Chapter XXIII: Part III: Physical Self-Culture

“Mens sana in corpore sano.”

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“The best book of the kind.” }
“A complete Society Encyclopædia.” } _Vide Critical Notices._

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=The Glass of Fashion: A Universal= Handbook of Social Etiquette
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Practical Hints upon the Manners and Ceremonies of every Relation
in Life—at Home, in Society, and at Court. Interspersed with
Numerous Anecdotes. By the LOUNGER IN SOCIETY.

CHAP.
1. AT HOME.
2. ABROAD.
3. THE PHILOSOPHY OF DINNERS.
4. THE BALL.
5. THE PHILOSOPHY OF DRESS.
6. THE ART OF CONVERSATION.
7. THE ETIQUETTE OF WEDDINGS.
8. AT COURT.
9. HINTS ABOUT TITLES.
10. A HEALTHY LIFE.
11. TWO CENTURIES OF MAXIMS UPON MANNERS.
12. THE HOUSEHOLD.

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=Girls and their Ways: A Book for and= about Girls. By ONE WHO
KNOWS THEM.

CHAP.

1. THE GIRL AT HOME.

2. THE GIRL IN HER LEISURE HOURS.

3. THE GIRL AT SCHOOL—THE GIRL AND HER FRIENDS.

4. THE GIRL ABROAD: CHARACTER SKETCHES.

5. A GIRL’S GARDEN; IN PROSE AND POETRY.

6. THE GIRL’S AMATEUR GARDENER’S CALENDAR; OR, ALL THE YEAR ROUND
IN THE GIRL’S GARDEN.

7. THE GIRL’S LIBRARY—WHAT TO READ.

8. THE GIRL IN THE COUNTRY—PASTIME FOR LEISURE HOURS THROUGHOUT THE
YEAR.

9. WHAT THE GIRL MIGHT AND SHOULD BE: EXAMPLES OF NOBLE GIRLS FROM
THE LIVES OF NOBLE WOMEN.

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Southey’s Edition, with Life of Bunyan, &c.

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=The Pilgrim’s Progress. In Two= Parts. By JOHN BUNYAN. With
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=The Church Seasons. Historically= and Poetically Illustrated. By
ALEXANDER H. GRANT, M.A., Author of “Half-Hours with our Sacred
Poets.”

☞ The aim has been to trace the origin and history of the Festivals
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=The Adventures of Maurice Drummore= (Royal Marines), by Land and
Sea. By LINDON MEADOWS, Author of “Whittlings from the West,”
“College Recollections and Church Experiences,” “Jailbirds, or the
Secrets of the Cells,” etc.

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=Exemplary Women: A Record of= Feminine Virtues and Achievements
(abridged from “Woman’s Work and Worth”). By W. H. DAVENPORT ADAMS.

CHAP.
I. WOMAN AS MOTHER.
II. WOMAN AS WIFE.
III. WOMAN AS MAIDEN.
IV. WOMAN IN THE WORLD OF LETTERS.
V. WOMAN IN THE WORLD OF ART.
VI. WOMAN AS THE HEROINE, ENTHUSIAST, AND SOCIAL REFORMER.

“The qualifications and influence of women in different spheres of
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who have been distinguished in various positions.”—_Bazaar._

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=The Ocean Wave: Narratives of some= of the Greatest Voyages,
Seamen, Discoveries, Shipwrecks, and Mutinies of the World. By
HENRY STEWART, Author of “Our Redcoats and Bluejackets,” etc.

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sea told in his best style and being historically accurate, ranks
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many of those momentous occurrences which have served to swell
the history of England, and to afford an example to succeeding
generations.”—_Bazaar._

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STEWART.”—_Bedfordshire Mercury._

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isles of Eden lying in dark purple spheres of sea’ to the iron
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Expedition, and concludes a most interesting and useful volume with
an account of the famous shipwrecks in recent times.”—_Literary
Churchman._

WITH TWELVE ILLUSTRATIONS BY THOMAS STOTHARD, R.A., AND A PORTRAIT OF DEFOE.

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=The Life and Adventures of Robinson= Crusoe, of York, Mariner.
With an Account of his Travels round Three Parts of the Globe.

☞ _A complete, unabridged Edition of both Parts, with no
curtailment of the “Further Adventures.”_

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reason for giving a specially hearty welcome to this edition of
Defoe’s masterpiece. But the publication will, in the eyes of
its young readers at all events, find a higher recommendation in
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their usual curtailment. A short biographical sketch of Defoe and
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introduction, and add appreciably to the value of the edition. The
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“It has every feature for becoming the boy’s favourite edition of
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It contains twelve illustrations by Thomas Stothard, R.A., which
are all good, and a portrait of Daniel Defoe, with a well written
sketch of his life. Every boy should read ‘Robinson Crusoe,’ and
will if he has the chance, and no better copy could be provided
than the one published by Mr. Hogg.”—_Wesleyan Methodist Sunday
School Magazine._

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500 pages, one half of the whole being taken up with the ‘Further
Adventures,’ frequently abridged or omitted altogether from this
ever fresh triumph of the story teller’s art. Printed on good
paper, with large clear type, and radiant outwardly in purple and
gold, this new edition is also illustrated with copies of a dozen
drawings by Stothard and engraved by the elder Heath.”—_Glasgow
Herald._

WITH SIX PORTRAITS PRINTED ON TONED PAPER.

Second edition, small crown 8vo., cloth, 288 pp., price 2s. 6d.; gilt edges, 3s.

=Plodding On: or, The Jog-trot to= Fame and Fortune. Illustrated by
the Life-Stories of

GEORGE PEABODY,
JOHN KITTO,
ROBERT CHAMBERS,
CHARLES KNIGHT,
HUGH MILLER,
GEORGE ROMNEY,
M. W. WATSON,
THOMAS BRASSEY,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

By HENRY CURWEN, Author of “A History of Booksellers,” etc.

“We are glad to meet with a book of this kind, which has left the
well worn tracks pursued by writers of similar works. There is a
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are chronicled, and in the circumstances which surrounded them, but
there is the common tie of a brave heart, a single purpose, and an
indomitable will. The book is written in a manly, honest spirit,
and should find a place in the library of every home.”—_Guernsey
Mail._

“A splendid book for boys and young men, illustrating, by the best
method of all, life-histories, the way in which successful men have
triumphed over early disadvantages, and have arrived at a great and
good name and ample wealth by quiet perseverance in the path of
duty.”—_Dundee Courier._

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salient manner the great faculty these remarkable men have for hard
and indomitable work. It is made evident that the greatness of a
country and the progress of civilization grow out of the labour of
such men.”—_School Board Chronicle._

“These men are not idolized by Mr. Curwen, who does his work in
sincerity and love. The former prevents the false hero-regarding
which is too much the fashion, the latter imparts the author’s
enthusiasm. Portraits add to the value of the half-crown
volume.”—_Derbyshire Mercury._

HINTS FOR THE SELECTION OF CHRISTIAN NAMES.

Second edition, 176 pp., cloth, price 1s. 6d.

=The Pocket Dictionary of One= Thousand Christian Names (Masculine
and Feminine): with their Meanings Explained and Arranged in Four
different Ways for ready Reference. With an Historical Introduction.

1. MASCULINE NAMES, with their Meanings attached.
2. FEMININE NAMES, with their Meanings attached.
3. DICTIONARY OF MEANINGS—MASCULINE NAMES.
4. DICTIONARY OF MEANINGS—FEMININE NAMES.

☞ _Every Parent should consult this Dictionary before deciding on a
Child’s Name._

“This will be a useful and interesting book for those who like to
learn the meaning of their own and their friends’ appellations.
Parents should purchase it, as it might help them to name their
children a little more originally than they do.”—_Glasgow Herald._

“A useful little etymological book. We observe that the compiler
has gone to the best sources and authorities, and we recommend a
perusal of his thoughtful preface as being full of suggestions for
those who desire to study deeply his subject.”—_Manchester Weekly
Post._

“The idea is a good one, and well carried out, and the book should
prove well worth its price to any parent in search of a suitable
baptismal name.”—_Guernsey Mail._

“_A series of excellent books for boys is published by Mr. John Hogg, London._”—SCOTSMAN.

_MR. ASCOTT R. HOPE’S NEW BOOKS._

“Mr. Ascott R. Hope now occupies the foremost place as a writer of fiction for the schoolboy, and as he never produces a weak book, and never disappoints his clients, his name is always a sufficient passport.”—_School Board Chronicle._

WITH EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS ON TONED PAPER.

Second edition, small crown 8vo., 384 pp., cloth, price 3s. 6d.; gilt edges, 4s.

=Stories of Young Adventurers. By= ASCOTT R. HOPE, Author of
“Stories of Whitminster,” etc., etc.

A YOUNG TURK.
A WHITE INDIAN.
A SLAVE BOY’S STORY.
A SOLDIER BOY’S STORY.
A SAILOR BOY’S STORY.
A YOUNG YANKEE ON THE WAR PATH.
FOUR SONS OF ALBION.
A GIRL’S STORY.
AN ADVENTURER AT THE ANTIPODES.
AN ADVENTURER AT HOME.

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“Good, wholesome, stirring reading for boys of all ages. The scenes of these adventures are laid in every quarter of the globe, and they include every variety of peril.”—_World._

“Mr. Ascott Hope has hit upon a really excellent idea in his ‘Stories of Young Adventurers,’ and carried it out with admirable success.... It would be difficult to pick out a better book of its kind; young readers will hang over every page with an absorbing interest, and all the time will be imbibing some useful historical information. We should like to think that so thoroughly good a book will be in the hands of a great many boyish readers.”—_Guardian._

“Sure to make the eyes of our boys gleam.... The tone is healthy and robust, and for its kind the book is one of the best we know.”—_Sword and Trowel._

“A debt of gratitude is due to Mr. Hope.... The work is as good as the design.”—_Athenæum._

WITH EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS ON TONED PAPER.

Small crown 8vo., 384 pp., cloth, price 3s. 6d.; gilt edges, 4s.

=A Book of Boyhoods. By Ascott R.= HOPE, Author of “Our Homemade
Stories,” etc.

A NEW ENGLAND BOY.
A BRAVE BOY.
A FRENCH SCHOOLBOY.
A SCHOOLBOY OF THE OLDEN TIME.
A BLUECOAT BOY.
A STABLE BOY.
A REBEL BOY.
A MYSTERIOUS BOY.
A BLIND BOY.

“Well planned, well written, and well named.... Mr. Hope has told
these stories with much dramatic power and effect, and has produced
a book which will delight all healthy-minded lads.”—_Scotsman._

“Stories of all sorts of boys, who in different countries and
circumstances, in peace or in war, at school or at work, at home or
out in the world, by land or by sea, have gone through experiences
worth relating.... The work is just such a volume as we would
like to see in the hands of our schoolboys, and of those who are
emerging into the busy haunts of business and anxiety.”—_Yorkshire
Gazette._

“Essentially of an attractive character to the youthful reader,
and is, perhaps, as likely to interest the sisters as the
brothers.”—_Bedford Mercury._

WITH EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS ON TONED PAPER.

Small crown 8vo., 352 pp., cloth, price 3s. 6d.; gilt edges, 4s.

=Our Homemade Stories. By Ascott= R. HOPE, Author of “Stories of
Young Adventurers,” etc.

“Mr. Hope throws himself instinctively into his most dramatic
incidents from the boys point of view, and is humorous within the
limits of their easy appreciation. We own to having laughed aloud
over some of his drolleries; nor can anything be much better in
this way than the dialogue in ‘My Desert Island.’”—_Times._

“Mr. Hope understands boy nature through and through, and can get
hold of their attention in a way entirely his own.... All manner of
adventures at school, at home, and at sea, are narrated with equal
vivacity and good sense.”—_Bookseller._

“There is great variety in this volume, ... and the heroes are not
model characters, but real boys.... There is a pleasant vein of
humour running through the book that is unfortunately rare in tales
for the young of the present day.”—_Manchester Examiner._

“Romances of the kind which boys—yes, and girls too—will greatly
enjoy.”—_Post._

WITH NINETEEN ILLUSTRATIONS BY GORDON BROWNE,

Small crown 8vo., 352 pp., cloth, price 3s. 6d.; gilt edges, 4s.

=Evenings away from Home: A= Modern Miscellany of Entertainment for
Young Masters and Misses. By ASCOTT R. HOPE, Author of “A Book of
Boyhoods,” etc., etc.

“No writer for boys surpasses Mr. Hope, and to tell boys he
is here in strong force is to ensure the sale of a large
edition.”—_Bedfordshire Mercury._

“A _bonne bouche_ for boys. A right merry collection of short tales
and sketches by Mr. Ascott R. Hope.”—_Daily Chronicle._

“Just the kind of story to please the intelligent schoolboy or
schoolgirl on the outlook for a little wholesome nonsense. The
book is well got up, and the fantastical illustrations are likely
to enhance it in the eye of the laughter-loving public.”—_School
Newspaper._

“Intended for young readers, and deserves the attention of those
who provide prizes and replenish school libraries.”—_Wesleyan
Methodist Sunday School Magazine._

“A merrier book, with merrier pictures, one could not well
imagine.”—_Newcastle Chronicle._

“The glorious fun in these stories is quite irresistible. The
illustrations are sure to set the table in a roar. The tales are
supposed to be told by the boys themselves, and are amazingly well
told. Mr. Hope’s name is already a household word.”—_Sheffield
Independent._

WITH EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS ON TONED PAPER.

Small crown 8vo., 352 pp., cloth, price 3s. 6d.; gilt edges, 4s.

=Stories out of School-time. By Ascott= R. HOPE, Author of
“Evenings away from Home,” etc.

CONTENTS:

CHAP.
1. FIDDLE-DE-DEE! A STORY OF HISTORY AND MYSTERY.
2. VICTOR’S PONY: A STORY OF THE FRANCO-GERMAN WAR.
3. ‘TO-MORROW’: A STORY OF THE HOLIDAYS.
4. ALL BY HIMSELF: A STORY OF THE HIGHLANDS.
5. OLD SCORES: A STORY OF THE CRIMEA.
6. CHARLEY: A STORY OF MEMORY.
7. BLACK AND WHITE: A STORY OF THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER.
8. THE WATCH: A STORY OF CHRISTMAS TIME.
9. OUR SUNDAY AT HOME: A GIRL’S STORY.

“Mr. Hope is a scholar, and his wide knowledge and culture give his
books a _cache_ of their own.”—_Journal of Education._

“We like Mr. Hope’s stories. They are fresh and healthy and
vigorous. They can inspire no evil thought; they must encourage
to good efforts; they are never dull; they are always amusing. A
volume of stories of which this can be truthfully said needs no
further commendation.”—_Scotsman._

“If we must choose one story as being particularly good, it will be
‘Victor’s Pony.’ It is very clever and dramatic.”—_Saturday Review._

“There is an old saying, that we must not tell tales out of school,
but no schoolboy will quarrel with Mr. Ascott Hope for having
broken the rule.”—_Literary Churchman._

“No school library can be complete while Mr. Ascott Hope’s books
are not in circulation.”—_Derbyshire Mercury._

“The nine stories which make up this volume, without being of the
too-goody sort, have one and all an instructive tendency which
does not in the least diminish the interest both boys and girls
will take in perusing them. Though these tales are more especially
written for boys, not a few girls would read them with unmixed
pleasure.”—_British Mail._

“Excellent samples of what this ready writer can achieve. Not a
story in this collection of nine drags or ends tediously. This is
just the book for boys.”—_Christian World._

“Mr. Hope thoroughly understands what kind of stories boys
want, and what will please them. The various stories recounted
in this new volume are all related in Mr. Hope’s inimitable
way.”—_Nonconformist._

☞ _For Mr. Hope’s “Young Days of Authors,” see page 3._

_MR. MORWOOD’S NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS._

From the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

“I am directed by the Literature Committee to inform you that Mr.
Morwood’s books (‘Facts and Phases of Animal Life’ and ‘Wonderful
Animals’) are calculated greatly to promote the objects of this
Society, and, therefore, it is our earnest hope that they will be
purchased by all lovers of animals for circulation among young
persons, and in public institutions.—JOHN COLAM, Secretary.”

WITH SEVENTY-FIVE WOOD ENGRAVINGS.

Small crown 8vo., 288 pp., cloth, price 2s. 6d.; gilt edges, 3s.

=Facts and Phases of Animal Life, and the= Claims of Animals to
Humane Treatment. With Original and Amusing Anecdotes. By VERNON
S. MORWOOD, Lecturer to the Royal Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals.

CHAP.

1. WONDERFUL FACTS ABOUT ANIMALS.
2. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA.
3. A HUNT IN OUR DITCHES AND HORSE-PONDS.
4. BUZZINGS FROM A BEEHIVE.
5. SPINNERS AND WEAVERS.
6. BLACK LODGERS AND MINIATURE SCAVENGERS.
7. INSECTS IN LIVERY, AND BOAT-BUILDERS.
8. OUR BIRDS OF FREEDOM.
9. OUR FEATHERED LABOURERS.
10. IN THE BUILDING LINE.
11. BIRD SINGERS IN NATURE’S TEMPLE.
12. CHANTICLEER AND HIS FAMILY.
13. MINERS OF THE SOIL.
14. ACTIVE WORKERS, WITH LONG TAILS AND PRICKLY COATS.
15. NOCTURNAL RAMBLERS ON THE LOOK-OUT.
16. QUAINT NEIGHBOURS AND THEIR SHAGGY RELATIONS.
17. OUR FURRY FRIENDS AND THEIR ANCESTORS.
18. OUR CANINE COMPANIONS AND TENANTS OF THE KENNEL.
19. RELATIONSHIP OF MAN AND ANIMALS.
20. CAN ANIMALS TALK AND REASON?
21. USEFUL LINKS IN NATURE’S CHAIN.
22. CLIENTS WORTH PLEADING FOR. CLASSIFICATION, GLOSSARY, AND INDEX.

“We have read parts of this work with great pleasure, and intend
to go through it page by page for our own personal delectation.
Two-and-sixpence will be well spent upon a book which teaches
humanity to animals while it amuses the youthful reader.”—_Sword
and Trowel._

“A capital natural history book.”—_Graphic._

“Crammed with good stories.”—_Sheffield Independent._

WITH EIGHTY-ONE ILLUSTRATIONS.

Small crown 8vo., 288 pp., cloth, price 2s. 6d.; gilt edges, 3s.

=Wonderful Animals: Working, Domestic=, and Wild. Their Structure,
Habits, Homes, and Uses—Descriptive, Anecdotical, and Amusing. By
VERNON S. MORWOOD.

CHAP.

1. CURIOUS ODDS AND ENDS ABOUT ANIMALS.
2. PEEPS DOWN A MICROSCOPE.
3. LILLIPUTIAN SUBJECTS OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM.
4. INSECT ARMIES, AND HOW RECRUITED.
5. AN UNDERGROUND CITY OF LITTLE PEOPLE.
6. FISH IN ARMOUR.
7. FIRST COUSINS, OR OUR BIRDS IN BLACK.
8. FEATHERED FEEDERS ON FISH, FLESH, AND FOWL.
9. PEACEFUL MONARCHS OF THE LAKE.
10. BIPED TENANTS OF THE FARMYARD.
11. FOREST ACROBATS, LITTLE MARAUDERS, AND FLYING ODDITIES.
12. FEEBLE FOLK, FISHERS, AND POACHERS.
13. BRISTLY PACHYDERMS, WILD AND TAME.
14. ARISTOCRACY OF ANIMALS.
15. AN ANCIENT FAMILY.
16. LOWINGS FROM THE FIELD AND SHED.
17. FOUR-FOOTED HYBRIDS.
18. OUR DONKEYS AND THEIR KINDRED.
19. EVERYBODY’S FRIEND.
20. ANECDOTES OF EVERYBODY’S FRIEND.
21 AND 22. FOES AND FRIENDS OF ANIMALS.

“This book is as full of anecdotes as a Christmas pudding is full
of plums. Most of them are quite new. He is a poor fellow who does
not regard all dumb creatures with a kindlier feeling after reading
this entertaining book. It is worth a score detectives in the
interests of humanity.”—_Sheffield Independent._

“_Mr. Hogg is a famous caterer in the way of books for youth. All his books are excellent of their class; they are amply illustrated, and it seems as though Mr. Hogg had resolved to be the special caterer in healthy literature for the youngsters, and his publications are well adapted to the various stages of youth of both sexes._”—INDIAN DAILY NEWS.

_Dedicated by permission to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals._

WITH FIFTY-NINE ILLUSTRATIONS.

128 pp., small crown 8vo., boards, price 1s.; or bound in cloth, 1s. 6d.

=The Band of Mercy Guide to Natural= History. An Elementary Book
on Zoology: Instructive, Amusing, and Anecdotical. By VERNON S.
MORWOOD, Author of “Facts and Phases of Animal Life,” “Wonderful
Animals,” etc., and Lecturer to the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

“It is an excellent idea to connect the knowledge of Nature with
the thought of kindness and tenderness to dependent creatures. We
welcome this volume as a means towards this end.”—_Spectator._

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amusing anecdotes, which are sure to rivet the attention of the
juvenile reader.... We know of no better book of its class on this
most interesting branch of study.”—_Guernsey Mail and Telegraph._

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on natural history to interest the young folks who belong to the
Band of Mercy. Plentiful engravings and popular lessons on birds,
beasts and reptiles, with some anecdotes, make up this pleasant
book.”—_Christian World._

“Any book which advocates kindness to animals ought to find a
warm welcome in the school and household. The book before us
would form a good reading book for the upper standards in our
Schools.”—_Literary Churchman._

“One of the best shilling’s-worth in the market. It will teach our
youngsters to be kind to all things that live.”—_Sword and Trowel._

“A useful little book on natural history, simple and unpretentious
in style, and copiously illustrated. There is no better
preventative of cruelty to animals than a knowledge of their
habits and characteristics, and books of this sort, therefore, can
scarcely be multiplied too much.”—_Aberdeen Free Press._

WITH SEVENTY-EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS.

Small crown 8vo., 288 pp., cloth, price 2s. 6d.; gilt edges, 3s.

=Far-Famed Tales from the Arabian Nights’= Entertainments.
Illustrated with Seventy-eight wood Engravings, and carefully
revised for Young Readers.

THE FISHERMAN AND THE GENIE.
THE GREEK KING AND DAUBAN THE PHYSICIAN.
THE VIZIER WHO WAS PUNISHED.
THE STORY OF THE KING OF THE BLACK ISLES.
THE STORY OF SINDBAD THE SAILOR; OR, THE OLD MAN OF THE SEA.
THE SLEEPER AWAKENED.
THE STORY OF ALADDIN; OR, THE WONDERFUL LAMP.
THE ADVENTURES OF THE CALIPH HAROUN ALRASCHID.
THE STORY OF BABA ABDALLA.
THE STORY OF COGIA HASSAN ALHABBAL.
ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES.

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and the volume may be thoroughly recommended as well supplying
an acknowledged want of a selection of the most familiar of the
stories from the ‘Arabian Nights,’ in a form fit for childish
reading.”—_Guardian._

“A capital arrangement of some of the ‘Arabian Night’ Tales. Clear
print, suggestive woodcuts and plenty of them, carefully edited
versions—what more could be wanted?”—_Bedfordshire Mercury._

“A selection of the best stories in the ‘Arabian Nights’
Entertainments, illustrated with seventy-eight wood engravings.
The compiler has executed his task with taste and skill, all
objectionable passages having been removed without any loss of
spirit.”—_Bristol Mercury._

“There is nothing in this selection from the far-famed tales which
young people may not be permitted to read. We envy the child who
reads this book. Who is there, indeed, that can forget the time
when he first read the adventures of Sindbad the Sailor, and the
story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves? It is pleasant still to
watch the dilating eyes of the youngsters as they pore over the
old fictions, of which the volume before us contains a well-chosen
selection.”—_Sheffield Independent._

“_The peculiarity of Mr. Hogg is that all his publications have a healthy, moral tone, whilst most of them are eminently calculated beneficially to impress the minds of both sexes. Commercially, the publisher attaches to them a very modest value; mentally and morally, the value cannot be estimated._”—LINCOLNSHIRE FREE PRESS.

WITH TWENTY-EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS.

Small crown 8vo., 288 pp., cloth, price 2s. 6d.; gilt edges, 3s.

=The Shoes of Fortune, and other Fairy= Tales. By HANS CHRISTIAN
ANDERSEN. With a Biographical Sketch of the Author, a Portrait, and
Twenty-seven Illustrations by OTTO SPECKTER and others.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN, HIS LIFE AND GENIUS.
THE SHOES OF FORTUNE.
THE FIR-TREE.
FIVE FROM A POD.
THE STEADY TIN SOLDIER.
TWELVE BY THE POST.
THE FEARSOME UGLY DUCKLING.
THE SHEPHERDESS AND THE CHIMNEY-SWEEP.
THE SNOW-QUEEN, IN SEVEN STORIES.
THE LITTLE OCEAN-MAID.
THE ELFIN MOUND.
OLD WINK, WINK, WINK.
THE LEAP-FROG.
THE ELDER BUSH.
THE BELL.
HOLGER DANSKE.
THE EMPEROR FREDERICK BARBAROSSA.

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wane, and new editions of some of them can scarcely fail to be
successful. Here is one published by Mr. John Hogg, with a very
readable biographical sketch of the author by Dr. Kenneth Mackenzie
(the original English edition of Andersen’s ‘In Sweden’), and a
variety of illustrations, including a portrait.”—_St. James’s
Gazette._

“A volume which will be popular with young people. The stories are
well selected, and there are some excellent illustrations in the
book.”—_Scotsman._

“This beautifully illustrated edition of Andersen’s exquisite
stories is sure to be a favourite with all young people who become
its fortunate possessors. The biographical sketch is admirably
written.”—_Sheffield Independent._

“We recommend all boys and girls who have not read about the
wonderful Shoes of Fortune, and the Ugly Duckling and the Snow
Queen, to get this book as soon as possible.”—_Literary Churchman._

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the illustrations are not unworthy of them. They show something
of the same graceful fancy which guided Andersen’s pen. Of the
singular personality of Andersen himself we get a really valuable
sketch. Dr. Mackenzie estimates him justly, we think, but not
unkindly.”—_The Spectator._

WITH PORTRAIT OF NATHAN MEYER DE ROTHSCHILD.

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=Fortunate Men: How they made Money= and Won Renown. A Curious
Collection of Rich Men’s Mottoes and Great Men’s Watchwords; their
Financial Tests and Secrets; their Favourite Sayings and Guiding
Rules in Business, with Droll and Pithy Remarks on the Conduct of
Life, mostly taken down in their own words. To which is added many
New and Authentic Sayings of “Poor Richard,” with Sundry Pieces of
Useful Advice to Persons Entering the World, and Practical Hints
for those Desirous of Improving their Position in it.

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punctuality, which are often contemptuously treated, but which
are invaluable, whether for making money or, which is much more
important, for formation of character. With regard to the latter
object, there is no question of substantial reward to the student,
and we therefore wish the book success.”—_Glasgow Herald._

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is dictated by morality and common-sense. To carry out its maxims
might not ensure the making of a fortune during the present times
of depression, but would secure an honourable business reputation
under any circumstances.”—_Christian World._

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or fifteen years of age, does not learn something that will be
valuable from ‘Fortunate Men.’”—_Manchester Weekly Post._

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be inscribed in brass in every place of business. Of worldly
wisdom we have here huge nuggets, and in the mingled mass much of
pure gold may be seen. Every young man may read this book with
profit.”—_Sword and Trowel._

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A HANDBOOK OF REFERENCE AND QUOTATION.

Second edition, fcap. 8vo., cloth, price 2s. 6d.

=Mottoes and Aphorisms from Shakespeare=: Alphabetically arranged;
with a Copious Index of 9,000 References to the infinitely varied
Words and Ideas of the Mottoes. Any word or idea can be traced at
once, and the correct quotation (with name of play, act, and scene)
had without going further.

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in a moment the often difficult question of where a proverb, or
aphorism, or quotation from Shakespeare can be found.”—_Oxford
Times._

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met with.”—_Public Opinion._

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by some of the well-pointed and telling mottoes and aphorisms from
Shakespeare has here a most valuable book of reference.”—_Yorkshire
Gazette._

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here seems to have been carefully made.”—_Sheffield Independent._

New and enlarged edition, fcap. 8vo., cloth, price 2s. 6d.

=A Practical Guide to English Versification=, with a Compendious
Dictionary of Rhymes, an Examination of Classical Measures, and
Comments upon Burlesque and Comic Verse, Vers de Société, and Song
Writing. By TOM HOOD. A new and enlarged edition, to which are
added Bysshe’s “RULES FOR MAKING ENGLISH VERSE,” etc.

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a place on the shelves of all who take an interest in the structure
of verse.”—_Daily News._

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for which it is designed.... We may add that it contains a good
deal of information which will be useful to students who have no
wish to be numbered amongst verse-makers.”—_Pall Mall Gazette._

“A dainty little book on English verse-making. The Dictionary of
Rhymes will be found one of the most complete and practical in our
language.”—_Freeman._

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and the general reader, this guide can be confidently
recommended.”—_Scotsman._

Crown 8vo., cloth extra, bevelled boards, price 7s. 6d.

=The Manuale Clericorum: A Guide for= the Reverent and Decent
Celebration of Divine Service, the Holy Sacrament, and other
Offices, according to the Rites, Ceremonies, and Ancient Use
of the United Church of England and Ireland. Abridged from the
“Directorium Anglicanum.” With Additions of Special Value in the
Practical Rendering of the Services of the Church. Edited by the
Rev. F. G. LEE.

Red Line Edition (the Fourth), with Illustrations, quarto, price 21s.

CAREFULLY REVISED, WITH NUMEROUS EMENDATIONS.

=The Directorium Anglicanum: Being a= Manual of Directions for the
Right Celebration of the Holy Communion, for the saying of Matins
and Evensong, and for the Performance of other Rites and Ceremonies
of the Church, according to ancient uses of the Church of England.
Edited by the Rev. FREDERICK GEORGE LEE, D.C.L., F.S.A.

“The existence of one such work of credit and reputation must
do something to diminish the varieties of Ritualism into which
the tastes or studies of independent explorers might lead
them.”—_Guardian._

_PUBLISHING SEASON, 1885-6._

LIBRARIES FOR YOUNG READERS.

ASCOTT HOPE’S ANCHOR LIBRARY.

STORIES OF FACT AND FICTION.

TITLES OF THE VOLUMES.

1. Our Homemade Stories.
2. Stories of Young Adventurers.
3. Evenings away from Home.
4. A Book of Boyhoods.
5. Stories out of School-time.
6. Young Days of Authors.

☞ _Six Illustrated Volumes, price 3s. 6d. each; gilt edges, 4s. each._

_Or the whole in an Elegant Illustrated Metal Box, price 21s._

THE BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ TREASURY

Of Natural History, Fairy Tales, Biography, & Proverb Stories.

_BY POPULAR AUTHORS._

TITLES OF THE VOLUMES.

=1. Facts and Phases of Animal Life, and the Claims of Animals to
Humane Treatment.= By VERNON S. MORWOOD.

=2. The Shoes of Fortune and other Fairy Tales.= By HANS C.
ANDERSEN.

=3. Wonderful Animals: Working, Domestic, and Wild.= By VERNON S.
MORWOOD.

=4. Far-famed Tales from the Arabian Nights.= Revised for Young
Readers.

=5. Plodding on; or, The Jog-trot to Fame and Fortune.= By HENRY
CURWEN.

=6 and 7. Proverb Stories for Boys and Girls.= Two Series. By
VARIOUS AUTHORS.

☞ _Seven Illustrated Volumes, price 2s. 6d. each; gilt edges, 3s.
each. Or the whole in an Elegant Illustrated Metal Box, price 17s.
6d._

London: John Hogg, 13, Paternoster Row, E.C.

Transcriber’s Notes
pg 15 Changed spared to do their life work to: life-work
pg 36 changed Dupuytreu’s to Dupuytren’s operations and instructions.
pg 54 Changed he was also appointed Physician in Ordinary to:
Physician-in-Ordinary
pg 57 Changed have been appointed Physician Extraordinary to:
Physician-Extraordinary
pg 59 Changed being some time assistant physician to:
assistant-physician
pg 60 Changed in 1837 was made Physician in Ordinary to:
Physician-in-Ordinary (2 places)
pg 67 Changed He was made Physician Extraordinary to:
Physician-Extraordinary
pg 67 Changed Physician in Ordinary to the Prince Consort to:
Physician-in-Ordinary to the Prince-Consort
pg 68 Changed was made Physician in Ordinary to: Physician-in-Ordinary
pg 94 unneeded quote after not extinguished.
pg 137 changed Dovoting to Devoting himself to physiological
pg 151 Changed called in to attend the Prince Consort to:
Prince-Consort
pg 166 changed smallpox to small-pox before the discovery (2 instances
of small-pox)
pg 174 changed double to single quotes around the evidence of things
unseen,
pg 203 changed life-long to lifelong friend, say of him (3 instances
of lifelong)
pg 224 Added quote after state of his mind.
pg 252 Changed Mackenzie was appointed Assistant Physician to:
Assistant-Physician
pg 261 fixed spelling of William Bowman, the third son
pg 280 added “on” to taking his diploma went on a voyage
pg 284 changed over-work to overwork and excess of feeling...
(3 instances of overwork)
pg 286 added . to Dr Gregory’s death...
pg 298 changed spelling of phebitis to phlebitis. His report on...
pg 308 Changed appointed Assistant Surgeon to St. George’s to:
Assistant-Surgeon
pg 310 changed spelling of Cruikshank to Cruickshank to match pg 53
pg 310 changed ear years to early years, 72; under Ferguson, Sir
William

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pg 4 added missing quote after Robinson Crusoe,’ with Stothard’s
pg 4 added missing quote after ‘a weak side’ to our sterling
pg 9 changed single quote to double after may be of some service.”
pg 11 changed word o to of, end of line I hope one of
pg 13 changed single quote to double after special information of its
author.”
pg 14 changed principa to principal ideas and doctrines
pg 14 changed ncorporate to: which they severally incorporate.
pg 18 added period after “Mr. Hope throws himself
pg 19 added ” after not in circulation.
pg 20 added . after 9. our feathered labourers