"The book is a contribution to the ideal in life. It is composed of day dreams—dreams which haunt an earnest mind as night follows day—a strong plea to hold communion with nature," says the London Academy.
"Mr. Jefferies has won his way to the hearts of a large circle of readers by his charming description of 'The Gamekeeper at Home.' He now draws upon the rich stores of his imagination for the material that will present a unique form of autobiography. He tells 'The Story of My Heart.' He lays open the history of that most important organ of the human frame, wherein the emotions of the soul are supposed to lie. The revelations are made with an exuberance of fancy, a richness of diction and a vivid power of description that calls forth wonder and admiration at the skillful handling of the theme."—Boston Journal.
| LEAD KINDLY LIGHT. By John Henry Newman. With six full-page illustrative designs by Wm. St. John Harper, and six full-page symbolical designs by George R. Halm, the whole engraved by George T. Andrew. The illustrative designs printed in black ink, the symbolical designs printed in brown ink. The concluding page contains the whole hymn with its familiar musical setting as universally sung. Post 8vo. Beautifully bound in cloth, bevelled boards, gilt and gilt edge. Price, | $1.50 |
| Illuminated covers with fringed borders. Price, | 1.75 |
| Tree calf and flexible morocco covers, gilt edge, | 4.00 |
| Royal 8vo. Beautifully bound in cloth. Price, | 3.00 |
| Antique morocco and tree calf. Price, | 8.00 |
"John Henry Newman's beautiful and spiritual hymn, one of the finest expressions of trusting faith which the hymnology of the language affords, 'Lead, Kindly Light,' has brought comfort and strength to so many hearts, that a fine and beautiful edition of it is sure of being most cordially welcomed. George R. Halm and William St. John Harper are the artists to whom has been entrusted the setting of the poem, and they have succeeded admirably. Mr. Halm has provided for each stanza a setting in symbolical and scroll work, while Mr. Harper has added to each a full-page figure-piece illustrating the spirit and meaning of the poet. The poem is beautifully printed, and the cuts are carefully and spiritedly engraved, making of the work a most beautiful and appropriate volume for Christmas use."—Boston Courier.
"This beautiful hymn is entirely free from dogmatic and stereotyped phraseology and the literalism which defaces so many popular hymns. It is a beautiful poem which came from the heart of a deep experience, and repeats the accent of the universal aspirations of humanity. It is with real satisfaction that one takes up the exquisite little volume just published by Roberts Brothers (Boston), in which George R. Halm and William St. John Harper have combined their skill and gifts as illustrators and George T. Andrews his fine faculty of engraving. The frontispiece, 'Lead Thou me on,' is the best contribution which Mr. Harper makes to the joint work; the other illustrations from his hand are suggestive. Mr. Halm's illustrations, which are printed in light brown or sepia, are notably fine. The symbolism which the artist employs suggest interpretations without forcing them upon the eye, and is pervaded by a delicate imaginative insight and beauty which delight one the more the longer they are looked at; indeed, we doubt if anything has been done of late in the way of illustration quite so original and beautiful. Mr. Andrews' skill as an engraver is illustrated again in this dainty little volume, in which he has interpreted very clearly and satisfactorily the thought of the artists."—Christian Union.
| A ROUND DOZEN OF STORIES. By Susan Coolidge, author of "What Katy Did," "The New-Year's Bargain," "A Guernsey Lily," etc. Illustrated. Square 16mo. Cloth, black and gold. Price, | $1.50 |
| WIND VOICES. A collection of Philip Bourke Marston's later poems and sonnets. The author, who, it will be remembered, is entirely blind, ranks, according to the London Examiner, "alongside of Swinburne, Morris and Rossetti." 16mo. Price, | $1.50 |
"There are a number of poems in the volume which call for especial mention, yet they must be left to the discovery of the reader, it being sufficient to say that this volume is sure to advance Mr. Marston's reputation as a genuine, sweet and imaginative singer."—Boston Courier.
| DIANE CORYVAL. Diane Coryval, the pretty name of the heroine, gives the title to a new "No Name" novel, a very absorbingly interesting story of French domestic life. 16mo. Price, | $1.00 |
"The incidents, although a few are uncommon and provocative of questioning, have the naturalness of those of actual experience. They lead to exciting situations and a dramatic denouement. The action in Paris is among artists, and is introductory. It is when the action has shifted to a country town on the coast that it develops its greatest effects and interest. Sea-coast scenery and farm life are described with a communion into their spirit and an intimacy such as only a true lover of the country can ever have. The occupants of the farm, two of whom are leading characters, have the same fondness and fidelity given to their delineation. This portion of the literary work, although quietly and unobtrusively, is exceedingly well done, and is pleasing. Diane is the principal character, and is given the real qualities of womanhood; her acts are made consistent with them, and to tend to their nobler development. She illustrates the undying devotion of true love. This last 'No Name' has higher and more even merit than any of its series. Its ground and plot are well chosen, while its composition and treatment are artistic. It will be widely read and heartily enjoyed."—Boston Globe.