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HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY-continued.

A MEMOIR OF THE REV. DR. ROWLAND WILLIAMS, With selections from his Note-books and Correspondence. Edited by Mrs. Rowland Williams. With a Photographic Portrait. In 2 vols. Large post 8vo. [In the Press.

POLITICAL WOMEN. By Sutherland Menzies. 2 vols. Post 8vo. Price 24s.

"Has all the information of history, with all the interest that attaches to biography." -Scotsman.

"A graceful contribution to the lighter record of history."-English Churchman.

"No author could have stated the case more temperately than he has done, and few could have placed before the reader so graphically the story which had to be told." -Leeds Mercury.

THE LATE REV. F. W. ROBERTSON, M.A., LIFE AND LETTERS OF. Edited by Stopford Brooke, M.A., Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen.

I. In 2 vols., uniform with the Sermons. Price 7s. 6d.

II. Library Edition, in demy 8vo, with Two Steel Portraits. 125.

III. A Popular Edition, in I vol. Price 6s.

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, A MEMOIR OF, with Stories now first published in this country. By H. A. Page. Large post 8vo. 7s. 6d.

"The Memoir is followed by a criticism of Hawthorne as a writer; and the criticism is, on the whole, very well written, and exhibits a discriminating enthusiasm for one of the most fascinating of novelists.". Saturday Review.

Seldom has it been our lot to meet with a more appreciative delineation of character

than this Memoir of Hawthorne."-Morning Post.

"He has done full justice to the fine character of the author of The Scarlet Letter.' ""-Standard.

"A model of literary work of art."Edinburgh Courant.

LEONORA CHRISTINA, MEMOIRS OF, Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark: Written during her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower of the Royal Palace at Copenhagen, 1663-1685. Translated by F. E. Bunnett, Translator of Grimm's "Life of Michael Angelo," &c.

an Autotype Portrait of the Princess.

"A valuable addition to history."Daily News.

"This remarkable autobiography, in

Medium 8vo. 12s. 6d.

With

which we gratefully recognize a valuable addition to the tragic romance of history." -Spectator.

No. 1.-STEPHEN

LIVES OF ENGLISH POPULAR LEADERS.
LANGTON. By C. Edmund Maurice. Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.

"Mr. Maurice has written a very interesting book, which may be read with equal pleasure and profit."— Morning Post.

"The volume contains many interesting

details, including some important documents. It will amply repay those who read it, whether as a chapter of the constitutional history of England or as the life of a great Englishman."-Spectator.

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HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY-continued.

CABINET PORTRAITS. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF STATESMEN OF THE DAY. By T. Wemyss Reid. I vol. crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.

"We have never met with a work which we can more unreservedly praise. The sketches are absolutely impartial."Athenæum.

"We can heartily commend his work. -Standard.

"The 'Sketches of Statesmen' are drawn with a master hand."-Yorkshire Post.

HISTORY OF THE REVOLUTION OF 1688. By C. D. Yonge, Regius Professor, Queen's Coll., Belfast. I vol. Crown 8vo. Price 6s.

ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE. Correspondence and Conversations with NASSAU W. SENIOR from 1833 to 1859. Edited by Mrs. M. C. M. Simpson. In 2 vols., large post 8vo.

"Another of those interesting journals in which Mr. Senior has, as it were, crystallized the sayings of some of those many remarkable men with whom he came in contact."-Morning Post.

21S.

"A book replete with knowledge and thought."-Quarterly Review.

"An extremely interesting book."Saturday Review.

JOURNALS KEPT IN FRANCE AND ITALY. From 1848 to 1852. With a Sketch of the Revolution of 1848. By the late Nassau William Senior. Edited by his Daughter, M. C. M. Simpson. In 2 vols., post 8vo. 245.

"The book has a genuine historical value."-Saturday Review.

"The present volume gives us conversations with some of the most prominent men in the political history of France and Italy... Mr. Senior has the art of inspiring all men with frankness, and of persuading

them to put themselves unreservedly in his hands without fear of private circulation."-Athenæum.

"No better, more honest, and more readable view of the state of political society during the existence of the second Republic could well be looked for."-Examiner.

By

THE HISTORY OF JAPAN. From the earliest period to the present time. Volume I., bringing the history down to the year 1864. Francis Ottiwell Adams, H. B. M.'s Secretary of Embassy at Berlin. Formerly H. B. M.'s Chargé d'Affaires, and Secretary of Legation at Yedo. Demy 8vo. With Map and Plans, price 21s.

THE NORMAN PEOPLE, AND THEIR EXISTING DESCENDANTS IN THE BRITISH DOMINIONS AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. One handsome vol. 8vo. Price 21s.

THE RUSSIANS IN CENTRAL ASIA. A Critical Examination, down to the present time, of the Geography and History of Central Asia. By Baron F. Von Hellwald, Member of the Geographical Societies of Paris, Geneva, Vienna, &c., &c. Translated by Lieut.-Col. Theodore Wirgman, LL.B., late 6th Inniskilling Dragoons; formerly of the Austrian Service; Translator into English verse of Schiller's "Wallenstein's Camp.” In 1 vol., large post 8vo, with Map. [Nearly ready.

65 Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London.

HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY-continued.

BOKHARA: ITS HISTORY AND CONQUEST. By Professor Arminius Vàmbèry, of the University of Pesth, Author of "Travels

in Central Asia," &c. Demy 8vo.

"We conclude with a cordial recommendation of this valuable book. In the present work his moderation, scholarship, insight, and occasionally very impressive style, have raised him to the dignity of an historian.”—Saturday Review.

Price 18s.

"Almost every page abounds with composition of peculiar merit, as well as with an account of some thrilling event more exciting than any to be found in an ordinary work of fiction."-Morning Post.

THE RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF IRELAND: PRIMITIVE, PAPAL, AND PROTESTANT; including the Evangelical Missions, Catholic Agitations, and Church Progress of the last half century. By James Godkin, Author of "Ireland, her Churches," &c.

"For those who shun blue books, and yet desire some of the information they contain, these latter chapters on the statistics of the various religious denominations will be welcomed."-Evening Standard.

I vol.

8vo. Price 12s.

"Mr. Godkin writes with evident honesty, and the topic on which he writes is one about which an honest book is greatly wanted."-Examiner.

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL defence. From the 30th June to the 31st October, 1870. The Plain Statement of a Member. By Mons. Jules Favre.

"A very eloquent book."-Examiner.
"Of all the contributions to the history
of the late war-we have found none more
fascinating and, perhaps, none more
valuable than the "apology," by M.

I vol. Demy 8vo. IOS. 6d. Jules Favre, for the unsuccessful Government of the National Defence."-Times.

"A work of the highest interest placed in an attractive form before English readers. The book is most valuable."-Athenæum.

'ILÂM EN NAS. Historical Tales and Anecdotes of the Times of the Early Khalifahs. Translated from the Arabic Originals. By Mrs. Godfrey Clerk, Author of "The Antipodes and Round the World." Crown 8vo. Price 75.

"But there is a high tone about them, a love of justice, of truth and integrity, a sense of honour and manliness, and a simple devotion to religious duty, which however mistaken according to our lights, is deserving of every respect. The translation is the work of a lady, and a very excellent and scholar-like translation it is, clearly and pleasantly written, and

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illustrated and explained by copious notes, indicating considerable learning and research."-Saturday Review.

"Those who like stories full of the genuine colour and fragrance of the East, should by all means read Mrs. Godfrey Clerk's volume."-Spectator.

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As full of valuable information as it is of amusing incident."-Evening Standard.

By Harriet Parr, Author of

"The Life of Jeanne d'Arc," "In the Silver Age," &c. Crown 8vo.

8s. 6d.

"A graceful and touching, as well as truthful account of the Franco-Prussian War. Those who are in the habit of reading books to children will find this at once instructive and delightful."-Public Opinion.

"Miss Parr has the great gift of charming simplicity of style; and if children are not interested in her book, many of their seniors will be."-British Quarterly Review.

65, Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London.

VOYAGES AND TRAVEL.

SCANDINAVIAN SKETCHES, Being Notes of Travel in the North of Europe. By Mark Antony Lower. I vol., crown 8vo. [Preparing. ON THE ROAD TO KHIVA. By David Ker, late Khivan Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph. Illustrated with characteristic Photographs of the Country and its Inhabitants, and a copy of the Official Map in use during the Campaign, from the Survey of CAPTAIN LEUSILIN. I vol. Post 8vo., 10s. 6d.

ROUGH NOTES OF A VISIT TO BELGIUM, sedan, and PARIS, In September, 1870-71. By John Ashton. Crown 8vo, bevelled boards. Price 3s. 6d.

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THE ALPS OF ARABIA; or, Travels

"Possesses a certain freshness from the straightforward simplicity with which it is written."-Graphic.

"An interesting work by a highly intelligent observer.-Standard.

through Egypt, Sinai, Arabia, and

the Holy Land. By William Charles Maughan. I vol. Demy 8vo, with Map. Price 12s.

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THE MISHMEE HILLS: an Account of a Journey made in an Attempt to Penetrate Tibet from Assam, to open New Routes for Commerce. By T. T. Cooper, author of "The Travels of a Pioneer of Commerce." Demy 8vo. With Four Illustrations and Map. Price 10s. 6d.

"The volume, which will be of great use in India and among Indian merchants here, contains a good deal of matter that

will interest ordinary readers.
It is es
pecially rich in sporting incidents."-
Standard.

OF THE ANTILLES. By 7s. 6d.

GOODMAN'S CUBA, THE PEARL
Walter Goodman. Crown 8vo.
"A good-sized volume, delightfully vivid
and picturesque.
Several chapters
devoted to the characteristics of the people
are exceedingly interesting and remarkable.

...

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everything into a picture, with a cheerful flow of spirits, full of fun, but far above frivolity."-Spectator.

"He writes very lightly and pleasantly and brightens his pages with a good deal of humour. His experiences were varied enough, and his book contains a series or vivid and miscellaneous sketches. We can recommend his whole volume as very amusing reading."-Pall Mall Gazette.

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VOYAGES AND TRAVEL-continued.

FIELD AND FOREST RAMBLES OF A NATURALIST IN NEW BRUNSWICK. With Notes and Observations on the Natural History of Eastern Canada. By A. Leith Adams, M.A., &c., Author of "Wanderings of a Naturalist in India," &c., &c. In 8vo, cloth. Illustrated.

145.

"Will be found interesting by those who take a pleasure either in sport or natural history."-Athenæum.

"To the naturalist the book will be most valuable.. To the general reader the book will prove most interesting, for the style is pleasant and chatty, and the information given is so graphic and full, that

those who care nothing for natural history as a pursuit will yet read these descriptions with great interest."-Evening Standard.

"Both sportsmen and naturalists will find this work replete with anecdote and carefully-recorded observation, which will entertain them."-Nature.

By

TENT LIFE WITH ENGLISH GIPSIES IN NORWAY. Hubert Smith. In 8vo, cloth. Five full-page Engravings, and 31 smaller Illustrations, with Map of the Country showing Routes. Second Edition. Revised and Corrected.

"If any of our readers think of scraping an acquaintance with Norway, let them read this book. The gypsies, always an interesting study, become doubly interesting, when we are, as in these pages, introduced to them in their daily walk and conversation."-Examiner.

Price 21s.

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SPITZBERGEN THE GATEWAY TO THE POLYNIA; OR, A VOYAGE TO SPITZBERGEN. By Captain John C. Wells, R.N.

In 8vo, cloth. Profusely Illustrated.

66 Straightforward and clear in style, securing our confidence by its unaffected simplicity and good sense."-Saturday Review.

"A charming book, remarkably well written and well illustrated."-Standard.

AN AUTUMN TOUR IN THE

Price 21s.

"Blends pleasantly science with adventure, picturesque sketches of a summer cruise among the wild sports and fantastic scenery of Spitzbergen, with earnest advocacy of Arctic Exploration."-Graphic.

UNITED STATES AND

CANADA. By Lieut.-Colonel Julius George Medley. Crown

8vo. Price 5s.

"Colonel Medley's little volume is a pleasantly written account of a two-months' visit to America."-Hour.

"May be recommended as manly, sensible, and pleasantly written."-Globe.

THE NILE WITHOUT A DRAGOMAN.
Second Edition. In one vol. Crown 8vo, cloth.

"Should any of our readers care to
imitate Mr. Eden's example, and wish to
see things with their own eyes, and shift
for themselves, next winter in Upper Egypt,
they will find this book a very agreeable
guide."-Times.

By Frederic Eden. 7s. 6d.

"It is a book to read during an autumn holiday."-Spectator.

"Gives, within moderate compass, a suggestive description of the charms, curiosities, dangers, and discomforts of the Nile voyage."- Saturday Review.

65, Cornhill; & 12, Paternoster Row, London.

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