Part 2

The Reality of Faith. By the Rev. NEWMAN SMYTH, D.D., Author of “Old Faiths in New Light.” Fourth and cheaper edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 4s. 6d.

“They are fresh and beautiful expositions of those deep things, those foundation truths, which underlie Christian faith and spiritual life in their varied manifestations.”—_Christian Age._

A Layman’s Study of the English Bible Considered in its Literary and Secular Aspects. By FRANCIS BOWEN, LL.D. Crown 8vo., cloth, 4s. 6d.

“Most heartily do we recommend this little volume to the careful study, not only of those whose faith is not yet fixed and settled, but of those whose love for it and reliance on it grows with their growing years.”—_Nonconformist._

The Parousia. A Critical Inquiry into the New Testament Doctrine of Our Lord’s Second Coming. By the Rev. J. S. RUSSELL, M.A. New and cheaper edition. Demy 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.

“Critical, in the best sense of the word. Unlike many treatises on the subject, this is a sober and reverent investigation, and abounds in a careful and instructive exegesis of every passage bearing upon it.”—_Nonconformist._

The Ethic of Freethought: A Selection of Essays and Lectures. By KARL PEARSON, M.A., formerly Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge. Demy 8vo., cloth, 12s.

“Are characterised by much learning, much keen and forcible thinking, and a fearlessness of denunciation and exposition.”—_Scotsman._

Descartes and His School. By KUNO FISCHER. Translated from the Third and Revised German Edition by J. P. GORDY, Ph.D. Edited by NOAH PORTER, D.D., LL.D. Demy 8vo., cloth, 16s.

“A valuable addition to the literature of Philosophy.”—_Scotsman._

“No greater service could be done to English and American students than to give them a trustworthy rendering of Kuno Fischer’s brilliant expositions.”—_Mind._

Socrates: A Translation of the Apology, Crito, and Parts of the Phædo of Plato. 12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d.

“The translation is clear and elegant.”—_Morning Post._

A Day in Athens with Socrates: Translations from the Protagoras and the Republic of Plato. 12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d.

“We can commend these volumes to the English reader, as giving him what he wants—the Socratic ... philosophy at first hand, with a sufficiency of explanatory and illustrative comment.”—_Pall Mall Gazette._

Talks with Socrates about Life: Translations from the Gorgias and the Republic of Plato. 12mo., cloth, 3s. 6d.

“A real service is rendered to the general reader who has no Greek, and to whom the two ancient philosophers are only names, by the publication of these three inviting little volumes.... Every young man who is forming a library ought to add them to his collection.”—_Christian Leader._

Natural Causation. An Essay in Four Parts. By C. E. PLUMPTRE, Author of “General Sketch of the History of Pantheism,” &c. Demy 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.

“While many will find in this volume much from which they will dissent, there is in it a great deal that is deserving of careful consideration, and a great deal that is calculated to stimulate thought.”—_Scotsman._

Proverbs, Maxims, and Phrases of all Ages. Classified subjectively and arranged alphabetically. By ROBERT CHRISTY. Two vols. Large crown 8vo., Roxburgh, gilt tops, 21s.

Travel.

Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail. By THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Author of “Hunting Trips of a Ranchman.” Profusely Illustrated. Small 4to., cloth elegant, 21s.

The contents consist of the articles on Ranch Life in the Far West, which have been appearing in _The Century Magazine_, combined with much additional matter which the author has prepared for the book, rounding it out (especially in the chapters on hunting) and making it complete as a record of the ranchman’s life in the cattle country, and on the hunting trail. The illustrations are the work of a ranchman, and are true to life.

Rides and Studies in the Canary Isles. By CHARLES EDWARDES. With many Illustrations and Maps. Crown 8vo., cloth, 10s. 6d.

Guatemala: The Land of the Quetzal. By WILLIAM T. BRIGHAM. Twenty-six full-page and Seventy-nine smaller Illustrations. Five Maps. Demy 8vo., cloth, £1 1s.

“A book of laborious research, keen observation, and accurate information concerning a region about which previously scarcely anything was known.”—_Leeds Mercury._

A Summer’s Cruise in the Waters of Greece, Turkey, and Russia. By ALFRED COLBECK. Frontispiece. Crown 8vo., cloth, 10s. 6d.

The Decline of British Prestige in the East. By SELIM FARIS, Editor of the Arabic “El-Jawaïb” of Constantinople. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.

“A perusal of his book must do the English reader good.”—_Asiatic Quarterly Review._

Daily Life in India. By the Rev. W. J. WILKINS. Illustrated. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.

“A very able book.”—_Guardian._

Modern Hinduism: An Account of the Religion and Life of the Hindus in Northern India. By Rev. W. J. WILKINS. Demy 8vo., cloth, 16s.

“A solid addition to our literature.”—_Westminster Review._

“A valuable contribution to knowledge.”—_Scotsman._

“A valuable contribution to the study of a very difficult subject.”—_Madras Mail._

Central Asian Questions: Essays on Afghanistan, China, and Central Asia. By DEMETRIUS C. BOULGER. With Portrait and Three Maps. Demy 8vo., cloth, 18s.

“A mine of valuable information.”—_Times._

“A mine of information on all ‘Central Asian Questions.’”—_Allen’s Indian Mail._

“A very valuable contribution to our literature on subjects of vast and increasing interest.”—_Collum’s United Service Magazine._

The Balkan Peninsula. By EMILE DE LAVELEYE. Translated by Mrs. THORPE. Edited and Revised for the English Public by the Author. Map. Demy 8vo., cloth, 16s.

“A lucid and impartial view of the situation in the East.”—_St. James’s Gazette._

“Likely to be very useful at the present time, as it is one of the best books on the subject.”—_Saturday Review._

Tuscan Studies and Sketches. By LEADER SCOTT, Author of “A Nook in the Apennines,” “Messer Agnolo’s Household,” &c. Many Full-page and smaller Illustrations Sq. imp. 16mo., cloth, 10s. 6d.

“The sketches are of that happy kind which appeal to the learned through their style, and to the simple through their subjects.”—_Truth._

Letters from Italy. By EMILE DE LAVELEYE. Translated by Mrs. THORPE. Revised by the Author. Portrait of the Author. Crown 8vo., 6s.

“A most delightful volume.”—_Nonconformist._

“Every page is pleasantly and brightly written.”—_Times._

Miscellaneous.

Industrial Rivers of the United Kingdom. By various well-known Experts. With numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.

These Chapters are not confined to the commerce and industries which characterise the great rivers: the history of each stream is traced from the earliest times. The foundation of the trade and manufactures which distinguish the several ports and districts are noticed; and the improvement of the rivers and harbours, and the development of the trade and commerce, up to the latest possible period, are dealt with at length.

Crime: Its Causes and Remedy. By L. GORDON RYLANDS, B.A. (Lond.) Crown 8vo., cloth, 6s.

A treatise on crime and its causes, presenting many interesting statistics and tables on its fluctuations, and suggesting remedies and a new method of meeting it.

The Five Talents of Woman. A Book for Girls and Young Women. By the Rev. E. J. HARDY, Author of “How to be Happy though Married,” &c. Sq. Imperial 16mo., cloth, 6s.; Presentation Edition, bevelled boards, gilt edges, in box, 7s. 6d.

_Contents._—The Five Talents of Woman.—The Power of a Woman’s Smile.—How to be a Lady.—Housewife or House-moth.—A Centre of Order.—Woman’s Work: to Teach.—Between School and Marriage.—Choosing a Husband.—Helpful Wives.—The Influence of a Wife.—Pets or Pests?—Daughterfull Houses—for what?—How to be Happy though Single.—Nurses and Nursing.—Daughters and Sisters.—Woman’s Letters.—Woman’s Studies.—A Girl’s Religion.—Woman’s Recreations.

How to be Happy though Married. Small crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d. Bridal Gift Edition, white vellum cloth, extra gilt, bev. boards, gilt edges, in box, 7s. 6d.

“We strongly recommend this book as one of the best of wedding presents. It is a complete handbook to an earthly Paradise, and its author may be regarded as the Murray of Matrimony and the Baedeker of Bliss.”—_Pall Mall Gazette._

“Manners Makyth Man.” By the Author of “How to be Happy though Married.” Popular Edition, small crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.; imp. 16mo., cloth, 6s. Presentation Edition, imp. 16mo., cloth, bevelled edges, in box, 7s. 6d.

The Theory of Law and Civil Society. By AUGUSTUS PULSZKY (Dr. Juris), Professor of Law at Budapest. Demy 8vo., cloth, 18s.

“The book is in our opinion a contribution of unusual importance to the theory of law and the state.”—_Westminster Review._

Representative British Orations. With Introductions, &., by CHAS. K. ADAMS. 16mo., Roxburgh, gilt tops, 3 vols., in cloth box, 15s. The volumes may also be had without box, 13s. 6d.

“The notes are extremely useful, and contribute largely to making the work one of value to students of political history.”—_Pall Mall Gazette._

Jottings from Jail. Notes and Papers on Prison Matters. By the Rev. J. W. HORSLEY, M.A., Oxon., late (and last) Chaplain of H.M. Prison, Clerkenwell. Second edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.

“The jottings are full of vivacity and shrewd common sense, and their author, amid uncongenial surroundings, has preserved a keen sense of humour.”—_Echo._

Literary Landmarks of London. By LAURENCE HUTTON. Fourth, revised, and cheaper edition. Crown 8vo., Illustrated cover, 2s. 6d.; cloth gilt, 7s. 6d.

“He has made himself an invaluable _valet de place_ to the lover of literary London.”—_Atlantic Monthly._

About the Theatre: Essays and Studies. By WILLIAM ARCHER. Crown 8vo., cloth, bevelled edges, 7s. 6d.

“Theatrical subjects, from the Censorship of the Stage to the most recent phenomena of first nights, have thoroughly able and informed discussion in Mr. Archer’s handsome book.”—_Contemporary Review._

English as She is Taught. Genuine Answers to Examination Questions in our Public Schools. With a Commentary by MARK TWAIN. Demy 16mo., cloth, 2s.; parchment, 1s.

MARK TWAIN says: “A darling literary curiosity.... This little book ought to set forty millions of people to thinking.”

Books for Children.

Æsop’s Fables for Little Readers: Told by Mrs. ARTHUR BROOKFIELD. Twenty-five Illustrations by HENRY J. FORD. Small 4to., cloth, 3s. 6d.

“In their present shape, the fables should be very popular among the inmates of the nursery, more particularly as they are illustrated with nearly thirty clever drawings by Henry Ford, which are beautifully printed in monochrome.”—_Scottish Leader._

Six Girls. A Home Story. By FANNIE BELL IRVING. Illustrated by F. T. MERRILL. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.

“The six main characters are drawn carefully, and well differentiated. The book has many a touch of simple pathos, and many a passage of light-hearted high spirits.”—_Scotsman._

The Brownies: Their Book. With all the Original Pictures and Poems by PALMER COX, as published in _St. Nicholas_, and with many new Pictures. Second Edition. Medium 4to., cloth, 6s.

“Never, perhaps, has a book been published better calculated to afford unlimited amusement to little people than ‘The Brownies.’”—_Rock._

New Fairy Tales from Brentano. Told in English by KATE FREILIGRATH KROEKER, and Pictured by F. CARRUTHERS GOULD. Eight Full-page Coloured Illustrations. Square 8vo., illustrated, paper boards, cloth back, 5s.; cloth, gilt edges, 6s.

“A really charming collection of stories.”—_Pall Mall Gazette._

Fairy Tales from Brentano. Told in English by KATE FREILIGRATH KROEKER. Illustrated by F. CARRUTHERS GOULD. Popular Edition. Sq. imp. 16mo., 3s. 6d.

“An admirable translator in Madame Kroeker, and an inimitable illustrator in Mr. Carruthers Gould.”—_Truth._

In the Time of Roses: A Tale of Two Summers. Told and Illustrated by FLORENCE and EDITH SCANNELL, Author and Artist of “Sylvia’s Daughters.” Thirty-two Full-page and other Illustrations. Sq. imp. 16mo., cloth, 5s.

A very charming story.“—_Scotsman._

“A delightful story.”—_Punch._

Prince Peerless: A Fairy-Folk Story-Book. By the Hon. MARGARET COLLIER (Madame Galletti di Cadilhac), Author of “Our Home by the Adriatic.” Illustrated by the Hon. JOHN COLLIER. Sq. imp. 16mo., cloth, 5s.

“Delightful in style and fancy.”—_Scotsman._

“A volume of charming stories.”—_Saturday Review._

When I was a Child; or, Left Behind. By LINDA VILLARI, Author of “On Tuscan Hills,” &c. Illustrated. Square 8vo., cloth, gilt edges, 3s. 6d.

“A finer girl’s book could not be had.”—_Scotsman._

The Prince of the Hundred Soups: A Puppet Show in Narrative. Edited, with a Preface, by VERNON LEE. Illustrated. Cheaper edition. Square 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.

“There is more humour in the volume than in half-a-dozen ordinary pantomimes.”—_Spectator._

Birdsnesting and Bird-Stuffing. A Complete Description of the Nests and Eggs of Birds which Breed in Britain. By EDWARD NEWMAN. Revised and Re-written, with Directions for their Collection and Preservation; and with a Chapter on Bird-Stuffing, by MILLER CHRISTY. Crown 8vo., 1s.

The Bird’s Nest, and other Sermons for Children of all Ages. By the Rev. SAMUEL COX, D.D., Author of “Expositions,” &c. Second edition. Imp. 16mo., cloth, 6s.

“These beautiful discourses were addressed to children of all ages, and must have found an echo in the hearts of many youthful listeners.”—_St. James’s Gazette._

Spring Blossoms and Summer Fruit; or, Sunday Talks for the Children. By the Rev. JOHN BYLES, of Ealing. Crown 8vo., cloth, 2s. 6d.

“They are of simple and instructive character.”—_Dundee Advertiser._

Arminius Vambéry; His Life and Adventures. Written by Himself. With Introductory Chapter dedicated to the Boys of England. Portrait and Seventeen Illustrations. Crown 8vo., 5s.

“We welcome it as one of the best books of travel that our boys could have possibly placed in their hands.”—_Schoolmaster._

Boys’ Own Stories. By ASCOTT R. HOPE, Author of “Stories of Young Adventurers,” “Stories out of School Time,” &c. Eight Illustrations. Crown 8vo., cloth, 5s.

“This is a really admirable selection of genuine narrative and history, treated with discretion and skill by the author. Mr. Hope has not gathered his stories from the highway, but has explored far afield in less-beaten tracts, as may be seen in his ‘Adventures of a Ship-boy’ and ‘A Smith among Savages.’”—_Saturday Review._

The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Newly Edited after the Original Editions. Nineteen Illustrations. Large crown 8vo., cloth extra, 5s.

The Century Magazine

_For 1888-9 will include_:—

The Century Gallery of Italian Masters, from the Byzantines to Tintoretto—engraved by TIMOTHY COLE from the original paintings, and accompanied by historical and critical papers by W. J. STILLMAN.

Notes and Studies in Japan. By JOHN LA FARGE, illustrated with engravings from original studies by the artist.

Ireland: Studies of its People, Customs, Landscape, Town Life, Literature and Arts.

A Series of Irish-American Stories, both humorous and pathetic; each complete in itself, but having a connected interest.

Kennan in Siberia. Mr. GEORGE KENNAN’S Siberian articles, illustrated with sketches and photographs taken by GEORGE A. FROST, will contain, from November on, what the author believes to be the best and most striking of all his material.

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_AN “ALL-AROUND THE WORLD” YEAR._

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