“A very careful and minute exposition of vocal phenomena. Its utility is enhanced by a large number of diagrams.”—The Scotsman.
“A work that is sure to be found of real practical value.”—British Quarterly Review.
THE ROMAN STUDENTS; or, On Wings of the Morning. A Tale of the Renaissance. By the Author of “The Spanish Brothers,” &c. With Illustrations by G. P. Jacomb Hood. Cheaper edition. Imperial 8vo., cloth extra. 4s. 6d.
“A thoroughly good historical tale. From its opening scenes in sunny Venice to its close in a German village, the interest is absorbing, while the reader feels invigorated by the healthy type of Christianity displayed, as well as enriched by much knowledge concerning the ways of men who have long since passed away.”—Christian.
“One of the best stories of the year.”—British Quarterly Review.
AMERICAN DISHES, and How to Cook Them. From the Recipe-book of an American Lady. Crown 8vo., cloth extra. 2s. 6d.
“A smart little tome . . . Fisheries and fish being at present in the ascendant, I should recommend all culinary students to turn to the section of the lady’s book devoted to fish recipes and general instructions how to choose and prepare the denizens of the deep for the table . . . She is great also in fish-balls . . . Consult her pages likewise for baked beans, hominy, potato puffs, rye meal, squash biscuits, and minced cabbage. In soups she is strong.”—G. A. S., in Illustrated London News.
“The author has done a really good service to the public. All who want to know what American cookery is, will possess themselves of this book, and they will be sure to meet with their reward.”—Scotsman.
DICK’S HOLIDAYS, and What He Did with Them. A Picture Story Book of Country Life. By James Weston. Profusely Illustrated. Imperial 4to. Cheaper edition, cloth extra. 3s. 6d.
“This is precisely the book that sensible parents must often have been wanting. . . . This delightful book.”—Academy.
“A delightful collection.”—Graphic.
“Mr. Weston has been successful in introducing a new type picture-book of the liveliest and most instructive kind.”—Manchester Guardian.
“A new departure . . . all the more acceptable on account of its originality.”—Edinburgh Daily Review.
I’VE BEEN A-GIPSYING: or Rambles among our Gipsies and their Children in their Tents and Vans. By George Smith, of Coalville, Author of “Gipsy Life,” “Canal Adventures by Moonlight,” &c. With an Appendix showing the Author’s plans for the Compulsory Registration of Gipsy Vans, and the Education of Gipsy Children. New and Revised and Popular Edition. 12 Illustrations. 3s. 6d.
Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to accept, and to thank Mr. Smith for, a copy of the above work.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Stafford Northcote, M.P., thus writes to the author:—“Accept my best thanks for your book, which cannot fail to be most interesting, both on account of the subject and of the author. Your good works will indeed live after you.”
“Mr. Smith’s sketches of his visits to the gipsies are graphic and varied, and will, we trust, serve to excite a wider interest in the perplexing question of their amelioration, to which the author has already given yeoman’s service.”—Contemporary Review, September, 1883.
“The author of ‘Gipsy Life’ has so far made the characteristics and social condition of this race the study of his life, that nothing from his pen is likely to be otherwise than instructive. ‘I’ve been a-Gipsying’ will fully answer the expectations of its readers.”—The Record.
“No imaginary picture is drawn of distant sufferers on a dark continent, for the evil, vice, wretchedness, and misery may be seen any day at our very doors.”—Daily Chronicle.
“A rugged book by a rugged man in real earnest about his life work . . . These graphic sketches cannot fail to do good service by calling public attention to a crying evil, and so helping to hasten the day when an awakened Parliament shall wipe away this reproach from the nation.”—Christian.
“Those who deliberately and carefully go over Mr. Smith’s book will be able to see this is not exactly the sort of philanthropical work which is habitually dismissed with a careless wave of the hand.”—Modern Review.
“The earnestness, the enthusiasm, the high moral purpose of the man everywhere shine through, dominate the book, and enforce respect alike for the author and his design.”—Christian World.
“More interesting than any novel, and holds the reader spellbound . . . The revelations contained in this book are very startling and painful.”—Sheffield Independent.
“Will do considerable good, and it throws a flood of light on a subject of which most men know scarcely anything.”—Christian Leader.
“Merits a wide circulation, both on its literary merits, and the importance of its purpose.”—Liverpool Daily Post.