A WINTER IN UPPER AND LOWER EGYPT.
By G. A. Hoskins, Esq., F.R.G.S.,
With Illustrations.
"An eminently interesting and attractive book, containing much valuable information. Intending Nile travellers, whether for science, health, or recreation, could not have a better companion. Mr. Hoskins's descriptions are vigorous and graphic, and have the further merit of being fresh and recent, and of presenting many striking pictures of Egypt and its people in our own days."—Herald.
GREECE AND THE GREEKS.
Being the Narrative of a Winter Residence and Summer Travel in Greece and its Islands.
By Fredrika Bremer.
Translated by Mary Howitt. 2 vols.
"The best book of travels which this charming authoress has given to the public."—Athenæum.
POINTS OF CONTACT BETWEEN SCIENCE AND ART.
By His Eminence Cardinal Wiseman.
"Cardinal Wiseman's interesting work contains suggestions of real value. It is divided into three heads, treating respectively of painting, sculpture, and architecture. The cardinal handles his subject in a most agreeable manner."—Art Journal.
HEROES, PHILOSOPHERS, AND COURTIERS of the TIME of LOUIS XVI.
2 vols.
"This work is full of amusing and interesting anecdote, and supplies many links in the great chain of events of a most remarkable period."—Examiner.
MEMOIRS OF CHRISTINA, QUEEN OF SWEDEN.
By Henry Woodhead.
2 vols, with Portrait.
"An impartial history of the life of Queen Christina and portraiture of her character are placed before the public in these valuable and interesting volumes."—Press.