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S. Baring Gould. THE BOOK OF THE WEST.

By S. Baring Gould. With numerous Illustrations. Two volumes. Vol. I. Devon. Vol. II. Cornwall. Crown 8vo. 6s. each.

'They are very attractive little volumes, they have numerous very pretty and interesting pictures, the story is fresh and bracing as the air of Dartmoor, and the legend weird as twilight over Dozmare Pool, and they give us a very good idea of this enchanting and beautiful district.'—Guardian.

'A narrative full of picturesque incident, personal interest, and literary charm.'—Leeds Mercury.

S. Baring Gould. OLD COUNTRY LIFE.

By S. Baring Gould. With Sixty-seven Illustrations. Large Cr. 8vo. Fifth 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. AN OLD ENGLISH HOME.

By S. Baring Gould. With numerous Plans and Illustrations. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'The chapters are delightfully fresh, very informing, and lightened by many a good story. A delightful fireside companion.'—St. James's Gazette.

S. Baring Gould. HISTORIC ODDITIES AND STRANGE EVENTS.

By S. Baring Gould. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

S. Baring Gould. FREAKS OF FANATICISM.

By S. Baring Gould. Third Edition. Cr. 8vo. 6s.

S. Baring Gould. A GARLAND OF COUNTRY SONG: English Folk Songs with their Traditional Melodies.

Collected and arranged by S. Baring Gould and H. F. Sheppard. Demy 4to. 6s.

S. Baring Gould. SONGS OF THE WEST: Traditional Ballads and Songs of the West of England, with their Melodies.

Collected by S. Baring Gould, M.A., and H. F. Sheppard, M.A. In 4 Parts. 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.

By S. Baring Gould. Fourth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.

S. Baring Gould. STRANGE SURVIVALS AND SUPERSTITIONS.

By S. Baring Gould. Cr. 8vo. Second Edition. 6s.

S. Baring Gould. THE DESERTS OF SOUTHERN FRANCE.

By S. Baring Gould. 2 vols. Demy 8vo. 32s.

Cotton Minchin. OLD HARROW DAYS.

By J. G. Cotton Minchin. Cr. 8vo. Second Edition. 5s.

W. E. Gladstone. THE SPEECHES OF THE RT. HON. W. E. GLADSTONE, M.P.

Edited by A. W. Hutton, M.A., and H. J. Cohen, M.A. With Portraits. Demy 8vo. Vols. IX. and X., 12s. 6d. each.

J. E. Marr. THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SCENERY.

By J. E. Marr, F.R.S., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. 6s.

An elementary treatise on geomorphology—the study of the earth's outward forms. It is for the use of students of physical geography and geology, and will also be highly interesting to the general reader.

'A fascinating book, a real fairy tale.'—Pall Mall Gazette.

'Mr. Marr is distinctly to be congratulated on the general result of his work. He has produced a volume, moderate in size and readable in style, which will be acceptable alike to the student of geology and geography, and to the tourist.'—AthenÆum.

'Can be read with pleasure alike by the expert and the general reader.'—Manchester Guardian.

M. N. Oxford. A HANDBOOK OF NURSING.

By M. N. Oxford, of Guy's Hospital. Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

This is a complete guide to the science and art of nursing, containing copious instruction both general and particular.

'The most useful work of the kind that we have seen. A most valuable and practical manual.'—Manchester Guardian.

E. V. Zenker. ANARCHISM.

By E. V. Zenker. Demy 8vo. 7s. 6d.

'Herr Zenker has succeeded in producing a careful and critical history of the growth of Anarchist theory.'

A. Silva White. THE EXPANSION OF EGYPT: A Political and Historical Survey.

By A. Silva White. With four Special Maps. Demy 8vo. 15s. net.

'This is emphatically the best account of Egypt as it is under English control that has been published for many years.'—Spectator.

Peter Beckford. THOUGHTS ON HUNTING.

By Peter Beckford. Edited by J. Otho Paget, and Illustrated by G. H. Jalland. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d.

'Beckford's "Thoughts on Hunting" has long been a classic with sportsmen, and the present edition will go far to make it a favourite with lovers of literature.'—Speaker.

E. B. Michell. THE ART AND PRACTICE OF HAWKING.

By E. B. Michell. With 3 Photogravures by G. E. Lodge, and other Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 10s. 6d.

A complete description of the Hawks, Falcons, and Eagles used in ancient and modern times, with directions for their training and treatment. It is not only a historical account, but a complete practical guide.

'A book that will help and delight the expert.'—Scotsman.

'Just after the hearts of all enthusiasts.'—Daily Telegraph.

'No book is more full and authorative than this handsome treatise.'—Morning Leader.

H. G. Hutchinson. THE GOLFING PILGRIM.

By Horace G. Hutchinson. Crown 8vo. 6s.

'Without this book the golfer's library will be incomplete.'—Pall Mall Gazette.

J. Wells. OXFORD AND OXFORD LIFE.

By Members of the University. Edited by J. Wells, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Wadham College. Third Edition. Cr. 8vo. 3s. 6d.

'We congratulate Mr. Wells on the production of a readable and intelligent account of Oxford as it is at the present time, written by persons who are possessed of a close acquaintance with the system and life of the University.'—AthenÆum.

C. G. Robertson. VOCES ACADEMICÆ.

By C. Grant Robertson, M.A., Fellow of All Souls', Oxford. With a Frontispiece. Pott 8vo. 3s. 6d.

'Decidedly clever and amusing.'—AthenÆum.

Rosemary Cotes. DANTE'S GARDEN.

By Rosemary Cotes. With a Frontispiece. Second Edition. Fcp. 8vo. 2s. 6d. Leather, 3s. 6d. net.

'A charming collection of legends of the flowers mentioned by Dante.'—Academy.

Clifford Harrison. READING AND READERS.

By Clifford Harrison. Fcp. 8vo. 2s. 6d.

'An extremely sensible little book.'—Manchester Guardian.

L. Whibley. GREEK OLIGARCHIES: THEIR ORGANISATION AND CHARACTER.

By L. Whibley, M.A., Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge. Crown 8vo. 6s.

L. L. Price. ECONOMIC SCIENCE AND PRACTICE.

By L. L. Price, M.A., Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. Crown 8vo. 6s.

J. S. Shedlock. THE PIANOFORTE SONATA: Its Origin and Development.

By J. S. Shedlock. Crown 8vo. 5s.

'This work should be in the possession of every musician and amateur. A concise and lucid history and a very valuable work for reference.'—AthenÆum.

A. Hulme Beaman. PONS ASINORUM; OR, A GUIDE TO BRIDGE.

By A. Hulme Beaman. Fcap 8vo. 2s.

A practical guide, with many specimen games, to the new game of Bridge.

E. M. Bowden. THE EXAMPLE OF BUDDHA: Being Quotations from Buddhist Literature for each Day in the Year.

Compiled by E. M. Bowden. Third Edition. 16mo. 2s. 6d.

F. Ware. EDUCATIONAL REFORM.

By Fabian Ware, M.A. Crown 8vo. 2s. 6d.

An attempt by an expert to forecast the action and influence of the New Secondary Education Act, with suggestions for useful developments.

'Mr. Ware's book may be warmly commended to all who have at heart the desire for the intellectual prosperity of the British race.'—Morning Post.

'Any one who really wants to know how education stands today should read it.'—Literature.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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