“It must not only take a high place among the Christmas and New Year books of this season, but is also of permanent value as an introduction to the study of Chaucer, whose works, in selections of some kind or other, are now text-books in every school that aspires to give sound instruction in English.”—Academy.
Crown 8vo, cloth gilt, Two very thick Volumes, 7s. 6d. each.
Cruikshank’s Comic Almanack.
Complete in Two Series: The First from 1835 to 1843; the Second from 1844 to 1853. A Gathering of the Best Humour of Thackeray, Hood, Mayhew, Albert Smith, A’Beckett, Robert Brough, &c. With 2000 Woodcuts and Steel Engravings by Cruikshank, Hine, Landells, &c.
Demy 8vo, cloth extra, with Coloured Illustrations and Maps, 24s.
Cope’s History of the Rifle Brigade
(The Prince Consort’s Own), formerly the 95th. By Sir William H. Cope, formerly Lieutenant, Rifle Brigade.
“This latest contribution to the history of the British army is a work of the most varied information regarding the distinguished regiment whose life it narrates, and also of facts interesting to the student in military affairs.... Great credit is due to Sir W. Cope for the patience and labour, extending over many years, which he has given to the work.... In many cases well-executed plans of actions are given.”—Morning Post.