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H. de B. Gibbins. INDUSTRY IN | J. Sargeaunt. ANNALS OF WEST-
ENGLAND: HISTORICAL OUT-
LINES. By H. DE B. GIBBINS,
Litt.D., M.A. With 5 Maps. Se-
cond Edition. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d.

H. E. Egerton. A HISTORY OF BRITISH COLONIAL POLICY. By H. E. EGERTON, M,A. Demy 8vo. 12s. 6d.

It is a good book, distinguished by accuracy in detail, clear arrangement of facts, and a broad grasp of principles.' Manchester Guardian.

'Able, impartial, clear. . . . A most valuable volume.'—Athenæum.

Albert Sorel. THE EASTERN QUESTION IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. BY ALBERT SOREL, of the French Academy. Translated by F. C. BRAMWELL, M.A., with an Introduction by C. R. L. FLETCHER, Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford. With a Map. Cr. 8vo. 35. 6d.

'The author's insight into the character

and motives of the leading actors in the drama gives the work an interest uncommon in books based on similar material.'-Scotsman.

C. H. Grinling. A HISTORY OF THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, 1845-95. By CHARLES H. GRINLING. With Maps and Illustrations. Demy 8vo. IOS. 6d.

Admirably written, and crammed with interesting facts.'-Daily Mail. 'The only adequate history of a great English railway company.'-Times. 'Mr. Grinling has done for a Railway what Macaulay did for English History.'The Engineer.

W. Sterry. ANNALS OF ETON COLLEGE. By W. STERRY, M.A. With numerous Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 75. 6d.

'A treasury of quaint and interesting reading. Mr. Sterry has by his skill and vivacity given these records new life.'Academy.

'A most attractive and admirably illustrated account.'-Daily Chronicle.

MINSTER SCHOOL. By J. SARGEAUNT, M.A., Assistant Master. With numerous Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 75. 6d.

A. Clark. THE COLLEGES OF OXFORD: Their History and their Traditions. By Members of the University. Edited by A. CLARK, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Lincoln College. 8vo. 12s. 6d.

'A work which will be appealed to for many years as the standard book.'Athenæum.

Perrens. THE HISTORY OF FLORENCE FROM 1434 ΤΟ 1492. By F. T. PERRENS. 8vo. 12s. 6d.

A history of the domination of Cosimo,
Piero, and Lorenzo de Medicis.

J. Wells. A SHORT HISTORY OF
ROME. By J. WELLS, M.A.,
Fellow and Tutor of Wadham Coll.,
Oxford. Second and Revised Edition.
With 3 Maps. Crown 8vo.
35. 6d.
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.

O. Browning. A SHORT HISTORY
OF MEDIEVAL ITALY, A.D.
1250-1530. By OSCAR BROWNING,
Fellow and Tutor of King's College,
Cambridge. In Two Volumes. Cr.
8vo.
5s. each.

VOL. I. 1250-1409.-Guelphs and
Ghibellines.

VOL. II. 1409-1530.-The Age of
the Condottieri.

'Mr. Browning is to be congratulated on the production of a work of immense labour and learning.'- Westminster Gazette.

O'Grady. THE STORY OF IRE

LAND. By STANDISH O'GRADY,
Author of 'Finn and his Companions.'
Crown 8vo.
25. 6d.

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Biography

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S. Baring Gould. THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. By S. BARING GOULD. With over 450 Illustrations in the Text and Photogravure Plates. Large quarto. Gilt top. 36s. 'The best biography of Napoleon in our tongue, nor have the French as good a biographer of their hero. A book very nearly as good as Southey's "Life of Nelson."-Manchester Guardian. '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 from the days of his early childhood at Ajaccio to the date of his second interment.'-Daily Telegraph.

'Nearly all the illustrations are real contributions to history.' Westminster Gazette.

P. H. Colomb. MEMOIRS OF AD-
MIRAL SIR A. COOPER KEY.
By Admiral P. H. COLOMB. With
a Portrait. Demy 8vo. 16s.
'An interesting and adequate biography of
one who for a quarter of a century had a
prominent part in the administration of
the Navy. The whole book, in fact, is
one of the greatest interest-peculiarly
so, it may be, to the naval officer, but also
to the average taxpayer and the reading
public.'-Times.

Morris Fuller. THE LIFE AND
WRITINGS OF JOHN DAVEN-
ANT, D.D. (1571-1641), Bishop of
Salisbury. By MORRIS FULLER,
B.D. Demy 8vo.
IOS. 6d.

J. M. Rigg. ST. ANSELM OF
CANTERBURY: A CHAPTER IN
THE HISTORY OF RELIGION. By
J. M. RIGG. Demy 8vo. 75. 6d.
'Mr. Rigg has told the story of the life
with scholarly ability, and has contri-
buted an interesting chapter to the
history of the Norman period.'-Daily
Chronicle.

F. W. Joyce. THE LIFE OF

SIR FREDERICK GORE OUSELEY. By F. W. JOYCE, M.A. 75. 6d. 'This book has been undertaken in quite the right spirit, and written with sympathy, insight, and considerable literary skill.'-Times.

W. G. Collingwood. THE LIFE OF JOHN RUSKIN. By W. G. COLLINGWOOD, M.A. With Portraits, and 13 Drawings by Mr. Ruskin. Second Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. 325.

'No more magnificent volumes have been published for a long time.'-Times. 'It is long since we had a biography with such delights of substance and of form. Such a book is a pleasure for the day, and a joy for ever.'-Daily Chronicle. C. Waldstein. JOHN RUSKIN, By CHARLES WALDSTEIN, M.A. With a Photogravure Portrait, Post 8vo. 55.

'A thoughtful and well-written criticism of Ruskin's teaching.'-Daily Chronicle. A. M. F. Darmesteter, THE LIFE OF ERNEST RENAN. By MADAME DARMESTETER. With Portrait. Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 65.

'A polished gem of biography, superior in its kind to any attempt that has been made of recent years in England. Madame Darmesteter has indeed written for English readers "The Life of Ernest Renan."'-Athenæum.

'It is interpenetrated with the dignity and charm, the mild, bright, classical grace of form and treatment that Renan himself so loved; and it fulfils to the uttermost the delicate and difficult achievement it sets out to accomplish.' Academy.

W. H. Hutton. THE LIFE OF SIR THOMAS MORE. By W. H. HUTTON, M.A. With Portraits. Cr. 8vo. 55. 'The book lays good claim to high rank among our biographies. It is excellently even lovingly, written.'-Scotsman. 'An excellent monograph.'-Times.

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Travel, Adventure and Topography

Sven Hedin. THROUGH ASIA. By
SVEN HEDIN, Gold Medallist of the
Royal Geographical Society. With
300
Sketches
Illustrations from
and Photographs by the Author,
and Maps. 2 vols. Royal 8vo. 36s.

net.

'One of the greatest books of the kind issued during the century. It is impossible to give an adequate idea of the richness of the contents of this book, nor of its abounding attractions as a story of travel unsurpassed in geographical and human interest. Much of it is a revelation. Altogether the work is one which in solidity, novelty, and interest must take a first rank among publications of its class.'-Times.

'In these magnificent volumes we have the most important contribution to Central Asian geography made for many years. Intensely interesting as a tale of travel.' -Spectator.

'The whole story of the desert adventure is worthy to be added to the classics of its kind.'-World.

'These volumes are of absorbing and fascinating interest, their matter is wonderful, and Dr. Hedin's style is surcharged with No strong and alluring personality. romance exceeds in its intense and enthralling interest this story.'-Birming ham Post.

'One of the most remarkable books of travel of the century.'-Daily Chronicle. 'Profoundly interesting.'-Academy. 'A memorable book, gigantic of design,

magnificent in execution, and without doubt one of the outstanding travelvolumes of the century.'-Black and White.

'Let any one who is desirous to learn about the wonderful continent of Asia as no one else can teach him, buy and read this work.'-Vanity Fair.

R. E. Peary. NORTHWARD OVER THE GREAT ICE. By R. E. PEARY, Gold Medallist of the Royal Geographical Society. With over 800 Illustrations. 2 vols. Royal 8vo. 325. net. 'The book is full of interesting matter-a tale of brave deeds simply told; abundantly illustrated with prints and maps.' -Standard,

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'His book will take its place among the permanent literature of Arctic exploration.' -Times.

It yields neither in interest nor in ability to Nansen's "Farthest North," while its results are no less valuable.'-Glasgow Herald.

'Crowded with adventures and intensely interesting-World.

'An exciting and thoroughly well-arranged book.'-St. James's Gazette.

CHITRAL: The S. Robertson. Story of a Minor Siege. By Sir G. S. ROBERTSON, K. C.S.I. With numerous Illustrations, Map and Plans. Second Edition. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. 'It is difficult to imagine the kind of person who could read this brilliant book without emotion. The story remains immortala testimony imperishable. We are face to face with a great book.'-Illustrated London News.

'A book which the Elizabethans would have thought wonderful. More thrilling, more piquant, and more human than any novel.'-Newcastle Chronicle.

'One of the most stirring military narratives written in our time.'-Times. 'A masterpiece of narrative.' - Daily Chronicle.

'As fascinating as Sir Walter Scott's best fiction.'-Daily Telegraph.

'Full of dashing feats of courage as any romance.'-Pall Mall Gazette. 'Not since the appearance of Lord Roberts's "Forty-one Years" have we had a record of Indian warfare which can be compared with this glowing and moving story.'Daily Mail.

'The enthusiastic admiration of the reader cannot fail to be aroused.'-Morning Post.

'A classic of frontier literature.'-Scotsman. Any one proud of his name as Englishman may read in these stirring chapters abundant justification for his pride.'-Globe. 'A very fascinating, a singularly delightful book.'-Glasgow Herald.

'A noble story, nobly told.'-Punch. 'Every page is quick with heroism.'Outlook.

H. H. Johnston. BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA. By Sir H. H. JOHNSTON, K.C.B. With nearly Two Hundred Illustrations, and Six

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L. Decle. THREE YEARS IN SAVAGE AFRICA. By LIONEL

DECLE. With 100 Illustrations and 5 Maps. Second Edition. Demy 8vo. IOS. 6d. net.

'A fine, full book.'-Pall Mall Gazette. 'Abounding in thrilling adventures.'Daily Telegraph.

'Its bright pages give a better general survey of Africa from the Cape to the Equator than any single volume that has yet been published.'-Times.

'A delightful book.'-Academy. Unquestionably one of the most interesting books of travel which have recently appeared.'-Standard.

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Hulme Beaman.

Demy

TWENTY YEARS IN THE NEAR EAST. By A. HULME BEAMAN. 8vo. With Portrait. Ios. 6d. 'One of the most entertaining books that we have had in our hands for a long time. It is unconventional in a high degree; it is written with sagacious humour; it is full of adventures and anecdotes.'-Daily Chronicle.

'Packed with incident and eminently readable.'-Critic.

Henri of Orleans. FROM TONKIN

TO INDIA. By PRINCE HENRI OF ORLEANS. Translated by HAMLEY BENT, M.A. With 100 Illustrations and a Map. Cr. 4to, gilt top. 255. R. S. S. Baden-Powell. THE DOWNFALL OF PREMPEH. A Diary of Life in Ashanti, 1895. By Colonel BADEN-POWELL. With 21 Illustrations and a Map. Cheaper Edition. Large Crown 8vo. 65.

'A compact, faithful, most readable record of the campaign.'-Daily News.

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A straightforward account of a great deal of plucky work.'-Times.

L. Hinde. THE FALL OF THE CONGO ARABS. By S. L. HINDE. With Plans, etc. Demy 8vo. 125. 6d. A. St. H. Gibbons. EXPLORATION AND HUNTING IN CENTRAL AFRICA. By Major A. ST. H. GIBBONS. With full-page Illustrations by C. WHYMPER, and Maps. Demy 8vo. 155.

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'His book is a grand record of quiet, unassuming, tactful resolution. His adventures were as various as his sporting exploits were exciting.'-Times.

H. Alderson. WITH THE MASHONALAND FIELD FORCE, 1896. By Lieut.-Colonel ALDERSON. With numerous Illustrations and Plans. Demy 8vo. IOS. 6d.

'A clear, vigorous, and soldier-like narrative.'-Scotsman.

Seymour Vandeleur. CAMPAIGN. ING ON THE UPPER NILE AND NIGER. By Lieut. SEYMOUR VANDELEUR. With an Introduction by Sir G. GOLDIE, K.C.M.G. With 4 Maps, Illustrations, and Plans. Large Crown 8vo. IOS. 6d. 'Upon the African question there is no

book procurable which contains so much of value as this one.'-Guardian. Lord Fincastle. A FRONTIER CAMPAIGN. By Viscount FINCASTLE, V.C., and Lieut. P. C. ELLIOTT-LOCKHART. With a Map and 16 Illustrations. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

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A. Boisragon. THE BENIN MASSACRE. BY CAPTAIN BOISRAGON. Second Edition. Cr. 8vo. 35. 6d. 'If the story had been written four hundred years ago it would be read to-day as an English classic.'-Scotsman.

'If anything could enhance the horror and the pathos of this remarkable book it is the simple style of the author, who writes as he would talk, unconscious of his own heroism, with an artlessness which is the highest art.'-Pall Mall Gazette.

H. S. Cowper. THE HILL OF THE GRACES: Or, the Great Stone TEMPLES OF TRIPOLI. By H. S. COWPER, F.S.A. With Maps, Plans, and 75 Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. 'Forms a valuable chapter of what has now

become quite a large and important branch of antiquarian research.'-Times. W. Kinnaird Rose. WITH THE GREEKS IN THESSALY. By W. KINNAIRD ROSE, Reuter's Cor

respondent. With Plans and 23

Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 6s.

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Naval and Military

G. W. Steevens. NAVAL POLICY: By G. W. STEEVENS. Demy 8vo. 6s. This book is a description of the British and other more important navies of the world, with a sketch of the lines on which our naval policy might possibly be developed. 'An extremely able and interesting work.' -Daily Chronicle.

D. Hannay. A SHORT HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY, FROM EARLY TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY. By DAVID HANNAY. Illustrated. 2 Vols. Demy 8vo. 75. 6d. each. Vol. I., 1200-1688.

'We read it from cover to cover at a sitting, and those who go to it for a lively and brisk picture of the past, with all its faults and its grandeur, will not be disappointed. The historian is endowed with literary skill and style.'-Standard.

'We can warmly recommend Mr. Hannay's volume to any intelligent student of naval history. Great as is the merit of Mr. Hannay's historical narrative, the merit of his strategic exposition is even greater.'-Times.

C. Cooper King. THE STORY OF THE BRITISH ARMY. By Colonel COOPER KING. Illustrated. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d.

'An authoritative and accurate story of England's military progress.'--Daily Mail.

R. Southey. ENGLISH SEAMEN (Howard, Clifford, Hawkins, Drake, Cavendish). By ROBERT SOUTHEY. Edited, with an Introduction, by DAVID HANNAY. Second Edition. Crown 8vo.

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