FOOTNOTES
[1] Some magnificent roses are grown near Hamilton, and one gentleman informed me that he had over two hundred varieties thriving luxuriantly; not the over-blooming, straggling plants, whose blossoms are coarse, ill-shaped, and of faded colour, so often seen in hot climates, but beautiful bright roses with thick petals and rare symmetry of outline.
[2] A curious circumstance about these creatures is that nearly every individual harbours in his stomach a large parasitical fish, that lies at ease and feeds upon whatever comes in its way.
[3] In appearance these gigantic pots and cauldrons are similar to the large basin-shaped, or funnel-like holes made ages ago by the glacier on the sandstone ridge in the “Glacier garden of Lucerne,” Switzerland. But there, lying at the bottom of the basins are the colossal balls, which once as hard blocks of stone had slipped through the icy fissures, and had then been rolled and twisted about by the action of water rushing down upon them until the deep holes were made. The Bermudian boilers appear rather to have been built up than hollowed out.
[4] Crescentia cujete.
[5] Just before our arrival a case occurred in which a little urchin was sent on a similar expedition, his only offence apparently being that of running about the streets in a shirt which only extended as far as his breast-bone, and consequently was not regulation.
[6] The bread-fruit naturally recalls the “Mutiny of the Bounty,” as it was for the purpose of introducing that tree into the West Indies that Bligh was sent to Tahiti in 1788. On the failure of that expedition he again set out for Tahiti in 1792, obtained his trees, and landed a number safely at St. Vincent. But in these islands it is not the grand tree which in the South Seas affords the chief sustenance of life, and the degenerated fruit is left untouched even by the negro.
[7] The Moravians here, as elsewhere, have schools judiciously administered, and these zealous people are still worthy of Cowper’s eulogy when he said,
“Fir’d with a zeal peculiar, they defy
The rage and rigour of a polar sky,
And plant successfully sweet Sharon’s rose
On burning plains, and in eternal snows.”
[8] Among the important improvements, the factory intended to burn coal for fuel, thus saving the waste cane which it was customary to use for that purpose, for manure.
[9] Since the above was written news has arrived of a negro insurrection, and the destruction of nearly every sugar plantation on the island.
[10] A favourite amusement in St. Thomas; a dead horse is towed out behind a boat, and the greedy monsters, eagerly fastening on it, are then harpooned.
[11] Leeward Islands consist of Dominica, Antigua, Montserrat, Nevis, and St. Kitt’s. Windward Islands consist of Barbadoes, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, Grenada, and Tobago.
[12] Erythrina umbrosa.
[13] Oreodoxa oleracea; called the mountain-cabbage because within the central spike lies concealed the cabbage, composed of white longitudinal flakes forming a crisp compact body. When cut up into thin ribands and boiled, it is served as a vegetable with meat. As all palm trees possess this eatable spike, it is hard to tell why this species should in particular be called the “cabbage.”
[14] Carolinea.
[15] Brownea.
[16] Eugenia Michellii.
[17] Swinburne.
[18] Abrus precatoria.
[19] Jatropha manihot.
[20] Eulampis Jugularis.
[21] Chrysotis Augusta.
[22] Cathartes aura.
[23] Trochilus moschitus.
[24] Chlorostilbon atala.
[25] Thaumatias chronopectus.
[26] Mauritia flexuosa.
[27] This, the largest of our colonies in the West Indies, and the only one in South America, comprises the three counties of Demerara, Essequibo and Berbice, which derive their names from the three principal rivers which border them. Georgetown, the capital, and seat of Government, has a population of 37,000 inhabitants, whilst the total population of the colony approaches 240,000. The coast line of British Guiana on the Atlantic is about 280 miles in length, and in breadth the country varies from 200 to 450 miles, the total area being estimated at 76,000 square miles. Its boundaries inland may be said to be Venezuela, Brazil, and Dutch Guiana, but the precise limits of the two former are still undetermined. Cultivation is restricted to a long narrow strip of the coast and along the banks of the rivers for a few miles. The whole of the cultivated area is under 80,000 acres, and the greater part of that is in sugar cane alone.
[28] As there is no natural fall of water, these open trenches, which are seen everywhere in the country as well as town, are necessary to carry off surface water to prevent flooding in the wet season. By sluice-gates the town trenches can be flooded when required.
[29] Couroupita Guianensis.
[30] Gelasimus vocans.
[31] Anablaps tetraophthalmus.
[32] Phœnicircus carnifex.
[33] Centrifugals are open round boxes of metal, pierced like gauze. These are whisked round and round at a tremendous speed, and the molasses flying out through the gauze leave the sugar white and dry.
[34] Physalia atlantica.
[35] Avicenna nitida.
[36] Coryphœ cerifera.
[37] Provisions intended to last for three months. Six barrels of flour, one and a half boxes of cod fish; three bags of brown rice; three barrels of ship’s biscuit; one hundred and forty pounds of bacon; seventy-five pounds of coffee; one barrel of sugar; one case of brandy; fifty pounds of onions; twelve gallons of split peas. Also a small quantity of canned provisions.
[38] Chaconia Calycophyllum.
[39] Mora excelsa.
[40] Nectandra Rodiei.
[41] Oreodaphne sp.
[42] Hybiscus elatus.
[43] Eperua falcata.
[44] Topaza pella.
[45] Cacicus citrius.
[46] Mycteria Americana.
[47] Gynericum.
[48] Myletes pacu.
[49] Paiworie is a drink made from cassava bread, which is prepared in the same disgusting way, viz.: by chewing, as is the “kava” of the islanders of the South Seas. When a drinking feast is at hand the women are occupied for several days in chewing cassava, which with the addition of hot water gradually fills an enormous wooden trough, shaped like a canoe, and capable of containing a hundred and fifty gallons. On the appointed day, the invited guests dressed in their best feathers and decorated with teeth and beads in the latest styles, assemble round the trough. A preliminary song and dance are indulged in, then the calabashes are dipped into the intoxicating beverage, and the orgie commences. It does not finish until the paiworie is exhausted, or not a soul is left with a leg to stand upon. The scenes incident to such a performance need no description.
[50] Crax alector.
[51] Plotius anhinga.
[52] Ibis infuscata.
[53] Lachesis rhombeata.
[54] Trigonocephalus.
[55] Eunectes murinus.
[56] Anacardium occidentale.
[57] A woodskin is constructed out of a single piece of bark of a tree—generally the purple-heart. After the bark has been removed from the wood it is kept open by cross sticks, and the extremities are supported on beams so as to raise those parts. A more cranky affair cannot be imagined, and even to step into one required the greatest care; and if upset it sinks instantly, owing to the great specific gravity of the bark, which is hardly one-eighth of an inch in thickness. Its great advantage is that it can float where no boat or canoe could possibly pass. Some of the large ones will carry six or seven persons and their effects.
[58] Serra salmo.
[59] Bixa Orellana.
[60] Genipa Americana.
[61] We found it very difficult to determine with any exactness the names of mountains and falls, not only on account of the names themselves, but also from the Indian habit of slurring over the last syllables. Then again different tribes have different names for localities, and not unfrequently the various parts of mountains and even of rapids are called by various denominations. By constant repetition we approached as nearly as we could to the names uttered.
[62] Dasyprocta agouti.
[63] The Indians to the present day do not recognise in the alligator that shapeless fleshy mass, which is incapable of extension, as a tongue. Herodotus, too, who was a keen observer of the crocodile, repeats the idea that it is tongueless, and for that reason was regarded by the Egyptians as an emblem of mystery.
[64] Paca caligenis.
[65] Capybara.
[66] Caladium arborescens.
[67] In speaking of the course of the Mazaruni, Mr. Barrington Brown in his “Geology of British Guiana,” says that it rises in the “Merumé mountains, part of the Pacaraima group, at a height of 2,400 feet above the sea, near the 60th degree of west longitude; it runs eastward for some miles, curving round to the south in 68° 8´ 30´´ west longitude, and 5° 34´ 23´´ north latitude, and descends to a level of 2,000 feet. From this it flows in a tortuous course in a west-north-west direction to the Cako river mouth, in 60° 44´ west and 5° 47´ 11´´ north, being joined on the way by numerous large tributaries, and descending by a set of high falls at Chi-chi to a level of 1,400 feet above the sea. Flowing smoothly along at this altitude in a north-north-west direction to Sericoeng, it is precipitated down a succession of lofty falls, occupying a distance of eight miles to a level of 500 feet. Passing along at this level with a north-north-east course, it plunges over two more sets of falls to a height of 150 feet, and, emerging from the sandstone mountains in 6° 26´ 14´´ north latitude, turns suddenly to the east-north-east for a distance of 105 miles to Teboco cataract, passing on the way near the foot of the Merumé mountains, 20 miles to the northward of its source.”
[68] The “lucanani,” or sun-fish, so called from a golden ring in its tail, weighs five or six pounds, and its flesh is by many preferred to that of the pacu. A peculiarity in the habits of this fish is that, when the young—which always swim near the mother—are in danger, the mother opens her mouth and they all rush in.
[69] During our journey the principal butterflies that we noticed were as follows:—
“Morpho Adonis,” of the most brilliant azure blue.
“Urania Leilus,” with black velvet ground and golden green bands of a silky lustre, and black tail.
“Marius Thetis,” tawny, with narrow black lines.
“Erycina Octavius,” dark bands and crimson spots, long black tail with crimson patch.
“Papilio Æneas,” velvet black wings, with red patch in middle of hinder wing, upper wings with large green spot.
“Papilio Sinon,” black wings with pale green bands.
“Callidryas Eubule,” surface of wings a fine yellow.
“Vanessa Amathea,” dark brown surface, with broad band of deep red across centre of wings, which are edged with white spots.
“Heliconia Cynisca,” surface deep black, red at base of upper wings, under wings with red stripes.
[70] Buprestis gigas.
[71] The “kanaima” is a secret murderer who performs his work generally by poison.
[72] The “peaiman” is the sorcerer and doctor of the tribe.
[73] The “didi” is supposed to be a wild man of the woods, possessed of immense strength and covered with hair.
[74] Tinamus Brasiliensis.
[75] Odontophorus Guianensis.
[76] Brownea racemosa.
[77] Ardea cocoi.
[78] Ardea myrticorax.
[79] Procnias carunculata.
[80] “Amblyornis inornata.” Dr. Beccari, the well-known Italian naturalist, in describing the home of this species of paradise-bird says: “Directly in front of its cabin is a level space occupying a superficies about as large as that of the structure itself, which has a diameter of about a metre. It is a small lawn of soft moss, all transported thither, kept smooth and clean and free from grass, weeds, stones, and other objects not in harmony with its design. Over this graceful green carpet are scattered flowers and fruit of brilliant colours in such a manner that they really present the appearance of an elegant little garden. After these objects have been exposed for some time, and have lost their freshness, they are taken from their abode and thrown away, and are replaced by others.”
[81] Felis onca.
[82] The hammocks of Indians are invariably of a greasy red colour from contact with their painted bodies.
[83] Icica heptaphylla.
[84] I use the expression “Venezuelan side” because of our own idea of the national boundaries, but the Venezuelans claim as theirs the territory stretching east as far as the Essequibo river, and south to Brazil almost to the River Parima.
[85] Janipha Coeflingo.
[86] Psophia crepitans.
[87] Anas moschata.
[88] Ampelis cotinga.
[89] Cyperus alternifolius.
[90] Lacythis ollaris.
[91] Carapa Guianensis.
[92] Cyphorinus cantans.
[93] I have adhered to the spelling of Roraima as laid down by Sir R. Schomburgh and Mr. Barrington Brown, but the natives certainly pronounce the “ai” in the same way that they pronounce the i in Marima, i.e. Mareema. It may be, as in other cases, that different tribes have different pronunciations of the same name.
[94] Most of these so-called mountains are little more than high hill ranges, but their excessive steepness and the difficult nature of the ascent render them far from despicable.
[95] Cladonia reticulata.
[96] The height of Roraima above the sea is about 8000 feet; the table-land from which it rises being about 3,500 feet above sea level.
[97] Ladenbergia densiflora.
[98] Milvulus forficatus.
[99] Sturnella magna.
[100] Myrmecophaga jubata.
[101] Cleistes rosea.
[102] Stanhopea oculata.
[103] Tillandsia lingulata.
[104] Sobralia Elizabetha.
[105] Thibaudia Pichinchensis.
[106] Waterton, in speaking of the blow-pipe says that this extraordinary tube of death is, perhaps, one of the greatest natural curiosities of Guiana. The amazingly long reed of which it is composed grows hollow without knot or joint. This is called the Ourah. Being of itself too slender to answer the end of a blow-pipe, a species of Palma is used as a case in which they put the Ourah. This outer case is called Samourah. The arrow—poisoned—is from nine to ten inches in length.
[107] Nasua.
[108] The “ha-ha” is a wicker shield, with which the opponents try to push each other down.
[109] The Monouri ant is used by the Indians as one of the ingredients in preparing the deadly Wourali poison.
[110] The names of these and the other falls marked in the map were given to us by Lanceman, who claimed familiarity with all of them.
[111] In the mountainous district of Mérida—another of the States of Venezuela—the Sierra Nevada peak attains an altitude of nearly 14,000 feet above the sea.
[112] Amongst the few coleoptera that I recognised were those of the curious genus Brentus and the giant Prionus. There were also brilliant silver green Curculios, golden green and coppery Buprestidæ, steel blue Scarabœi glossed with purple, and a few specimens of Phaucus lancifer, whose golden body was tinged with green and violet.
[113] Tanagra septicolor.
[114] “Amais la libertad? pues—vivais en la campagna.”
[115] Bersimum glactodendron.
[116] Mr. Otis says: “Among the most important concessions by the terms of this contract was one guaranteeing that all public lands lying on the line of the road were to be used gratuitously by the Company, also a gift of 250,000 acres of land, to be selected by the grantees from any public lands on the Isthmus. Two ports, one on the Atlantic and the other on the Pacific (which were to be the termini of the road) were to be free ports; and the privilege was granted of establishing such tolls as the Company might think proper. The contract was to continue in force for forty-nine years, subject to the right of New Granada to take possession of the road at the expiration of twenty years after its completion, on payment of five millions of dollars; on the expiration of thirty years on payment of four millions; and at the expiration of forty years on payment of two millions. Three per cent was to be paid to the New Granada government upon all dividends declared. The entire work was to be completed within eight years.”
[117] Crotophaga.
[118] Owing to the rapid decay of the wooden poles which were formerly used, the chief engineer (Colonel Totten) conceived the idea of moulding a support of concrete. A small scantling of pitch pine was placed upright and surrounded by a jointed wooden mould, fifteen inches in diameter at base, tapering to about eight inches at the top and sunk into the earth sufficiently for support; this was filled with concrete. When the mould was removed, it was found firm and strong and well adapted to the purpose, being perfectly weather and insect proof. These posts have the appearance of hewn stone.
[119] Peristeria elata.
[120] The author of “Three Years in Chili,” says, “The grass of which they—Panama hats—are made is found chiefly in the neighbouring province of San Cristoval. They can be braided only in the night or early in the morning, as the heat in the day-time renders the grass brittle. It takes a native about three months to braid one of the finest quality, and I saw some hats which looked like fine linen, and are valued at fifty dollars apiece even here.”
[121] Cathartes aura.
[122] “Historical Record upon the Boundaries between the Republic of Colombia and the Empire of Brazil,” By José M. Quijano Otero.
[123] It seems to have slipped the notice both of the proposers and those to whom it was proposed, that by no possible means could a line following the Cuyuni river reach the Roraima range or anywhere near it.—J.W.B.W.
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BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A book of sound counsel. It is one of the most sensible works of its kind, well-written, true-hearted, and altogether practical. Whoever wishes to give advice to a young lady may thank the author for means of doing so.”—Examiner.
6. ADAM GRAEME. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“A story awakening genuine emotions of interest and delight by its admirable pictures of Scottish life and scenery. The author sets before us the essential attributes of Christian virtue, with a delicacy, power, and truth which can hardly be surpassed.”—Post.
7. SAM SLICK’S WISE SAWS AND MODERN INSTANCES.
“The reputation of this book will stand as long as that of Scott’s or Bulwer’s Novels. Its remarkable originality and happy descriptions of American life still continue the subject of universal admiration.”—Messenger.
8. CARDINAL WISEMAN’S RECOLLECTIONS OF THE LAST FOUR POPES.
“A picturesque book on Rome and its ecclesiastical sovereigns, by an eloquent Roman Catholic. Cardinal Wiseman has treated a special subject with so much geniality, that his recollections will excite no ill-feeling in those who are most conscientiously opposed to every idea of human infallibility represented in Papal domination.”—Athenæum.
9. A LIFE FOR A LIFE.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“In ‘A Life for a Life’ the author is fortunate in a good subject, and has produced a work of strong effect.”—Athenæum.
10. THE OLD COURT SUBURB. By LEIGH HUNT.
“A delightful book, that will be welcome to all readers, and most welcome to those who have a love for the best kinds of reading.”—Examiner.
11. MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.
“We recommend all who are in search of a fascinating novel to read this work for themselves. They will find it well worth their while. There are a freshness and originality about it quite charming.”—Athenæum.
12. THE OLD JUDGE. By SAM SLICK.
“The publications included in this Library have all been of good quality; many give information while they entertain, and of that class the book before us is a specimen. The manner in which the Cheap Editions forming the series is produced, deserves especial mention. The paper and print are unexceptionable; there is a steel engraving in each volume, and the outsides of them will satisfy the purchaser who likes to see books in handsome uniform.”—Examiner.
13. DARIEN. By ELIOT WARBURTON.
“This last production of the author of ‘The Crescent and the Cross’ has the same elements of a very wide popularity. It will please its thousands.”—Globe.
14. FAMILY ROMANCE.
BY SIR BERNARD BURKE, ULSTER KING OF ARMS.
“It were impossible to praise too highly this most interesting book.”—Standard.
15. THE LAIRD OF NORLAW. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“The ‘Laird of Norlaw’ fully sustains the author’s high reputation.”—Sunday Times.
16. THE ENGLISHWOMAN IN ITALY.
“Mrs. Gretton’s book is interesting, and full of opportune instruction.”—Times.
17. NOTHING NEW.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“‘Nothing New’ displays all those superior merits which have made ‘John Halifax’ one of the most popular works of the day.”—Post.
18. FREER’S LIFE OF JEANNE D’ALBRET.
“Nothing can be more interesting than Miss Freer’s story of the life of Jeanne D’Albret, and the narrative is as trustworthy as it is attractive.”—Post.
19. THE VALLEY OF A HUNDRED FIRES.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “MARGARET AND HER BRIDESMAIDS.”
“If asked to classify this work, we should give it a place between ‘John Halifax’ and ‘The Caxtons.’”—Standard.
20. THE ROMANCE OF THE FORUM.
BY PETER BURKE, SERGEANT AT LAW.
“A work of singular interest, which can never fail to charm.”—Illustrated News.
21. ADELE. By JULIA KAVANAGH.
“‘Adele’ is the best work we have read by Miss Kavanagh; it is a charming story full of delicate character-painting.”—Athenæum.
22. STUDIES FROM LIFE.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“These ‘Studies from Life’ are remarkable for graphic power and observation. The book will not diminish the reputation of the accomplished author.”—Saturday Review.
23. GRANDMOTHER’S MONEY.
“We commend ‘Grandmother’s Money’ to readers in search of a good novel. The characters are true to human nature, and the story is interesting.”—Athenæum.
24. A BOOK ABOUT DOCTORS.
BY J. C. JEAFFRESON.
“A delightful book.”—Athenæum. “A book to be read and re-read; fit for the study as well as the drawing-room table and the circulating library.”—Lancet.
25. NO CHURCH.
“We advise all who have the opportunity to read this book.”—Athenæum.
26. MISTRESS AND MAID.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A good wholesome book, gracefully written, and as pleasant to read as it is instructive.”—Athenæum. “A charming tale charmingly told.”—Standard.
27. LOST AND SAVED. By HON. MRS. NORTON.
“‘Lost and Saved’ will be read with eager interest. It is a vigorous novel.”—Times.
“A novel of rare excellence. It is Mrs. Norton’s best prose work.”—Examiner.
28. LES MISERABLES. By VICTOR HUGO.
AUTHORISED COPYRIGHT ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
“The merits of ‘Les Miserables’ do not merely consist in the conception of it as a whole; it abounds with details of unequalled beauty. M. Victor Hugo has stamped upon every page the hall-mark of genius.”—Quarterly Review.
29. BARBARA’S HISTORY. By AMELIA B. EDWARDS.
“It is not often that we light upon a novel of so much merit and interest as ‘Barbara’s History.’ It is a work conspicuous for taste and literary culture. It is a very graceful and charming book, with a well-managed story, clearly-cut characters, and sentiments expressed with an exquisite elocution. It is a book which the world will like.”—Times.
30. LIFE OF THE REV. EDWARD IRVING.
BY MRS. OLIPHANT.
“A good book on a most interesting theme.”—Times.
“A truly interesting and most affecting memoir. Irving’s Life ought to have a niche in every gallery of religious biography. There are few lives that will be fuller of instruction, interest, and consolation.”—Saturday Review.
31. ST. OLAVE’S.
“This charming novel is the work of one who possesses a great talent for writing, as well as experience and knowledge of the world.”—Athenæum.
32. SAM SLICK’S AMERICAN HUMOUR.
“Dip where you will into this lottery of fun, you are sure to draw out a prize.”—Post.
33. CHRISTIAN’S MISTAKE.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A more charming story has rarely been written. Even if tried by the standard of the Archbishop of York, we should expect that even he would pronounce ‘Christian’s Mistake’ a novel without a fault.”—Times.
34. ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN.
BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.
“No account of this story would give any idea of the profound interest that pervades the work from the first page to the last.”—Athenæum.
35. AGNES. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“‘Agnes’ is a novel superior to any of Mrs. Oliphant’s former works.”—Athenæum.
“A story whose pathetic beauty will appeal irresistibly to all readers.”—Post.
36. A NOBLE LIFE.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“This is one of those pleasant tales in which the author of ‘John Halifax’ speaks out of a generous heart the purest truths of life.”—Examiner.
37. NEW AMERICA. By HEPWORTH DIXON.
“A very interesting book. Mr. Dixon has written thoughtfully and well.”—Times.
“We recommend every one who feels any interest in human nature to read Mr. Dixon’s very interesting book.”—Saturday Review.
38. ROBERT FALCONER.
BY GEORGE MAC DONALD, LL.D.
“‘Robert Falconer’ is a work brimful of life and humour and of the deepest human interest. It is a book to be returned to again and again for the deep and searching knowledge it evinces of human thoughts and feelings.”—Athenæum.
39. THE WOMAN’S KINGDOM.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“‘The Woman’s Kingdom’ sustains the author’s reputation as a writer of the purest and noblest kind of domestic stories.”—Athenæum.
40. ANNALS OF AN EVENTFUL LIFE.
BY GEORGE WEBBE DASENT, D.C.L.
“A racy, well-written, and original novel. The interest never flags. The whole work sparkles with wit and humour.”—Quarterly Review.
41. DAVID ELGINBROD. By GEORGE MAC DONALD.
“The work of a man of genius. It will attract the highest class of readers.”—Times.
42. A BRAVE LADY.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A very good novel; a thoughtful, well-written book, showing a tender sympathy with human nature, and permeated by a pure and noble spirit.”—Examiner.
43. HANNAH.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“A very pleasant, healthy story, well and artistically told. The book is sure of a wide circle of readers. The character of Hannah is one of rare beauty.”—Standard.
44. SAM SLICK’S AMERICANS AT HOME.
“This is one of the most amusing books that we ever read.”—Standard.
45. THE UNKIND WORD.
BY THE AUTHOR OF “JOHN HALIFAX, GENTLEMAN.”
“The author of ‘John Halifax’ has written many fascinating stories, but we can call to mind nothing from her pen that has a more enduring charm than the graceful sketches in this work.”—United Service Magazine.
46. A ROSE IN JUNE. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“‘A Rose in June’ is as pretty as its title. The story is one of the best and most touching which we owe to the industry and talent of Mrs. Oliphant, and may hold its own with even ‘The Chronicles of Carlingford.’”—Times.
47. MY LITTLE LADY. By E. F. POYNTER.
“There is a great deal of fascination about this book. The author writes in a clear, unaffected style; she has a decided gift for depicting character, while the descriptions of scenery convey a distinct pictorial impression to the reader.”—Times.
48. PHŒBE, JUNIOR. By MRS. OLIPHANT.
“This novel shows great knowledge of human nature. The interest goes on growing to the end. Phœbe is excellently drawn.”—Times.
49. LIFE OF MARIE ANTOINETTE.
BY PROFESSOR CHARLES DUKE YONGE.
“A work of remarkable merit and interest, which will, we doubt not, become the most popular English history of Marie Antoinette.”—Spectator.
“This book is well written, and of thrilling interest.”—Academy.