Chapter XII: The Departure (1)

We remained at Folkestone till the latter part of September, and then returned to London just about the time that the first number of _The Wallypug's Own_ made its appearance.

It caused quite a sensation in literary circles, and was mentioned by most of the papers; but it did _not_ turn out a monetary success, and so the Doctor-in-Law declared that he must devise some other means of making money.

We had been once or twice to the circus, and I fancy that it must have been his intention to start something of the sort himself, for I caught him one day trying to teach his Majesty to walk the tight-rope; but as he had only tied the rope between two very light chairs the result was not very satisfactory, particularly to the poor Wallypug, who came to the ground with a terrific crash.

A. Fish, Esq., dressed as a clown, and certainly looked very funny; but his bad cold prevented him from speaking his jokes distinctly, and so the idea was given up.

In fact it was not till November that the Doctor-in-Law hit upon a plan which seemed to give him any great satisfaction. We had been talking a great deal about Guy Fawkes' day and the fireworks at the Crystal Palace, which we intended going to see in the evening, and the Doctor-in-Law had been particularly curious to know all about the day and its customs. He did not say much about his plans, but I felt sure that he was up to some of his tricks, for I caught him several times whispering mysteriously to the Rhymester and A. Fish, Esq., and I noticed that they were all particularly kind and respectful to his Majesty, as though they wished to keep him in a good humour.

On the morning of the fifth, when I came down to breakfast, I was greatly surprised to find that the whole party had gone out about an hour previous, after borrowing from Mrs. Putchy a kitchen chair, four broomsticks, and a long piece of clothes-line. Whatever were they up to?

I asked Mrs. Putchy if they had left any message, but no--they had said nothing as to where they were going, what they were going to do, or when they would be back; and the only thing that had struck Mrs. Putchy as being at all remarkable about their appearance, was the fact that the Rhymester had added little bows of coloured ribbon to his costume, and wore a tall pointed cap gaily decorated with streamers, and a deep white frill around his neck--the others were dressed as usual.

I felt sure that some mischief was brewing, and could not settle down to my work for thinking of them. About eleven o'clock I went out to see if I could find any traces of my guests. I had been walking about unsuccessfully for about an hour, when I heard some boys shouting, and turning to look in their direction, I beheld his Majesty calmly seated in a chair which, by means of long poles attached to it, was being carried along by the Rhymester and A. Fish, Esq.

They were followed by a crowd of people who were cheering lustily, and the Doctor-in-Law was rushing about collecting money in his hat, and entreating the people "not to forget the fifth of November," and repeating some doggerel verse about:

"Guy Fawkes guy,
Stick him up high;
Stick him on a lamp-post,
And there let him die,"

while several little boys were dancing about in great excitement, and shouting, "Holler, boys! holler! here's another guy."

His Majesty evidently regarded it as a great compliment to himself, and complacently bowed right and left with considerable dignity. And I found out that the Doctor-in-Law had persuaded him into believing that this triumphal procession had been arranged solely in his Majesty's honour.

I was naturally very vexed at the poor Wallypug being imposed upon in this manner, and spoke very plainly to the Doctor-in-Law about it on our way home, and I think the little man must have taken it very much to heart, for he seemed quite subdued, and actually himself suggested sharing the proceeds of the collection with the others.

We went to see the fireworks in the evening, and I don't ever remember seeing the party in such excellent spirits as they were that night.

Mrs. Putchy had prepared a capital supper for us on our return, and I love to remember my friends as they appeared sitting around the supper table talking over the adventures and excitements of the day. I can see them now whenever I close my eyes--the dear old Wallypug at the head of the table, with One-and-Nine in attendance, and the others all talking at once about the jolly time they had had at the Skating Rink in the afternoon, when A. Fish, Esq., had vainly tried to get along with roller-skates fastened on to his tail.

I say I love to remember them thus, for it was the last occasion upon which we were all together. Early the next morning Mrs. Putchy came to my room, and in a very agitated voice said, "Please sir, I'm afraid that there is something wrong; I have knocked at his Majesty's door and can get no answer, and the Doctor-in-Law's room is empty too."

I hurried down, and on the breakfast table I found a letter addressed to me, in which his Majesty, on behalf of the others, thanked me very heartily for my hospitality, and explained that State matters of the utmost importance had necessitated their immediate return to Why. How they went I have never been able to discover.

The outer door of my flat was found to be locked on the inside as usual, and the windows were all fastened; besides which, as they were some distance from the ground, the Royal party could scarcely have got out that way.

Altogether the whole affair was involved in a mystery which I have never been able to solve to this day. Of course I miss my strange, but withal lovable visitors, very much, and I value very highly the several little mementoes of their visit which remained behind. Amongst others is a cheque of the Doctor-in-Law's for a considerable amount; which, however, I shall never be able to cash, as it is drawn upon the bank of, "Don't-you-wish-you-may-get-it," at Why.

General Mary Jane was inconsolable for some time after the departure of her soldier hero, but eventually married our milkman, a very steady and respectable man in the neighbourhood. Girlie and Boy and many other friends of the Wallypug greatly regretted that they were unable to say good-bye to his Majesty before he left; and often and often, as I sit alone in my study, I think about the simple-natured, good-hearted little fellow, and his remarkable followers, and wonder if I shall ever see them again. Who knows?

THE END

GLASGOW: PRINTED AT THE UNIVERSITY PRESS BY
ROBERT MACLEHOSE AND CO.

* * * * *

A CATALOGUE OF BOOKS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF METHUEN AND COMPANY PUBLISHERS: LONDON 36 ESSEX STREET W.C.

CONTENTS

PAGE FORTHCOMING BOOKS, 2 POETRY, 10 BELLES LETTRES, 11 ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, 13 HISTORY, 14 BIOGRAPHY, 16 TRAVEL, ADVENTURE AND TOPOGRAPHY, 18 GENERAL LITERATURE, 19 SCIENCE, 21 PHILOSOPHY, 22 THEOLOGY, 22 LEADERS OF RELIGION, 24 FICTION, 25 BOOKS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, 34 THE PEACOCK LIBRARY, 35 UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERIES, 35 SOCIAL QUESTIONS OF TO-DAY, 36 CLASSICAL TRANSLATIONS, 37 EDUCATIONAL BOOKS, 38

NOVEMBER 1897

NOVEMBER 1897. MESSRS. METHUEN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

#Poetry#

SHAKESPEARE'S POEMS. Edited, with an Introduction and Notes, by GEORGE WYNDHAM, M.P. _Crown 8vo._ _Buckram. 6s._

This is a volume of the sonnets and lesser poems of Shakespeare,
and is prefaced with an elaborate Introduction by Mr. Wyndham.

ENGLISH LYRICS. Selected and Edited by W. E. HENLEY. _Crown 8vo._ _Buckram. 6s._

Also 15 copies on Japanese paper. _Demy 8vo._ _L2, 2s. net._

Few announcements will be more welcome to lovers of English verse
than the one that Mr. Henley is bringing together into one book the
finest lyrics in our language.

NURSERY RHYMES. With many Coloured Pictures. By F. D. BEDFORD. _Small 4to._ _5s._

This book has many beautiful designs in colour to illustrate the
old rhymes.

THE ODYSSEY OF HOMER. A Translation by J. G. CORDERY. _Crown 8vo._ _7s. 6d._

#Travel and Adventure#

BRITISH CENTRAL AFRICA. By Sir H. H. JOHNSTON, K.C.B. With nearly Two Hundred Illustrations, and Six Maps. _Crown 4to._ _30s. net._

CONTENTS.--(1) The History of Nyasaland and British Central Africa
generally. (2) A detailed description of the races and languages of
British Central Africa. (3) Chapters on the European settlers and
missionaries; the Fauna, the Flora, minerals, and scenery. (4) A
chapter on the prospects of the country.

WITH THE GREEKS IN THESSALY. By W. KINNAIRD ROSE, Reuter's Correspondent. With Plans and 23 Illustrations. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A history of the operations in Thessaly by one whose brilliant
despatches from the seat of war attracted universal attention.

THE BENIN MASSACRE. By CAPTAIN BOISRAGON. With Portrait and Map. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

This volume is written by one of the two survivors who escaped the
terrible massacre in Benin at the beginning of this year. The author
relates in detail his adventures and his extraordinary escape, and
adds a description of the country and of the events which led up to
the outbreak.

FROM TONKIN TO INDIA. By PRINCE HENRI OF ORLEANS. Translated by HAMLEY BENT, M.A. With 80 Illustrations and a Map. _Crown 4to._ _25s._

The travels of Prince Henri in 1895 from China to the valley of the
Bramaputra covered a distance of 2100 miles, of which 1600 was through
absolutely unexplored country. No fewer than seventeen ranges of
mountains were crossed at altitudes of from 11,000 to 13,000 feet. The
journey was made memorable by the discovery of the sources of the
Irrawaddy. To the physical difficulties of the journey were added
dangers from the attacks of savage tribes. The book deals with many of
the burning political problems of the East, and it will be found a
most important contribution to the literature of adventure and
discovery.

THREE YEARS IN SAVAGE AFRICA. By LIONEL DECLE. With an Introduction by H. M. STANLEY, M.P. With 100 Illustrations and 5 Maps. _Demy 8vo._ _21s._

Few Europeans have had the same opportunity of studying the barbarous
parts of Africa as Mr. Decle. Starting from the Cape, he visited in
succession Bechuanaland, the Zambesi, Matabeleland and Mashonaland,
the Portuguese settlement on the Zambesi, Nyasaland, Ujiji, the
headquarters of the Arabs, German East Africa, Uganda (where he saw
fighting in company with the late Major 'Roddy' Owen), and British
East Africa. In his book he relates his experiences, his minute
observations of native habits and customs, and his views as to the
work done in Africa by the various European Governments, whose
operations he was able to study. The whole journey extended over 7000
miles, and occupied exactly three years.

WITH THE MOUNTED INFANTRY IN MASHONALAND. By Lieut.-Colonel ALDERSON. With numerous Illustrations and Plans. _Demy 8vo._ _12s. 6d._

This is an account of the military operations in Mashonaland by the
officer who commanded the troops in that district during the late
rebellion. Besides its interest as a story of warfare, it will have a
peculiar value as an account of the services of mounted infantry by
one of the chief authorities on the subject.

THE HILL OF THE GRACES: OR, THE GREAT STONE TEMPLES OF TRIPOLI. By H. S. COWPER, F.S.A. With Maps, Plans, and 75 Illustrations. _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

A record of two journeys through Tripoli in 1895 and 1896. The book
treats of a remarkable series of megalithic temples which have
hitherto been uninvestigated, and contains a large amount of new
geographical and archaeological matter.

ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION IN AFRICA. By Captain A. ST. H. GIBBONS, F.R.G.S. With Illustrations by C. WHYMPER, and Maps. _Demy 8vo._ _21s._

This is an account of travel and adventure among the Marotse and
contiguous tribes, with a description of their customs,
characteristics, and history, together with the author's experiences
in hunting big game. The illustrations are by Mr. Charles Whymper, and
from photographs. There is a map by the author of the hitherto
unexplored regions lying between the Zambezi and Kafukwi rivers and
from 18 deg. to 15 deg. S. lat.

#History and Biography#

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. V. ROMAN EGYPT. By J. G. MILNE.

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._ _Crown 8vo._ _6s. each._ _Vol. IV._

THE LETTERS OF VICTOR HUGO. Translated from the French by F. CLARKE, M.A. _In Two Volumes._ _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d. each._ _Vol. II._ 1835-72.

This is the second 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.

A HISTORY OF THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY, 1845-95. By C. H. GRINLING. With Maps and Illustrations. _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

A record of Railway enterprise and development in Northern England,
containing much matter hitherto unpublished. It appeals both to the
general reader and to those specially interested in railway
construction and management.

A HISTORY OF BRITISH COLONIAL POLICY. By H. E. EGERTON, M.A. _Demy 8vo._ _12s. 6d._

This book deals with British Colonial policy historically from the
beginnings of English colonisation down to the present day. The
subject has been treated by itself, and it has thus been possible
within a reasonable compass to deal with a mass of authority which
must otherwise be sought in the State papers. The volume is divided
into five parts:--(1) The Period of Beginnings, 1497-1650; (2) Trade
Ascendancy, 1651-1830; (3) The Granting of Responsible Government,
1831-1860; (4) _Laissez Aller_, 1861-1885; (5) Greater Britain.

A HISTORY OF ANARCHISM. By E. V. ZENKER. Translated from the German. _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

A critical study and history, as well as a powerful and trenchant
criticism, of the Anarchist movement in Europe. The book has aroused
considerable attention on the Continent.

THE LIFE OF ERNEST RENAN. By MADAME DARMESTETER. With Portrait. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A biography of Renan by one of his most intimate friends.

A LIFE OF DONNE. By AUGUSTUS JESSOPP, D.D. With Portrait. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

This is a new volume of the 'Leaders of Religion' series, from the
learned and witty pen of the Rector of Scarning, who has been able
to embody the results of much research.

OLD HARROW DAYS. By J. G. COTTON MINCHIN. _Crown 8vo._ _5s._

A volume of reminiscences which will be interesting to old Harrovians
and to many of the general public.

#Theology#

A PRIMER OF THE BIBLE. By Prof. W. H. BENNETT. _Crown 8vo._ _2s. 6d._

This Primer sketches the history of the books which make up the Bible,
in the light of recent criticism. It gives an account of their
character, origin, and composition, as far as possible in
chronological order, with special reference to their relations to one
another and to the history of Israel and the Church. The formation of
the Canon is illustrated by chapters on the Apocrypha (Old and New
Testament); and there is a brief notice of the history of the Bible
since the close of the Canon.

LIGHT AND LEAVEN: HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL SERMONS. By the Rev. H. HENSLEY HENSON, M.A., Fellow of All Souls', Incumbent of St. Mary's Hospital, Ilford. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

_Devotional Series_

THE CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE. Newly Translated, with an Introduction, by C. BIGG, D.D., late Student of Christ Church. With a Frontispiece. _18mo._ _1s. 6d._

This little book is the first volume of a new Devotional Series,
printed in clear type, and published at a very low price.

This volume contains the nine books of the 'Confessions' which are
suitable for devotional purposes. The name of the Editor is a
sufficient guarantee of the excellence of the edition.

THE HOLY SACRIFICE. By F. WESTON, M.A., Curate of St. Matthew's, Westminster. _18mo._ _1s._

A small volume of devotions at the Holy Communion.

#Naval and Military#

A HISTORY OF THE ART OF WAR. By C. W. OMAN, M.A., Fellow of All Souls', Oxford. _Demy 8vo._ _Illustrated._ _21s._

Vol. II. MEDIAEVAL WARFARE.

Mr. Oman is engaged on a History of the Art of War, of which the
above, though covering the middle period from the fall of the Roman
Empire to the general use of gunpowder in Western Europe, is the first
instalment. The first battle dealt with will be Adrianople (378) and
the last Navarette (1367). There will appear later a volume dealing
with the Art of War among the Ancients, and another covering the 15th,
16th, and 17th centuries.

The book will deal mainly with tactics and strategy, fortifications
and siegecraft, but subsidiary chapters will give some account of the
development of arms and armour, and of the various forms of military
organization known to the Middle Ages.

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY, FROM EARLY TIMES TO THE PRESENT DAY. By DAVID HANNAY. Illustrated. _2 Vols. Demy 8vo._ _7s. 6d. each._ Vol. I.

This book aims at giving an account not only of the fighting we have
done at sea, but of the growth of the service, of the part the Navy
has played in the development of the Empire, and of its inner life.

THE STORY OF THE BRITISH ARMY. By Lieut.-Colonel COOPER KING, of the Staff College, Camberley. Illustrated. _Demy 8vo._ _7s. 6d._

This volume aims at describing the nature of the different armies that
have been formed in Great Britain, and how from the early and feudal
levies the present standing army came to be. The changes in tactics,
uniform, and armament are briefly touched upon, and the campaigns in
which the army has shared have been so far followed as to explain the
part played by British regiments in them.

#General Literature#

THE OLD ENGLISH HOME. By S. BARING-GOULD. With numerous Plans and Illustrations. _Crown 8vo._ _7s. 6d._

This book, like Mr. Baring-Gould's well-known 'Old Country Life,'
describes the life and environment of an old English family.

OXFORD AND ITS COLLEGES. By J. WELLS, M.A., Fellow and Tutor of Wadham College. Illustrated by E. H. NEW. _Fcap. 8vo._ _3s._ _Leather._ _4s._

This is a guide--chiefly historical--to the Colleges of Oxford. It
contains numerous illustrations.

VOCES ACADEMICAE. By C. GRANT ROBERTSON, M.A., Fellow of All Souls', Oxford. _With a Frontispiece._ _Fcap. 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

This is a volume of light satirical dialogues and should be read by
all who are interested in the life of Oxford.

A PRIMER OF WORDSWORTH. By LAURIE MAGNUS. _Crown 8vo._ _2s. 6d._

This volume is uniform with the Primers of Tennyson and Burns, and
contains a concise biography of the poet, a critical appreciation of
his work in detail, and a bibliography.

NEO-MALTHUSIANISM. By R. USSHER, M.A. _Cr. 8vo._ _6s._

This book deals with a very delicate but most important matter,
namely, the voluntary limitation of the family, and how such action
affects morality, the individual, and the nation.

PRIMAEVAL SCENES. By H. N. HUTCHINSON, B.A., F.G.S., Author of 'Extinct Monsters,' 'Creatures of Other Days,' 'Prehistoric Man and Beast,' etc. With numerous Illustrations drawn by JOHN HASSALL and FRED. V. BURRIDGE. _4to._ _6s._

A set of twenty drawings, with short text to each, to illustrate the
humorous aspects of prehistoric times. They are carefully planned by
the author so as to be scientifically and archaeologically correct and
at the same time amusing.

THE WALLYPUG IN LONDON. By G. E. FARROW, Author of 'The Wallypug of Why.' With numerous Illustrations. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

An extravaganza for children, written with great charm and vivacity.

RAILWAY NATIONALIZATION. By CLEMENT EDWARDS. _Social Questions Series._ _Crown 8vo._ _2s. 6d._

#Sport#

SPORTING AND ATHLETIC RECORDS. By H. MORGAN BROWNE. _Crown 8vo._ _1s. paper;_ _2s. cloth._

This book gives, in a clear and complete form, accurate records of the
best performances in all important branches of Sport. It is an
attempt, never yet made, to present all-important sporting records in
a systematic way.

THE GOLFING PILGRIM. By HORACE G. HUTCHINSON. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

This book, by a famous golfer, contains the following sketches lightly
and humorously written:--The Prologue--The Pilgrim at the
Shrine--Mecca out of Season--The Pilgrim at Home--The Pilgrim
Abroad--The Life of the Links--A Tragedy by the Way--Scraps from the
Scrip--The Golfer in Art--Early Pilgrims in the West--An Interesting
Relic.

#Educational#

EVAGRIUS. Edited by PROFESSOR LEON PARMENTIER of Liege and M. Bidez of Gand. _Demy 8vo._ _7s. 6d._ _Byzantine Texts._

THE ODES AND EPODES OF HORACE. Translated by A. D. GODLEY, M.A., Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford. _Crown 8vo. buckram._ _2s._

ORNAMENTAL DESIGN FOR WOVEN FABRICS. By C. STEPHENSON, of The Technical College, Bradford, and F. SUDDARDS, of The Yorkshire College, Leeds. With 65 full-page plates, and numerous designs and diagrams in the text. _Demy 8vo._ _7s. 6d._

The aim of this book is to supply, in a systematic and practical form,
information on the subject of Decorative Design as applied to Woven
Fabrics, and is primarily intended to meet the requirements of
students in Textile and Art Schools, or of designers actively engaged
in the weaving industry. Its wealth of illustration is a marked
feature of the book.

ESSENTIALS OF COMMERCIAL EDUCATION. By E. E. WHITFIELD, M.A. _Crown 8vo._ _1s. 6d._

A guide to Commercial Education and Examinations.

PASSAGES FOR UNSEEN TRANSLATION. By E. C. MARCHANT, M.A., Fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge; and A. M. COOK, M.A., late Scholar of Wadham College, Oxford: Assistant Masters at St. Paul's School. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

This book contains Two Hundred Latin and Two Hundred Greek Passages,
and has been very carefully compiled to meet the wants of V. and VI.
Form Boys at Public Schools. It is also well adapted for the use of
Honour men at the Universities.

EXERCISES IN LATIN ACCIDENCE. By S. E. WINBOLT, Assistant Master in Christ's Hospital. _Crown 8vo._ _1s. 6d._

An elementary book adapted for Lower Forms to accompany the shorter
Latin primer.

NOTES ON GREEK AND LATIN SYNTAX. By G. BUCKLAND GREEN, M.A., Assistant Master at the Edinburgh Academy, late Fellow of St. John's College, Oxon. _Cr. 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

Notes and explanations on the chief difficulties of Greek and Latin
Syntax, with numerous passages for exercise.

A DIGEST OF DEDUCTIVE LOGIC. By JOHNSON BARKER, B.A. _Crown 8vo._ _2s. 6d._

A short introduction to logic for students preparing for examinations.

TEST CARDS IN EUCLID AND ALGEBRA. By D. S. CALDERWOOD, Headmaster of the Normal School, Edinburgh. In a Packet of 40, with Answers. _1s._

A set of cards for advanced pupils in elementary schools.

HOW TO MAKE A DRESS. By J. A. E. WOOD. Illustrated. _Crown 8vo._ _1s. 6d._

A text-book for students preparing for the City and Guilds
examination, based on the syllabus. The diagrams are numerous.

#Fiction#

LOCHINVAR. By S. R. CROCKETT, Author of 'The Raiders,' etc. Illustrated by FRANK RICHARDS. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

BYEWAYS. By ROBERT HICHENS, Author of 'Flames,' etc. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

THE MUTABLE MANY. By ROBERT BARR, Author of 'In the Midst of Alarms,' 'A Woman Intervenes,' etc. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

THE LADY'S WALK. By MRS. OLIPHANT. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A new book by this lamented author, somewhat in the style of her
'Beleagured City.'

TRAITS AND CONFIDENCES. By The Hon. EMILY LAWLESS, Author of 'Hurrish,' 'Maelcho,' etc. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

BLADYS. By S. BARING GOULD, Author of 'The Broom Squire,' etc. Illustrated by F. H. TOWNSEND. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A Romance of the last century.

THE POMP OF THE LAVILETTES. By GILBERT PARKER, Author of 'The Seats of the Mighty,' etc. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

A DAUGHTER OF STRIFE. By JANE HELEN FINDLATER, Author of 'The Green Graves of Balgowrie.' _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A story of 1710.

OVER THE HILLS. By MARY FINDLATER. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A novel by a sister of J. H. Findlater, the author of 'The Green
Graves of Balgowrie.'

A CREEL OF IRISH STORIES. By JANE BARLOW, Author of 'Irish Idylls.' _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

THE CLASH OF ARMS. By J. BLOUNDELLE BURTON, Author of 'In the Day of Adversity.' _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A PASSIONATE PILGRIM. By PERCY WHITE, Author of 'Mr. Bailey-Martin.' _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

SECRETARY TO BAYNE, M.P. By W. PETT RIDGE. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

THE BUILDERS. By J. S. FLETCHER, Author of 'When Charles I. was King.' _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

JOSIAH'S WIFE. By NORMA LORIMER. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

BY STROKE OF SWORD. By ANDREW BALFOUR. Illustrated by W. CUBITT COOKE. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A romance of the time of Elizabeth.

THE SINGER OF MARLY. By I. HOOPER. Illustrated by W. CUBITT COOKE. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

A romance of adventure.

KIRKHAM'S FIND. By MARY GAUNT, Author of 'The Moving Finger.' _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

THE FALL OF THE SPARROW. By M. C. BALFOUR. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

SCOTTISH BORDER LIFE. By JAMES C. DIBDIN. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

A LIST OF MESSRS. METHUEN'S PUBLICATIONS

#Poetry#

RUDYARD KIPLING'S NEW POEMS

#Rudyard Kipling.# THE SEVEN SEAS. By RUDYARD KIPLING. _Third Edition._ _Crown 8vo._ _Buckram, gilt top._ _6s._

'The new poems of Mr. Rudyard Kipling have all the spirit and swing
of their predecessors. Patriotism is the solid concrete foundation
on which Mr. Kipling has built the whole of his work.'--_Times._

'Full of passionate patriotism and the Imperial spirit.'--_Yorkshire
Post._

'The Empire has found a singer; it is no depreciation of the songs to
say that statesmen may have, one way or other, to take account of
them.'--_Manchester Guardian._

'Animated through and through with indubitable genius.'--_Daily
Telegraph._

'Packed with inspiration, with humour, with pathos.'--_Daily
Chronicle._

'All the pride of empire, all the intoxication of power, all the
ardour, the energy, the masterful strength and the wonderful endurance
and death-scorning pluck which are the very bone and fibre and marrow
of the British character are here.'--_Daily Mail._

#Rudyard Kipling.# BARRACK-ROOM BALLADS; And Other Verses. By RUDYARD KIPLING. _Twelfth Edition._ _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

'Mr. Kipling's verse is strong, vivid, full of character....
Unmistakable genius rings in every line.'--_Times._

'The ballads teem with imagination, they palpitate with emotion. We
read them with laughter and tears; the metres throb in our pulses, the
cunningly ordered words tingle with life; and if this be not poetry,
what is?'--_Pall Mall Gazette._

#"Q."# POEMS AND BALLADS. By "Q.," Author of 'Green Bays,' etc. _Crown 8vo._ _Buckram._ _3s. 6d._

'This work has just the faint, ineffable touch and glow that make
poetry. 'Q.' has the true romantic spirit.'--_Speaker._

#"Q."# GREEN BAYS: Verses and Parodies. By "Q.," Author of 'Dead Man's Rock,' etc. _Second Edition._ _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

'The verses display a rare and versatile gift of parody, great command
of metre, and a very pretty turn of humour.'--_Times._

#E. Mackay.# A SONG OF THE SEA. By ERIC MACKAY, Author of 'The Love Letters of a Violinist.' _Second Edition._ _Fcap. 8vo._ _5s._

'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._

#Belles Lettres, Anthologies, etc.#

#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._

'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._

#Henley and Whibley.# A BOOK OF ENGLISH PROSE. Collected by W. E. HENLEY and CHARLES WHIBLEY. _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

'A unique volume of extracts--an art gallery of early
prose.'--_Birmingham Post._

'An admirable companion to Mr. Henley's "Lyra Heroica."'--_Saturday
Review._

'Quite delightful. A greater treat for those not well acquainted with
pre-Restoration prose could not be imagined.'--_Athenaeum._

#H. C. Beeching.# LYRA SACRA: An Anthology of Sacred Verse. Edited by H. C. BEECHING, M.A. _Crown 8vo._ _Buckram._ _6s._

'A charming selection, which maintains a lofty standard of
excellence.'--_Times._

#"Q."# THE GOLDEN POMP: A Procession of English Lyrics from Surrey to Shirley, arranged by A. T. QUILLER COUCH. _Crown 8vo._ _Buckram._ _6s._

'A delightful volume: a really golden "Pomp."'--_Spectator._

#W. B. Yeats.# AN ANTHOLOGY OF IRISH VERSE. Edited by W. B. YEATS. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

'An attractive and catholic selection.'--Times.

#G. W. Steevens.# MONOLOGUES OF THE DEAD. By G. W. STEEVENS. _Foolscap 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

A series of Soliloquies in which famous men of antiquity--Julius
Caesar, Nero, Alcibiades, etc., attempt to express themselves in the
modes of thought and language of to-day.

The effect is sometimes splendid, sometimes bizarre, but always
amazingly clever.--_Pall Mall Gazette._

#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-Beauve; (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._

#C. H. Pearson.# ESSAYS AND CRITICAL REVIEWS. By C. H. PEARSON, M.A., Author of 'National Life and Character.' Edited, with a Biographical Sketch, by H. A. STRONG, M.A., LL.D. With a Portrait. _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

'Remarkable for careful handling, breadth of view, and
knowledge.'--_Scotsman._

'Charming essays.'--_Spectator._

#W. M. Dixon.# A PRIMER OF TENNYSON. By W. M. DIXON, M.A., Professor of English Literature at Mason College. _Crown 8vo._ _2s. 6d._

'Much sound and well-expressed criticism and acute literary judgments.
The bibliography is a boon.'--_Speaker._

#W. A. Craigie.# A PRIMER OF BURNS. By W. A. CRAIGIE. _Crown 8vo._ _2s. 6d._

This book is planned on a method similar to the 'Primer of Tennyson.'
It has also a glossary.

'A valuable addition to the literature of the poet.'--_Times._

'An excellent short account.'--_Pall Mall Gazette._

'An admirable introduction.'--_Globe._

#Sterne.# THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF TRISTRAM SHANDY. By LAWRENCE STERNE. With an Introduction by CHARLES WHIBLEY, and a Portrait. _2 vols._ _7s._

'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._

#Congreve.# THE COMEDIES OF WILLIAM CONGREVE. With an Introduction by G. S. STREET, and a Portrait. _2 vols._ _7s._

'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._

#Morier.# 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._

#Walton.# THE LIVES OF DONNE, WOTTON, HOOKER, HERBERT, AND SANDERSON. By IZAAK WALTON. With an Introduction by VERNON BLACKBURN, and a Portrait. _3s. 6d._

#Johnson.# 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._

#Burns.# 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._

#F. Langbridge.# BALLADS OF THE BRAVE: Poems of Chivalry, Enterprise, Courage, and Constancy. 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._

#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., II., and III._

'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. _Third
Edition._

Vol. II. THE XVIITH AND XVIIITH DYNASTIES. W. M. F. Petrie. _Second
Edition._

'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
archaeology.'--_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 archaeology. 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 CAESARS. 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.'--_Athenaeum._

#H. de B. Gibbons.# INDUSTRY IN ENGLAND: HISTORICAL OUTLINES. By H. DE B. GIBBINS, M.A., D.Litt. With 5 Maps. _Second Edition._ _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

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 book is illustrated by Maps,
Diagrams, and Tables.

#A. Clark.# THE COLLEGES OF OXFORD: Their History and 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.'--_Athenaeum._

#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 $1, Fellow and Tutor of Wadham Coll., Oxford. With 4 Maps. _Crown 8vo._ _3s. 6d._

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._

#O. Browning.# A SHORT HISTORY OF MEDIAEVAL 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 mediaeval 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 12 Photogravure Plates. _Large quarto._ _Gilt top._ _36s._

'The best biography of Napoleon in our tongue, nor have the French as
good a biographer of their hero. A book very nearly as good as
Southey's "Life of Nelson."'--_Manchester Guardian._

'The main feature of this gorgeous volume is its great wealth of
beautiful photogravures and finely-executed wood engravings,
constituting a complete pictorial chronicle of Napoleon I.'s personal
history from the days of his early childhood at Ajaccio to the date of
his second interment under the dome of the Invalides in
Paris.'--_Daily Telegraph._

'The most elaborate account of Napoleon ever produced by an English
writer.'--_Daily Chronicle._

'A brilliant and attractive volume. Never before have so many pictures
relating to Napoleon been brought within the limits of an English
book.'--_Globe._

'Particular notice is due to the vast collection of contemporary
illustrations.'--_Guardian._

'Nearly all the illustrations are real contributions to
history.'--_Westminster Gazette._

'The illustrations are of supreme interest.'--_Standard._

#Morris Fuller.# THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF JOHN DAVENANT, D.D. (1571-1641), President of Queen's College, Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity, Bishop of Salisbury. By MORRIS FULLER, B.D. _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

'A valuable contribution to ecclesiastical history.'--_Birmingham
Gazette._

#J. M. Rigg.# ST. ANSELM OF CANTERBURY: A CHAPTER IN THE HISTORY OF RELIGION. By J. M. RIGG. _Demy 8vo._ _7s. 6d._

'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._

'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._

#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._

#Travel, Adventure and Topography#

#R. S. S. Baden-Powell.# THE DOWNFALL OF PREMPEH. A Diary of Life with the Native Levy in Ashanti, 1895. By Colonel BADEN-POWELL. With 21 Illustrations and a Map. _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

'A compact, faithful, most readable record of the campaign.'--_Daily
News._

'A bluff and vigorous narrative.'--_Glasgow Herald._

#R. S. S. Baden-Powell.# THE MATEBELE CAMPAIGN 1896. By Colonel R. S. S. BADEN-POWELL. With nearly 100 Illustrations. _Second Edition._ _Demy 8vo._ _15s._

'Written in an unaffectedly light and humorous style.'--_The World._

'A very racy and eminently readable book.'--_St. James's Gazette._

'As a straightforward account of a great deal of plucky work
unpretentiously done, this book is well worth reading. The simplicity
of the narrative is all in its favour, and accords in a peculiarly
English fashion with the nature of the subject.'--_Times._

#Captain Hinde.# THE FALL OF THE CONGO ARABS. By SIDNEY L. HINDE. With Portraits and Plans. _Demy 8vo._ _12s. 6d._

'The book is full of good things, and of sustained interest.'--_St.
James's Gazette._

'A graphic sketch of one of the most exciting and important episodes
in the struggle for supremacy in Central Africa between the Arabs and
their Europeon rivals. Apart from the story of the campaign, Captain
Hinde's book is mainly remarkable for the fulness with which he
discusses the question of cannibalism. It is, indeed, the only
connected narrative--in English, at any rate--which has been published
of this particular episode in African history.'--_Times._

'Captain Hinde's book is one of the most interesting and valuable
contributions yet made to the literature of modern Africa.'--_Daily
News._

#W. Crooke.# THE NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCES OF INDIA: THEIR ETHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION. By W. CROOKE. With Maps and Illustrations. _Demy 8vo._ _10s. 6d._

'A carefully and well-written account of one of the most important
provinces of the Empire. In seven chapters Mr. Crooke deals
successively with the land in its physical aspect, the province under
Hindoo and Mussulman rule, the province under British rule, the
ethnology and sociology of the province, the religious and social life
of the people, the land and its settlement, and the native peasant in
his relation to the land. The illustrations are good and well
selected, and the map is excellent.'--_Manchester Guardian._

#W. B. Worsfold.# SOUTH AFRICA: Its History and its Future. By W. BASIL WORSFOLD, M.A. _With a Map._ _Second Edition._ _Crown 8vo._ _6s._

'An intensely interesting book.'--_Daily Chronicle._

'A monumental work compressed into a very moderate compass.'--_World._

#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._

'His two richly-illustrated volumes are full of matter of interest
to the geologist, the archaeologist, and the student of history and
manners.'--_Scotsman._

#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.

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