Miscellaneous
The Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Miss J., 1834-1851.
Edited with extracts from the Diary of the latter by Christine Terhune Herrick. Crown 8vo., paper boards, 6s.
How Men Propose. The Fateful Question and Its Answer.
Love scenes from popular works of Fiction, collected by Agnes Stevens, Square Imp. 16mo., cloth, 6s.; Presentation Edition, cloth elegant, bevelled boards, gilt edges, in box, 7s. 6d. (Uniform with "How to be Happy Though Married.")
This work presents a collection of extracts from the works of prominent novelists, showing the many and various ways in which they treat the marriage proposal. No effort has been spared to include the widest range of authors and varieties of treatment.
Sylvan Folk. Sketches of Bird and Animal Life in Britain.
By John Watson, Author of "A Year in the Fields," &c. Crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
"His descriptions are so fresh that they will give genuine pleasure to everyone who reads them. The book will be especially interesting to young readers."—Nature.
Industrial Rivers of the United Kingdom.
By various well-known Experts. With numerous Illustrations. Crown 8vo., cloth, 7s. 6d.
These Chapters are not confined to the commerce and industries which characterise the great rivers: the history of each stream is traced from the earliest times. The foundation of the trade and manufactures which distinguish the several ports and districts are noticed; and the improvement of the rivers and harbours, and the development of the trade and commerce, up to the latest possible period, are dealt with at length.
Crime: Its Causes and Remedy.
By L. Gordon Rylands, B.A. (Lond.) Crown 8vo, cloth, 6s.
A treatise on crime and its causes, presenting many interesting statistics and tables on its fluctuations, and suggesting remedies and a new method of meeting it.
The Five Talents of Woman.
A Book for Girls and Young Women. By the Rev. E. J. Hardy, Author of "How to be Happy though Married," &c. Sq. Imperial 16mo., cloth, 6s.; Presentation Edition, bevelled boards, gilt edges, in box, 7s. 6d.
How to be Happy though Married.
Small crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d. Bridal Gift Edition, white vellum cloth, extra gilt, bev. boards, gilt edges, in box, 7s. 6d.
"We strongly recommend this book as one of the best of wedding presents."—Pall Mall Gazette.
"Manners Makyth Man."
By the Author of "How to be Happy though Married." Popular Edition, small crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.; imp. 16mo., cloth, 6s.
Representative British Orations.
With Introductions, &c., by Chas. K. Adams. 16mo., Roxburgh, gilt tops, 3 vols., in cloth box, 15s. The volumes may also be had without box, 13s. 6d.
Jottings from Jail.
Notes and Papers on Prison Matters. By the Rev. J. W. Horsley, M.A., Oxon., late (and last) Chaplain of H.M. Prison, Clerkenwell. Second edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 3s. 6d.
Literary Landmarks of London.
By Laurence Hutton. Fourth, revised, and cheaper edition. Crown 8vo., Illustrated cover, 2s. 6d.; cloth, 3s. 6d.
English as She is Taught.
Genuine Answers to Examination Questions in our Public Schools. With a Commentary by Mark Twain. Demy 16mo., cloth, 2s.; parchment, 1s.
Mark Twain says: "A darling literary curiosity.... This little book ought to set forty millions of people to thinking."
Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of all Ages.
Classified subjectively, and arranged alphabetically. By Robert Christy. 2 vols., half cloth, gilt tops, 21s.