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MILITARY WORKS-continued.

HASTY INTRENCHMENTS. By Colonel A. Brialmont. Translated by Lieutenant Charles A. Empson, R.A. Demy 8vo. Nine Plates. Price 6s.

"A valuable contribution to military literature."-Athenæum.

"In seven short chapters it gives plain directions for forming shelter- trenches, with the best method of carrying the necessary tools, and it offers practical illustrations of the use of hasty intrenchments on the field of battle."-United Service Magazine.

It supplies that which our own text

books give but imperfectly, viz., hints as to how a position can best be strengthened by means.. of such extemporised intrenchments and batteries as can be thrown up by infantry in the space of four or five hours... deserves to become a standard military work.”—Standard.

"Clearly and critically written."-Wellington Gazette.

STUDIES IN LEADING TROOPS. By Colonel Von Verdy Du Vernois. An authorised and accurate Translation by Lieutenant H. J. T. Hildyard, 71st Foot. Parts I. and II. Demy 8vo. Price 75.

General BEAUCHAMP WALKER says of this work :-"I recommend the first two numbers of Colonel von Verdy's 'Studies' to the attentive perusal of my brother officers. They supply a want which I have often felt during my service in this country, namely, a minuter tactical detail of the minor operations of the war than any but the most observant and for

tunately-placed staff-officer is in a position to give. I have read and re-read them very carefully, I hope with profit, certainly with great interest, and believe that practice, in the sense of these 'Studies,' would be a valuable preparation for manœuvres on a more extended scale."-Berlin, June, 1872.

THE SUBSTANTIVE SENIORITY ARMY LIST, Majors and Captains. By Captain F. B. P. White, 1st W. I. Regiment. 8vo, sewed. 2s. 6d.

CAVALRY FIELD DUTY. By Major-General Von Mirus. Translated by Captain Frank S. Russell, 14th (King's) Hussars. Crown 8vo, limp cloth. 7s. 6d.

**This is the text-book of instruction in the German cavalry, and comprises all the details connected with the military duties of cavalry soldiers on service. The translation is made from a new edition, which contains the modifications intro

duced consequent on the experiences of the late war. The great interest that students feel in all the German military methods, will, it is believed, render this book especially acceptable at the present time.

DISCIPLINE AND DRILL. Four Lectures delivered to the London Scottish Rifle Volunteers. By Captain S. Flood Page. A New and Cheaper Edition. Price Is.

"One of the best-known and coolestheaded of the metropolitan regiments, whose adjutant moreover has lately published an admirable collection of lectures

addressed by him to the men of his corps." -Times.

"The very useful and interesting work. -Volunteer Service Gazette.

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

Works Published by Henry S. King & Co.,

INDIA AND THE EAST.

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THE ORIENTAL SPORTING MAGAZINE. A Reprint of the first 5 Volumes, in 2 Volumes, demy 8vo.

These volumes contain many quaint and clever papers, among which we may mention the famous Sporting Songs written by S. Y. S., of "The Boar, Saddle, Spur, and Spear," &c., &c.-Capt. MORRIS, of the Bombay Army; as well as descriptions of Hog Hunts, Fox Hunts, Lion Hunts, Tiger Hunts, and Cheeta Hunts; accounts of Shooting Excursions for Snipe, Partridges, Quail, Toucan, Ortolan, and

price 28s.

Wild Fowl; interesting details of Pigeon
Matches, Cock Fights, Horse, Tattoo, and
Donkey Races: descriptions of the Origin,
Regulations, and Uniforms of Hunting
Clubs; Natural History of rare Wild
Animals; Memoranda of Feats of Noted
Horses; and Memoirs and Anecdotes of
celebrated Sporting characters, &c., &c.
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THE EUROPEAN IN INDIA. A Hand-book of Practical Information for those proceeding to, or residing in, the East Indies, relating to Outfits, Routes, Time for Departure, Indian Climate, &c. By Edmund C. P. Hull. With a MEDICAL GUIDE FOR ANGLO-INDIANS. Being a Compendium of Advice to Europeans in India, relating to the Preservation and Regulation of Health. By R. S. Mair, M.D., F.R.C.S.E., Late Deputy Coroner of Madras. In I vol.

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Post 8vo. 65.

a publisher's as well as an author's 'hit,' for it supplies a want which few persons may have discovered, but which everybody will at once recognise when once the contents of the book have been mastered. The medical part of the work is invaluable."-Calcutta Guardian.

THE MEDICAL GUIDE FOR ANGLO-INDIANS. Being a Compendium of advice to Europeans in India, relating to the Preservation and Regulation of Health. By R. S. Mair, F.R.C.S.E., late Deputy Coroner of Madras. Reprinted, with numerous additions and corrections, from "The European in India."

EASTERN EXPERIENCES. By L. Bowring, C.S.I., Lord Canning's Private Secretary, and for many years the Chief Commissioner of Mysore and Coorg. In I vol. Demy 8vo. 16s. Illustrated with Maps and Diagrams.

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TAS-HIL UL KALĀM; OR, HINDUSTANI MADE EASY. By Captain W. R. M. Holroyd, Bengal Staff Corps, Director of Public Instruction Punjab. Crown 8vo. Price 5s.

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

INDIA AND THE EAST-continued.

WESTERN INDIA BEFORE AND DURING THE MUTINIES. Pictures drawn from Life. By Major-Gen. Sir George Le Grand Jacob, K.C.S.I., C.B. In 1 vol. Crown 8vo. 75. 6d.

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"The most important contribution to the history of Western India during the Mutinies which has yet, in a popular form been made public."-Athenæum.

EDUCATIONAL

"Few men more competent than himself to speak authoritatively concerning Indian affairs."—Standard.

COURSE OF SECULAR SCHOOL BOOKS FOR INDIA. Edited by J. S. Laurie, of the Inner Temple, Barristerat-Law; formerly H. M. Inspector of Schools, England; Assistant Royal Commissioner, Ireland; Special Commissioner, African Settlements; Director of Public Instruction, Ceylon.

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EXCHANGE TABLES OF STERLING AND INDIAN RUPEE CURRENCY, UPON A NEW AND EXTENDED SYSTEM, embracing Values from One Farthing to One Hundred Thousand Pounds, and at rates progressing, in Sixteenths of a Penny, from Is. 9d. to 2s. 3d. per Rupee. By Donald Fraser, Accountant to the British Indian Steam Navigation Co., Limited. Royal 8vo. IOS. 6d.

"The calculations must have entailed great labour on the author, but the work is one which we fancy must become a standard one in all business houses which

have dealings with any country where the rupee and the English pound are standard coins of currency."-Inverness Courier.

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

Works Published by Henry S. King & Co.,

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BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG AND FOR LENDING LIBRARIES.

LAYS OF MANY LANDS. By a Knight Errant. Illustrated. Crown 8vo.

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SEEKING HIS FORTUNE, AND OTHER STORIES.
Four Illustrations. Price 3s. 6d.

Crown 8vo.

CONTENTS.-Seeking his Fortune.-Oluf and Stephanoff.-What's in a Name?— Contrast.-Onesta.

A series of instructive and interesting stories for children of both sexes, each one enforcing, indirectly, a good moral lesson.

DADDY'S PET. By Mrs. Ellen Ross (Nelsie Brook).

8vo, uniform with "Lost Gip." 6 Illustrations.

Square crown

A pathetic story of lowly life, showing the good influence of home and of child-life upon an uncultivated but true-hearted "navvy.'

THREE WORKS BY MARTHA FARQUHARSON.

Each Story is independent and complete in itself. They are published in uniform size and price, and are elegantly bound and illustrated.

I. ELSIE DINSMORE.

Crown Svo. 35. 6.

II. ELSIE'S GIRLHOOD. Crown 8vo. 35. 6.

III. ELSIE'S HOLIDAYS AT ROSELANDS.

Crown 8vo. 35. 6d.

The Stories by this author have a very high reputation in America, and of all her books these are the most popular and widely circulated. These are the only English editions sanctioned by the author, who has a direct interest in this English Edition.

LOST GIP. By Hesba Stretton, Author of "Little Meg," "Alone in London." Square crown 8vo. Six Illustrations. Price Is. 6d.

** A HANDSOMELY BOUND EDITION, WITH TWELVE ILLUSTRATIONS, PRICE HALF-A-CROWN.

"Thoroughly enlists the sympathies of the reader."-Church Review.

"Full of tender touches."-Noncon

THE KING'S SERVANTS.

formist.

"An exquisitely touching little story." -Church Herald.

By Hesba Stretton, Author of "Lost

Gip." Square crown 8vo, uniform with "Lost Gip." 8 Illustrations.
Price Is. 6d.

Part I.-Faithful in Little. Part II.-Unfaithful. Part III.-Faithful in Much.

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A Series of Stories of Military and Naval Adventure, related by an old Retired Officer of the Army.

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

BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG, ETC.-continued.

FANTASTIC STORIES. Translated from the German of Richard Leander, by Paulina B. Granville.

Illustrations.

The Magic Organ.
The Invisible Kingdom.
The Knight who Grew
Rusty.

Of the Queen who could not
make Gingerbread Nuts,
and of the King who could
not play the Jew's Harp.

The Wishing Ring.

Crown 8vo. Eight full-page

The Dreaming Beech.

The Three Princesses with The Little Hump-Backed

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These are translations of some of the best of Richard Leander's well-known stories for children. The illustrations to this work are of singular beauty and finish.

THE AFRICAN CRUISER.

A Midshipman's Adventures on the West Coast. A Book for Boys. By S. Whitchurch Sadler, R.N. Three Illustrations. Crown 8vo.

3s. 6d.

A book of real adventures among slavers on the West Coast of Africa. One chief recommendation is the faithfulness of the local colouring.

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BRAVE MEN'S FOOTSTEPS. A Book of Example and Anecdote for Young People. By the Editor of "Men who have Risen." With

Four Illustrations. By C. Doyle.

"The little volume is precisely of the stamp to win the favour of those who, in choosing a gift for a boy, would consult his moral development as well as his temporary pleasure."-Daily Telegraph.

35. 6d.

"A readable and instructive volume."Examiner.

"No more welcome book for the schoolboy could be imagined."- Birmingham Daily Gazette.

Third Edition.

STORIES IN PRECIOUS STONES. By Helen Zimmern. With Six Illustrations. Crown 8vo.

5s.

"A pretty little book which fanciful young persons will appreciate, and which will remind its readers of many a legend, and many an imaginary virtue attached to the gems they are so fond of wearing."-Post.

"A series of pretty tales which are half fantastic, half natural, and pleasantly quaint, as befits stories intended for the young."-Daily Telegraph.

Second Edition.

By

GUTTA-PERCHA WILLIE, THE WORKING GENIUS, George Macdonald. With Illustrations by Arthur Hughes. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

"An amusing and instructive book."Yorkshire Post.

"One of those charming books for which the author is so well known."-Edinburgh Daily Review.

"The cleverest child we know assures us she has read this story through five times. Mr. Macdonald will, we are convinced, accept that verdict upon his little work as final."-Spectator.

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

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