This work contains ninety-three anecdotes, told in everyday language, of such traits of courage and feats of individual daring as may best serve to illustrate the generally received idea of the British sailor’s character for “courage verging on temerity.”
SINAI AND PALESTINE in connection with their History. By the late Dean Stanley. With Maps.
“There is no need, at this time of day, to praise the late Dean Stanley’s fascinating story of his travels in Palestine. It is enough to say that here Mr. Murray has given us, for the sum of one shilling net, a delightful reprint of that charming book, with maps and plans and the author’s original advertisement and prefaces. We would especially commend this cheap storehouse of history, tradition, and observation to Bible students.”—Dundee Courier.
THE NATURALIST ON THE RIVER AMAZONS. A Record of Adventures, Habits of Animals, Sketches of Brazilian and Indian Life, and Aspects of Nature under the Equator, during Eleven Years of Travel. By H. W. Bates, F.R.S. Numerous Illustrations.
There are few works on natural history which appeal with the same degree of fascination to the lay person as “The Naturalist on the River Amazons.” It is a most readable record of adventures, sketches of Brazilian and Indian life, habits of animals, and aspects of nature under the Equator during eleven years of travel.
WORKS OF SAMUEL SMILES
Few books in the whole history of literature have had such wide popularity or such healthy and stimulating effect as the works of Samuel Smiles during the last half-century. How great men have attained to greatness and successful men achieved success is the subject of these enthralling volumes, which are now brought within the reach of all.
SELF-HELP. With Illustrations of Conduct and Perseverance. With Portrait.
LIFE AND LABOUR; or, Characteristics of Men of Industry, Culture, and Genius.