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CRYING FOR THE LIGHT;
Or, Fifty Years Ago.

By J. EWING RITCHIE
(CHRISTOPHER CRAYON).

NOTICES OF THE PRESS.

‘On the pressing social problems of the day he has much to say that is well worth listening to. There is a force of characterization in Mr. Ritchie’s sketches and a passion for human sympathy pervading his whole work.’—New Age.

‘A thoroughly interesting romance.’—Publishers’ Circular.

‘There is much that is interesting, and may be read with profit.’—Weekly Times and Echo.

‘It is interesting reading, and exhibits this popular writer’s facility and graphic power.’—Inquirer.

‘It is quite refreshing to read Mr. Ritchie’s new book.’—Bookseller.

‘Among the lower walks of journalism he treads upon comparatively new ground, and this picture has the witness of truth upon it. This, after all, is what we ask from the novelist—a true picture of real life.’—Literary World.

‘Free from the suspicion of dulness—always readable and often racy.’—Eastern Daily Press.

‘There is some bright writing in the story.’—Standard.

‘The style of the writer is bright and sparkling.’—Suffolk Chronicle.

‘One may tolerate the least popular views of an author who writes so genially and good-naturedly.’—Scotsman.

‘A delightfully light and pleasant work.’—Sheffield Daily Telegraph.

‘There is not a single page which does not bear the stamp of Mr. Ritchie’s widely read and acutely observant mind.’—Liverpool Daily Post.

‘The heroine is a charming woman—a clever actress and a real Christian.’—Christian World.

‘We shall rejoice to hear that the work has a large circulation.’—Christian Life.

‘Amongst the cleverest portions of the book is the account of the Parliamentary election at Sloville—in which the electioneering tactics of fifty years ago are unsparingly exposed.’—East Anglian Daily Times.

‘Marked by a good deal of animation, and a vigorous and wholesome tone.’—Essex County Herald.

‘Written in Mr. Ritchie’s best style.’—Isle of Man Examiner.

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THE CITIES OF THE DAWN:
Naples, Athens, Pompeii, Constantinople,
Smyrna, Jaffa, Jerusalem, Alexandria, Cairo,
Marseilles, Avignon, Lyons, Dijon.

By J. EWING RITCHIE
(CHRISTOPHER CRAYON).

PRESS NOTICES.

‘Impressive descriptions of a holiday tour in the East. The little volume, which is well illustrated, will form a useful guide to travellers.’—Daily Mail.

‘The book is full of interest from beginning to end.’—East Anglian Daily Times.

‘The score of provokingly happy letters or chapters are enough to stir up the city-pent critic into viciousness.’—Literary World.

‘The reader may find in Mr. Ritchie’s account a freshness which is akin to novelty.’—Essex County Standard.

‘Lively reading.’—Christian World.

‘A charming little volume.’—South Wales Daily News.

‘The reader will find these pages full of interest.’—Suffolk Chronicle.

‘Brightly and freshly written narrative.’—Globe.

‘The book is partly intended for stay-at-home travellers.’—The Bookman.

‘Next best to the companionship of Christopher Crayon in making a jaunt is the opportunity of perusing his graphic reminiscences.’—Weekly Times and Echo.

‘The chapters on French towns are interesting.’—New Age.

‘For the holiday-maker the book should be a vade mecum, while it will appeal strongly to the stay-at-home traveller on account of the great interest of the story and the fund of information it contains.’—Essex County Chronicle.

‘A fresh and leading book of travel.’—Sunday School Chronicle.

‘A brightly written account.’—Leeds Mercury.

‘A perusal of the book will give great pleasure, and will lead to a second reading and a place of honour on the bookshelf.’—Western Daily Mercury.

‘Mr. Ritchie gives us some clever word pictures, and his account of a pleasant journey will stimulate many readers to follow in his steps.’—Birmingham Gazette.

‘Just now, as a capital book to carry from home, we wish to commend to all our readers Mr. J. Ewing Ritchie’s new volume. Just the kind of work any family may take wisely on their holiday tour.’—Christian Life.

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