“A pleasantly written book. Mrs. Guthrie appears to have enjoyed her visit to the Fort of Belgaum, in the Deccan, immensely. Those who know India, and those who do not, may read her work with pleasure and profit.”—Standard.
“Mrs. Guthrie’s charming book affords a truthful and agreeable picture of an English lady’s life in India.”—Globe.
ACROSS CENTRAL AMERICA. By J. W. Boddam-Whetham, Author of “Pearls of the Pacific,” &c. 8vo, with Illustrations. 15s.
“Mr. Boddam-Whetham writes easily and agreeably.”—Pall Mall Gazette.
“Mr. Whetham’s new volume contains the story of his journey by land and river from San José de Guatemala to Carmen on the Mexican Gulf. This journey is so interesting in many ways, that Mr. Whetham’s sprightly work may fairly rank as one of those rarer books of travel which tell us something that is really new and quite worth telling. It has enabled him to present us with some charming pictures of a curious country.”—Graphic.
“A bright and lively account of interesting travel. We have not met anywhere a truer picture of Central American scenery and surroundings.”—Globe.
THROUGH FRANCE AND BELGIUM, BY RIVER AND CANAL, IN THE STEAM YACHT “YTENE.” By W. J. C. Moens, R.V.Y.C. 1 vol. 8vo. With Illustrations. 15s.
“This book is pleasantly written, the descriptions of the scenery and objects of interest are fresh and lively, and are interspersed with entertaining anecdote. Mr. Moens gives very valuable information to his yachting readers.”—Sporting Gazette.
A BOOK ABOUT THE TABLE. By J. C. Jeaffreson. 2 vols. 8vo. 30s.
“This book is readable and amusing from first to last. No one ought to be without it. Racy anecdotes coruscate on every page.”—Morning Post.