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APRIL 1873.

Henry S. King & Co.'s Publications.

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STUDIES AND ROMANCES. By H. SCHUTZ-WILSON. One vol, crown 8vo. 78. 6d.

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An AUTUMN TOUR in the UNITED STATES and CANADA. By Lieut.-Colonel J. G. MEDLEY. Crown 8vo. price 5s.

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THE RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF IRELAND: Primitive, Papal, and Protestant, of the last Half-Century; including the Evangelical Missions, Catholic Agitations, and Church Progress. By the Rev. JAMES GODKIN, Author of 'Ireland and her Churches' &c. 1 vol. 8vo. [Preparing.

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IRELAND IN 1872. A Tour of Observation, with Remarks on Irish Public Questions. By Dr. JAMES MACAULAY. Crown 8vo. 78. 6d.

MEMOIR AND LETTERS OF SARA COLERIDGE. Two vols. crown 8vo. With Portraits. [In the press.

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LOMBARD STREET. A Description of the Money Market. By WALTER BAGEHOT. Large crown 8vo. [In the press.

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THE GREAT DUTCH ADMIRALS. BY JACOB DE LIEFDE. Crown 8vo. Illustrated. Price 5s.

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POLITICAL WOMEN. BY SUTHERLAND MENZIES. Two vols. post 8vo.

[In the press.

65 Cornhill, and 12 Paternoster Row, London.

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EGYPT AS IT IS. By Herr HEINRICH STEPHAN, the German Postmaster-General. Crown 8vo. With a new Map of the Country. [Preparing.

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IMPERIAL GERMANY, By FREDERIC MARTIN, Author of 'The Statesman's Year-Book' &c. [Preparing.

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THE GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL DEFENCE. By JULES FAVRE. Demy 8vo.

'ILÂM ĚN NÂS.

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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. [In the press.

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IN STRANGE COMPANY; or, The Note Book of a Roving
Correspondent. By JAMES GREENWOOD, The Amateur Casual.'
Crown 8vo.
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NEWMARKET AND ARABIA. An Examination of the Descent of Racers and Coursers. By ROGER D. UPTON. Crown 8vo. Illustrated. Price 9s.

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THE RECONCILIATION OF RELIGION AND SCIENCE Being Essays by the Rev. T. W. FOWLE, M.A. One vol. 8vo.

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[In the press.

THEOLOGY AND MORALITY. Being Essays by the Rev.

J. LLEWELLYN DAVIES. One vol. 8vo.

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A VOLUME OF ACADEMIA ESSAYS. Edited by the Most Reverend ARCHBISOP MANNING. One vol. 8vo.

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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. 148.

65 Cornhill, and 12 Paternoster Row, London.

Works published by Henry S. King & Co.

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THE FAYOUM; OR, ARTISTS IN EGYPT. A Tour with M.
Gerome and others. By J. LENOIR. Translated by Mrs. CASHEL HOEY.
Crown 8vo. cloth, Thirteen Illustrations.
[In the press.

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TENT LIFE WITH ENGLISH GYPSIES IN NORWAY. By HUBERT SMITH. In 8vo cloth. Five full-page Engravings and thirty-one smaller Illustrations: with map of the Country, showing Routes. Price 218.

[Just out.

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THE GATEWAY TO THE POLYNIA; or,
Spitzbergen. By Captain JOHN C. WELLS, R.N.
Profusely illustrated.

a Voyage to In 8vo. cloth. [In the press.

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BOKHARA: ITS HISTORY AND CONQUEST. By Professor ARMINIUS VAMBÉRY, of the University of Pesth. 'Travels in Central Asia' &c. Demy 8vo. price 18s.

Author of

'We conclude with a cordial recommendation of this valuable book. In former years Mr. Vámbéry gave ample proofs of his powers as an observant, easy, and vivid writer. In the present work his moderation, scholarship, insight, and occasionally very impressive style, have raised him to the dignity of an historian.'Saturday Review.

'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.

'A work compiled from many rare, private, and unavailable manuscripts and records, which consequently cannot fail to prove a mine of delightful Eastern lore to the Oriental scholar.'-Liverpool Albion.

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ECHOES OF A FAMOUS YEAR. 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, and 12 Paternoster Row, London.

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OVER VOLCANOES; OR, THROUGH FRANCE AND SPAIN IN 1871. By A. KINGSMAN. Crown 8vo. 10s. 6d.

The writer's tone is so pleasant, his language is so good, and his spirits are so fresh, buoyant, and exhilarating, that you find yourself inveigled into reading, for the thousand-and-first time, a description of a Spanish bull-fight.'Illustrated London News.

'The adventures of our tourists are related with a good deal of pleasantry and humorous dash, which make the narrative agreeable reading.'-Public Opinion.

'A work which we cordially recommend to such readers as desire to know something of Spain as she is to-day. Indeed, so fresh and original is it, that we could have wished that it had been a bigger book than it is.'-Literary World.

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ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE. Correspondence and Conversations with NASSAU W. SENIOR from 1833 to 1859. Edited by Mrs. M. C. M. SIMPSON. 2 vols. large post 8vo. 21s.

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

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

'An extremely interesting book, and a singularly good illustration of the value which, even in an age of newspapers and magazines, memoirs have and will always continue to have for the purposes of history.'-Saturday Review.

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A MEMOIR OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, with Stories now first Published in this Country. By H. A. PAGE. Large post 8vo. 78. 6d.

'The Memoir is followed by a criticism of Hawthorne as a writer; and the criticism, though we should be inclined to dissent from particular sentiments, 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. Mr. Page deserves the best thanks of every admirer of Hawthorne for the way in which he has gathered together these relics, and given them to the world, as well as for his admirable portraiture of their author's life and character.'-Morning Post.

'We sympathise very heartily with an effort of Mr. H. A. Page to make English readers better acquainted with the life and character of Nathaniel Hawthorne. He has done full justice to the fine character of the author of "The Scarlet Letter."-Standard.

'He has produced a well-written and complete Memoir. literary work of art.'-Edinburgh Courant.

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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. 24s.

"The present volume gives us conversations with some of the most prominent men in the political history of France and Italy... as well as with others whose names are not so familiar or are hidden under initials. 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.

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

'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.

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MEMOIRS OF LEONORA CHRISTINA, 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. BUNNÈTT (Translator of Grimm's 'Life of Michael Angelo' &c.). With an Autotype Portrait of the Princess. Medium 8vo. 12s. 6d. 'A valuable addition to history.'-Daily News.

This remarkable autobiography, in which we gratefully recognise a valuable addition to the tragic romance of history.'-Spectator.

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LIVES OF ENGLISH POPULAR LEADERS. No. 1. Stephen Langton. By C. EDMUND MAURICE. Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d.

'Mr. Maurice has written a very interesting book, which may be read wit 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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NORMAN MACLEOD, D.D.: a Contribution towards his Biography. BY ALEXANDER STRAHAN. Crown 8vo. sewed. 18. Reprinted, with numerous Additions and many Illustrations from Sketches Dr. Macleod, from the Contemporary Review.

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CABINET PORTRAITS. Biographical Sketches of Living Statesmen. By T. WEMYSS REID. One 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.

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THE ENGLISH CONSTITUTION. By WALTER BAGEHOT. A New Edition, revised and corrected, with an Introductory Dissertation on recent changes and events. Crown 8vo. 78. 6d.

'A pleasing and clever study on the department of higher politics.'-Guardian. 'No writer before him had set out so clearly what the efficient part of the English Constitution really is.'-Pall Mall Gazette.

'Clear and practical.'-Globe.

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