of truth. It is a masterly romance, and one that should be widely read and appreciated.'—Morning Leader.
'The story is an interesting and animated picture of the struggle for life in London, with a natural humour and tenderness of its own.'—Scotsman.
'A simple, delicate bit of work, which will give pleasure to many. Much study of the masses has made him, not mad, but strong, and wonder of wonders cheerful.'—Times.
A SON OF THE STATE. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
SECRETARY TO BAYNE, M.P. Crown 8vo. 6s.
BETWEEN SUN AND SAND. Crown. 8vo. 6s.
A VENDETTA OF THE DESERT. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
THE MASTER OF BEECHWOOD. Crown 8vo. 6s.
BARBARA'S MONEY. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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'An unusually entertaining story.'—World.
ANTHEA'S WAY. Crown 8vo. 6s.
JIM TWELVES. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
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'In "Jim Twelves" Mr. Shannon has created a delightful character.'—Punch.
'Bright and lively reading throughout.'—Telegraph.
'A lovely tale.'—Manchester Guardian.
'A vivid picture of pastoral life in a beautiful and too little known country.'—Pall Mall Gazette.
BY A FINNISH LAKE. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE PLATTNER STORY and Others. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
THE SEA LADY. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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'Highly successful farce and plenty of polished satire.'—Daily Mail.
TALES OF SPACE AND TIME. Crown 8vo. 6s.
WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES. Crown 8vo. 6s.
THE INVISIBLE MAN. Crown 8vo. 6s.
LOVE AND MR. LEWISHAM. Crown 8vo. 6s.
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THE ADVENTURE OF PRINCESS SLYVIA. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.
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