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‘Everywhere Mr. Mackay displays himself the master of a style marked by all the characteristics of the best rhetoric. He has a keen sense of rhythm and of general balance; his verse is excellently sonorous.’—_Globe._

Ibsen. BRAND. A Drama by Henrik Ibsen. Translated by William Wilson. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d._

‘The greatest world-poem of the nineteenth century next to “Faust.” It is in the same set with “Agamemnon,” with “Lear,” with the literature that we now instinctively regard as high and holy.’—_Daily Chronicle._

“A. G.” VERSES TO ORDER. By “A. G.” _Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d. net._

A small volume of verse by a writer whose initials are well known to Oxford men.

‘A capital specimen of light academic poetry. These verses are very bright and engaging, easy and sufficiently witty.’—_St. James’s Gazette._

F. Langbridge. BALLADS OF THE BRAVE: Poems of Chivalry, Enterprise, Courage, and Constancy, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Edited, with Notes, by Rev. F. Langbridge. _Crown 8vo. Buckram. 3s. 6d. School Edition. 2s. 6d._

‘A very happy conception happily carried out. These “Ballads of the Brave” are intended to suit the real tastes of boys, and will suit the taste of the great majority.’—_Spectator._

‘The book is full of splendid things.’—_World._

Lang and Craigie. THE POEMS OF ROBERT BURNS. Edited by Andrew Lang and W. A. Craigie. With Portrait. _Demy 8vo, gilt top. 6s._

This edition contains a carefully collated Text, numerous Notes, critical and textual, a critical and biographical Introduction, and a Glossary.

‘Among the editions in one volume, Mr. Andrew Lang’s will take the place of authority.’—_Times._

‘To the general public the beauty of its type, and the fair proportions of its pages, as well as the excellent chronological arrangement of the poems, should make it acceptable enough. Mr. Lang and his publishers have certainly succeeded in producing an attractive popular edition of the poet, in which the brightly written biographical introduction is not the least notable feature.’—_Glasgow Herald._

English Classics

Edited by W. E. Henley.

‘Very dainty volumes are these; the paper, type, and light-green binding are all very agreeable to the eye. _Simplex munditiis_ is the phrase that might be applied to them.’—_Globe._

‘The volumes are strongly bound in green buckram, are of a convenient size, and pleasant to look upon, so that whether on the shelf, or on the table, or in the hand the possessor is thoroughly content with them.’—_Guardian._

THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF TRISTRAM SHANDY. By Lawrence Sterne. With an Introduction by Charles Whibley, and a Portrait. _2 vols. 7s._

THE COMEDIES OF WILLIAM CONGREVE. With an Introduction by G. S. Street, and a Portrait. _2 vols. 7s._

THE ADVENTURES OF HAJJI BABA OF ISPAHAN. By James Morier. With an Introduction by E. G. Browne, M.A., and a Portrait. _2 vols. 7s._

THE LIVES OF DONNE, WOTTON, HOOKER, HERBERT, AND SANDERSON. By Izaak Walton. With an Introduction by Vernon Blackburn, and a Portrait. _3s. 6d._

THE LIVES OF THE ENGLISH POETS. By Samuel Johnson, LL.D. With an Introduction by J. H. Millar, and a Portrait. _3 vols. 10s. 6d._

Illustrated Books

Jane Barlow. THE BATTLE OF THE FROGS AND MICE, translated by Jane Barlow, Author of ‘Irish Idylls,’ and pictured by F. D. Bedford. _Small 4to. 6s. net._

S. Baring Gould. A BOOK OF FAIRY TALES retold by S. Baring Gould. With numerous illustrations and initial letters by Arthur J. Gaskin. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. Buckram. 6s._

‘Mr. Baring Gould is deserving of gratitude, in re-writing in honest, simple style the old stories that delighted the childhood of “our fathers and grandfathers.” As to the form of the book, and the printing, which is by Messrs. Constable, it were difficult to commend overmuch.’—_Saturday Review._

S. Baring Gould. OLD ENGLISH FAIRY TALES. Collected and edited by S. Baring Gould. With Numerous Illustrations by F. D. Bedford. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. Buckram. 6s._

‘A charming volume, which children will be sure to appreciate. The stories have been selected with great ingenuity from various old ballads and folk-tales, and, having been somewhat altered and readjusted, now stand forth, clothed in Mr. Baring Gould’s delightful English, to enchant youthful readers.’—_Guardian._

S. Baring Gould. A BOOK OF NURSERY SONGS AND RHYMES. Edited by S. Baring Gould, and Illustrated by the Birmingham Art School. _Buckram, gilt top. Crown 8vo. 6s._

‘The volume is very complete in its way, as it contains nursery songs to the number of 77, game-rhymes, and jingles. To the student we commend the sensible introduction, and the explanatory notes. The volume is superbly printed on soft, thick paper, which it is a pleasure to touch; and the borders and pictures are among the very best specimens we have seen of the Gaskin school.’—_Birmingham Gazette._

H. C. Beeching. A BOOK OF CHRISTMAS VERSE. Edited by H. C. Beeching, M.A., and Illustrated by Walter Crane. _Crown 8vo, gilt top. 5s._

A collection of the best verse inspired by the birth of Christ from the Middle Ages to the present day. A distinction of the book is the large number of poems it contains by modern authors, a few of which are here printed for the first time.

‘An anthology which, from its unity of aim and high poetic excellence, has a better right to exist than most of its fellows.’—_Guardian._

History

Gibbon. THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. By Edward Gibbon. A New Edition, Edited with Notes, Appendices, and Maps, by J. B. Bury, M.A., Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. _In Seven Volumes. Demy 8vo. Gilt top. 8s. 6d. each. Also crown 8vo. 6s. each. Vols. I. and II._

‘The time has certainly arrived for a new edition of Gibbon’s great work.... Professor Bury is the right man to undertake this task. His learning is amazing, both in extent and accuracy. The book is issued in a handy form, and at a moderate price, and it is admirably printed.’—_Times._

‘The edition is edited as a classic should be edited, removing nothing, yet indicating the value of the text, and bringing it up to date. It promises to be of the utmost value, and will be a welcome addition to many libraries.’—_Scotsman._

‘This edition, so far as one may judge from the first instalment, is a marvel of erudition and critical skill, and it is the very minimum of praise to predict that the seven volumes of it will supersede Dean Milman’s as the standard edition of our great historical classic.’—_Glasgow Herald._

‘The beau-ideal Gibbon has arrived at last.’—_Sketch._

‘At last there is an adequate modern edition of Gibbon.... The best edition the nineteenth century could produce.’—_Manchester Guardian._

Flinders Petrie. A HISTORY OF EGYPT, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day. Edited by W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., LL.D., Professor of Egyptology at University College. _Fully Illustrated. In Six Volumes. Crown 8vo. 6s. each._

Vol. I. Prehistoric Times to XVI. Dynasty. W. M. F. Petrie. _Second Edition._

Vol. II. The XVIIth and XVIIIth Dynasties. W. M. F. Petrie.

‘A history written in the spirit of scientific precision so worthily represented by Dr. Petrie and his school cannot but promote sound and accurate study, and supply a vacant place in the English literature of Egyptology.’—_Times._

Flinders Petrie. EGYPTIAN TALES. Edited by W. M. Flinders Petrie. Illustrated by Tristram Ellis. _In Two Volumes. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d._ each.

‘A valuable addition to the literature of comparative folk-lore. The drawings are really illustrations in the literal sense of the word.’—_Globe._

‘It has a scientific value to the student of history and archæology.’—_Scotsman._

‘Invaluable as a picture of life in Palestine and Egypt.’—_Daily News._

Flinders Petrie. EGYPTIAN DECORATIVE ART. By W. M. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L. With 120 Illustrations. _Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d._

‘Professor Flinders Petrie is not only a profound Egyptologist, but an accomplished student of comparative archæology. In these lectures, delivered at the Royal Institution, he displays both qualifications with rare skill in elucidating the development of decorative art in Egypt, and in tracing its influence on the art of other countries.’—_Times._

S. Baring Gould. THE TRAGEDY OF THE CÆSARS. The Emperors of the Julian and Claudian Lines. With numerous Illustrations from Busts, Gems, Cameos, etc. By S. Baring Gould, Author of ‘Mehalah,’ etc. _Fourth Edition. Royal 8vo. 15s._

‘A most splendid and fascinating book on a subject of undying interest. The great feature of the book is the use the author has made of the existing portraits of the Caesars, and the admirable critical subtlety he has exhibited in dealing with this line of research. It is brilliantly written, and the illustrations are supplied on a scale of profuse magnificence.’—_Daily Chronicle._

‘The volumes will in no sense disappoint the general reader. Indeed, in their way, there is nothing in any sense so good in English.... Mr. Baring Gould has presented his narrative in such a way as not to make one dull page.’—_Athenæum._

H. de B. Gibbins. INDUSTRY IN ENGLAND: HISTORICAL OUTLINES. By H. de B. Gibbins, M.A., D.Litt. With 5 Maps. _Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. Pp. 450._

This book is written with the view of affording a clear view of the main facts of English Social and Industrial History placed in due perspective. Beginning with prehistoric times, it passes in review the growth and advance of industry up to the nineteenth century, showing its gradual development and progress. The author has endeavoured to place before his readers the history of industry as a connected whole in which all these developments have their proper place. The book is illustrated by Maps, Diagrams, and Tables, and aided by copious Footnotes.

A. Clark. THE COLLEGES OF OXFORD: Their History, 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 certainly be appealed to for many years as the standard book on the Colleges of Oxford.’—_Athenæum._

Perrens. THE HISTORY OF FLORENCE FROM 1434 TO 1492. By F. T. Perrens. Translated by Hannah Lynch. _8vo. 12s. 6d._

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

‘This is a standard book by an honest and intelligent historian, who has deserved well of all who are interested in Italian history.’—_Manchester Guardian._

J. Wells. A SHORT HISTORY OF ROME. By J. Wells, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Wadham Coll., Oxford. With 4 Maps. _Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d. 350 pp._

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._

E. L. S. Horsburgh. THE CAMPAIGN OF WATERLOO. By E. L. S. Horsburgh, B.A. _With Plans. Crown 8vo. 5s._

‘A brilliant essay—simple, sound, and thorough.’—_Daily Chronicle._

‘A study, the most concise, the most lucid, the most critical that has been produced.’—_Birmingham Mercury._

H. B. George. BATTLES OF ENGLISH HISTORY. By H. B. George, M.A., Fellow of New College, Oxford. _With numerous Plans. Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

‘Mr. George has undertaken a very useful task—that of making military affairs intelligible and instructive to non-military readers—and has executed it with laudable intelligence and industry, and with a large measure of success.’—_Times._

‘This book is almost a revelation; and we heartily congratulate the author on his work.’—_Daily Chronicle._

O. Browning. A SHORT HISTORY OF MEDIÆVAL ITALY, A.D. 1250-1530. By Oscar Browning, Fellow and Tutor of King’s College, Cambridge. _Second Edition. In Two Volumes. Crown 8vo. 5s. each._

Vol. I. 1250-1409.—Guelphs and Ghibellines.

Vol. II. 1409-1530.—The Age of the Condottieri.

‘A vivid picture of mediæval Italy.’—_Standard._

‘Mr. Browning is to be congratulated on the production of a work of immense labour and learning.’—_Westminster Gazette._

O’Grady. THE STORY OF IRELAND. By Standish O’Grady, Author of ‘Finn and his Companions.’ _Cr. 8vo. 2s. 6d._

‘Most delightful, most stimulating. Its racy humour, its original imaginings, make it one of the freshest, breeziest volumes.’—_Methodist Times._

Biography

S. Baring Gould. THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. By S. Baring Gould. With over 450 Illustrations in the Text and 13 Photogravure Plates. _Large quarto. Gilt top. 36s._

‘A brilliant and attractive volume. It impresses first by reason of its bulk, and next by reason of its substantial and striking binding. Within, it is remarkable, to begin with, for the considerable number and unusual excellence of its illustrations. Never before, it is safe to say, have so many pictures relating to Napoleon been brought together within the limits of an English book. The portraits alone are multitudinous; Bonaparte is presented to us at all ages, in all sorts of costume, and amid very varied circumstances. Then there are reproductions of statuettes, busts, and medals, caricatures, portraits of his connections by birth and marriage, representations of events in which he took part, and what not. The list of illustrations in the text covers nine pages, and in addition there are a dozen full-page photogravures, in which famous paintings are reproduced. Altogether, this is a table-book of the first class. But it is more. It embodies “a study of the character and opinions of Napoleon” on which Mr. Baring Gould can be freely congratulated. The writer’s plan has been to “lay on one side what concerned Napoleon’s military achievements and the political importance of his life, so far as did not bear on the development of his mind and the movements of his heart.” By this means a novel point of view has been secured, and the result is a narrative of which the chief characteristic is an agreeable freshness.’—_Globe._

R. L. Stevenson. VAILIMA LETTERS. By Robert Louis Stevenson. With an Etched Portrait by William Strang, and other Illustrations. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. Buckram. 7s. 6d._

‘The Vailima Letters are rich in all the varieties of that charm which have secured for Stevenson the affection of many others besides “journalists, fellow-novelists, and boys.”’—_The Times._

‘Few publications have in our time been more eagerly awaited than these “Vailima Letters,” giving the first fruits of the correspondence of Robert Louis Stevenson. But, high as the tide of expectation has run, no reader can possibly be disappointed in the result.’—_St. James’s Gazette._

‘For the student of English literature these letters indeed are a treasure. They are more like “Scott’s Journal” in kind than any other literary autobiography.’—_National Observer._

Victor Hugo. THE LETTERS OF VICTOR HUGO. Translated from the French by F. Clarke, M.A. _In Two Volumes. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d. each. Vol. I. 1815-35._

This is the first volume of one of the most interesting and important collection of letters ever published in France. The correspondence dates from Victor Hugo’s boyhood to his death, and none of the letters have been published before. The arrangement is chiefly chronological, but where there is an interesting set of letters to one person these are arranged together. The first volume contains, among others, (1) Letters to his father; (2) to his young wife; (3) to his confessor, Lamennais; (4) a very important set of about fifty letters to Sainte-Beuve; (5) letters about his early books and plays.

‘A charming and vivid picture of a man whose egotism never marred his natural kindness, and whose vanity did not impair his greatness.’—_Standard._

J. M. Rigg. ST. ANSELM OF CANTERBURY: A Chapter in the History of Religion. By J. M. Rigg, of Lincoln’s Inn, Barrister-at-Law. _Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d._

This work gives for the first time in moderate compass a complete portrait of St. Anselm, exhibiting him in his intimate and interior as well as in his public life. Thus, while the great ecclesiastico-political struggle in which he played so prominent a part is fully dealt with, unusual prominence is given to the profound and subtle speculations by which he permanently influenced theological and metaphysical thought; while it will be a surprise to most readers to find him also appearing as the author of some of the most exquisite religious poetry in the Latin language.

‘Mr. Rigg has told the story of the great Primate’s life with scholarly ability, and has thereby contributed 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. With Portraits and Illustrations. _Crown 8vo. 7s. 6d._

‘The book gives us a complete picture of the life of one who will ever be held in loving remembrance, and who in the history of music in this country will always occupy a prominent position on account of the many services he rendered to the art.’—_Musical News._

‘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., Editor of Mr. Ruskin’s Poems. With numerous Portraits, and 13 Drawings by Mr. Ruskin. _Second Edition. 2 vols. 8vo. 32s._

‘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: a Study. By Charles Waldstein, M.A., Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge. With a Photogravure Portrait after Professor Herkomer. _Post 8vo. 5s._

‘A thoughtful, impartial, well-written criticism of Ruskin’s teaching, intended to separate what the author regards as valuable and permanent from what is transient and erroneous in the great master’s writing.’—_Daily Chronicle._

W. H. Hutton. THE LIFE OF SIR THOMAS MORE. By W. H. Hutton, M.A., Author of ‘William Laud.’ _With Portraits. Crown 8vo. 5s._

‘The book lays good claim to high rank among our biographies. It is excellently, even lovingly, written.’—_Scotsman._

‘An excellent monograph.’—_Times._

M. Kaufmann. CHARLES KINGSLEY. By M. Kaufmann, M.A. _Crown 8vo. Buckram. 5s._

A biography of Kingsley, especially dealing with his achievements in social reform.

‘The author has certainly gone about his work with conscientiousness and industry.—_Sheffield Daily Telegraph._

A. F. Robbins. THE EARLY PUBLIC LIFE OF WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE. By A. F. Robbins. _With Portraits. Crown 8vo. 6s._

‘Considerable labour and much skill of presentation have not been unworthily expended on this interesting work.’—_Times._

Clark Russell. THE LIFE OF ADMIRAL LORD COLLINGWOOD. By W. Clark Russell, Author of ‘The Wreck of the Grosvenor.’ With Illustrations by F. Brangwyn. _Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

‘A book which we should like to see in the hands of every boy in the country.’—_St. James’s Gazette._

‘A really good book.’—_Saturday Review._

Southey. ENGLISH SEAMEN (Howard, Clifford, Hawkins, Drake, Cavendish). By Robert Southey. Edited, with an Introduction, by David Hannay. _Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

‘Admirable and well-told stories of our naval history.’—_Army and Navy Gazette._

‘A brave, inspiriting book.’—_Black and White._

General Literature

S. Baring Gould. OLD COUNTRY LIFE. By S. Baring Gould, Author of ‘Mehalah,’ etc. With Sixty-seven Illustrations by W. Parkinson, F. D. Bedford, and F. Masey. _Large Crown 8vo. 10s. 6d. Fifth and Cheaper Edition. 6s._

‘“Old Country Life,” as healthy wholesome reading, full of breezy life and movement, full of quaint stories vigorously told, will not be excelled by any book to be published throughout the year. Sound, hearty, and English to the core.’—_World._

S. Baring Gould. HISTORIC ODDITIES AND STRANGE EVENTS. By S. Baring Gould. _Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

‘A collection of exciting and entertaining chapters. The whole volume is delightful reading.’—_Times._

S. Baring Gould. FREAKS OF FANATICISM. By S. Baring Gould. _Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

‘Mr. Baring Gould has a keen eye for colour and effect, and the subjects he has chosen give ample scope to his descriptive and analytic faculties. A perfectly fascinating book.’—_Scottish Leader._

S. Baring Gould. A GARLAND OF COUNTRY SONG: English Folk Songs with their Traditional Melodies. Collected and arranged by S. Baring Gould and H. Fleetwood Sheppard. _Demy 4to. 6s._

S. Baring Gould. SONGS OF THE WEST: Traditional Ballads and Songs of the West of England, with their Traditional Melodies. Collected by S. Baring Gould, M.A., and H. Fleetwood Sheppard, M.A. Arranged for Voice and Piano. In 4 Parts (containing 25 Songs each), _Parts I., II., III., 3s. each. Part IV., 5s. In one Vol., French morocco, 15s._

‘A rich collection of humour, pathos, grace, and poetic fancy.’—_Saturday Review._

S. Baring Gould. YORKSHIRE ODDITIES AND STRANGE EVENTS. _Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s._

S. Baring Gould. STRANGE SURVIVALS AND SUPERSTITIONS. With Illustrations. By S. Baring Gould. _Crown 8vo. Second Edition. 6s._

‘We have read Mr. Baring Gould’s book from beginning to end. It is full of quaint and various information, and there is not a dull page in it.’—_Notes and Queries._

S. Baring Gould. THE DESERTS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE. By S. Baring Gould. With numerous Illustrations by F. D. Bedford, S. Hutton, etc. _2 vols. Demy 8vo. 32s._

This book describes the great barren tableland that extends to the south of Limousin, a country of dolomite cliffs, and cañons, and subterranean rivers. The region is full of prehistoric and historic interest, relics of cave-dwellers, of mediæval robbers, and of the English domination and the Hundred Years’ War.

‘His two richly-illustrated volumes are full of matter of interest to the geologist, the archæologist, and the student of history and manners.’—_Scotsman._

R. S. Baden-Powell. THE DOWNFALL OF PREMPEH. A Diary of Life with the Native Levy in Ashanti, 1895. By Lieut.-Col. Baden-Powell. With 21 Illustrations, a Map, and a Special Chapter on the Political and Commercial Position of Ashanti by Sir George Baden-Powell, K.C.M.G., M.P. _Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d._

‘A compact, faithful, most readable record of the campaign.’—_Daily News._

‘A bluff and vigorous narrative.’—_Glasgow Herald._

G. W. Steevens. NAVAL POLICY: With a Description of English and Foreign Navies. 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. It describes our recent naval policy, and shows what our naval force really is. A detailed but non-technical account is given of the instruments of modern warfare—guns, armour, engines, and the like—with a view to determine how far we are abreast of modern invention and modern requirements. An ideal policy is then sketched for the building and manning of our fleet; and the last chapter is devoted to docks, coaling-stations, and especially colonial defence.

‘An extremely able and interesting work.’—_Daily Chronicle._

W. E. Gladstone. THE SPEECHES AND PUBLIC ADDRESSES OF THE RT. HON. W. E. GLADSTONE, M.P. Edited by A. W. Hutton, M.A., and H. J. Cohen, M.A. With Portraits. _8vo. Vols. IX. and X. 12s. 6d. each._

Henley and Whibley. A BOOK OF ENGLISH PROSE. Collected by W. E. Henley and Charles Whibley. _Cr. 8vo. 6s._

‘A unique volume of extracts—an art gallery of early prose.’—_Birmingham. Post._