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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. 24s.

"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 215.

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 Svo, with Map. [Nearly ready.

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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 recommen-
dation 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 185.

"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.

I vol.

"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.

8vo. Price 125.

"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. 10s. 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. translation is the work of a lady, and a very excellent and scholar-like translation it is, clearly and pleasantly written, and

The

ECHOES OF A FAMOUS YEAR.

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.

"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.

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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.

"The author does not attempt to deal with military subjects, but writes sensibly of what he saw in 1870-71."-John Bull. "The work of a thoughtful and observant man.... Well worth reading."

Scotsman.

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.

"Deeply interesting and valuable."Edinburgh Review

"A pleasant and agreeable book which will be read with much pleasure and profit." -Civil Service Gazette.

"Very readable and instructive.

A work far above the average of such
publications."--John Bull.

"He writes freshly and with competent
knowledge."-Standard.

"We can safely recommend 'The Alps of Arabia' to our readers. It is easily and pleasantly written, and conveys a good deal of valuable information on various subjects connected with the localities passed through. Much sensible advice is given to intending travellers, who would find its perusal a beneficial preliminary to a tour in the East."-Glasgow News.

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

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.

The whole book deserves the heartiest
commendation . . . sparkling and amusing
from beginning to end. Reading it is like
rambling about with a companion who is
content to loiter, observing everything,
commenting upon everything, turning

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

OF the antILLES. By 7s. 6d.

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 of vivid and miscellaneous sketches. We can recommend his whole volume as very amusing reading."-Pall Mall Gazette.

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FIELD AND

VOYAGES AND TRAVEL-continued.

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.

TENT LIFE WITH ENGLISH GIPSIES IN NORWAY. By 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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"Written in a very lively style, and has throughout a smack of dry humour and satiric reflection which shows the writer to be a keen observer of men and things. We hope that many will read it and find in it the same amusement as ourselves.".

Times.

Tour with M. Gérôme and others.
Illustrated.
7s. 6d.

ever may take it up will find he has with
him a bright and pleasant companion."-
Spectator.

SPITZBERGEN THE GATEWAY TO THE POLYNIA; OR, A VOYAGE TO SPITZBERGEN. By Captain John C. Wells, R.N. In 8vo, cloth. Profusely Illustrated. Price 21s.

"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

"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.

By Frederic Eden.

Second Edition. In one vol. Crown 8vo, cloth. 7s. 6d.

"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.

"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.

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VOYAGES AND TRAVEL-continued.

ROUND THE WORLD IN 1870. A Volume of Travels, with Maps.

By A. D. Carlisle, B.A., Trin.

"Makes one understand how going round the world is to be done in the quickest and pleasantest manner."-Spectator.

Coll., Camb. Demy 8vo.

165.

"We can only commend, which we do very heartily, an eminently sensible and readable book."-British Quarterly Re

view.

IRELAND IN 1872. A Tour of Observation, with Remarks on Irish Public Questions. By Dr. James Macaulay. Crown 8vo.

"A careful and instructive book. Full of facts, full of information, and full of interest."-Literary Churchman.

"We have rarely met a book on Ireland which for impartiality of criticism and general accuracy of information could be

OVER THE DOVREFJELDS.
Ramble through Norway," &c.

75. 6d. so well recommended to the fair-minded Irish reader."-Evening Standard.

"A deeply interesting account of what is called a tour of observation, and some noteworthy remarks on Irish public questions."-Illustrated London News.

By J. S. Shepard, Author of "A Crown 8vo. Illustrated. Price 4s. 6d.

"We have read many books of Nor-
wegian travel, but
we have seen

none so pleasantly narrative in its style,
and so varied in its subject."-Spectator.

"Is a well-timed book."-Echo.

"As interesting a little volume as could be written on the subject. So interesting and shortly written that it will commend itself to all intending tourists."-Examiner.

A WINTER IN MOROCCO. By Amelia Perrier. Large crown 8vo. Illustrated. Price 10s. 6d.

"Well worth reading, and contains
several excellent illustrations."-Hour.
"Miss Perrier is a very amusing writer.
She has a good deal of humour, sees the

oddity and quaintness of Oriental life with a quick observant eye, and evidently turned her opportunities of sarcastic examination to account."-Daily News.

SCIENCE.

THE QUESTIONS OF AURAL SURGERY.
Aural Surgeon to Guy's Hospital. Post 8vo.

By James Hinton, [Preparing.

AN ATLAS OF DISEASES OF THE MEMBRANA TYMPANI.
With Descriptive Text. By James Hinton, Aural Surgeon to Guy's
Hospital. Post 8vo.
[Preparing.

PHYSIOLOGY FOR PRACTICAL USE.
by James Hinton. 2 vols. Crown 8vo.

These Papers have been prepared at great pains, and their endeavour is to familiarize the popular mind with those physio

By various Writers. Edited
With 50 illustrations.

logical truths which are needful to all who
desire to keep the body in a state of
health.

[In the Press.

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