Major General, the Earl of Stirling
An Essay in Biography by LUDWIG SCHUMACHER. Edition limited to 130 copies. Cloth, $1.00.
A book so pretty that it might be welcomed, even if it were not as carefully done as it is.—Book Buyer (New York).
Four Generations of a Literary Family
By W. CAREW HAZLITT. With photogravure portraits, facsimiles, &c. 2 vols., Demy 8vo. (Scarce.)
These volumes deal with the Hazlitts in England, Ireland, and America, and give a picture of Ireland in 1780 and of America in 1783-7. They contain a store of theatrical anecdotes, sketches of celebrated book collectors, an account of old Brompton, and a good deal of matter relating to auction rooms and sales by auction. The history of the origin of "Our Club," founded by Douglas Jerrold, is also given.
Note.—This work was suppressed in England, the author having been threatened with libel suits by the relatives of many persons mentioned in the text. A limited American edition was secured by the New Amsterdam Book Company, and the work now ranks among scarce books.
Gordon in China and the Soudan
By E. EGMONT HOKE. Demy 8vo, cloth, $2.25.
This work is practically a reprint of "The Story of Chinese Gordon," which ran through twelve editions within eighteen months of its appearance. The book has been out of print for a considerable time, but in view of recent events, it is now greatly in demand. To meet that demand, it has been decided to re-issue it with such minor changes as were necessary.