“Would do justice to the perfervid imagination of a Poe and the fertile ingenuity of a Jules Verne."—The Globe.
“The brilliancy of Mr. Jack London has not failed, but rather increased with the passing of time. His latest work is far in advance of his previous books. It is indeed a story of remarkable power, and one of immense interest just now."—The World.
The Kingdom of Slender Swords
By HALLIE ERMINIE RIVES (Late of the U.S.A. Legation, Tokyio). With a Frontispiece by Markino, and Wisteria End Paper design. 200,000 sold at 6s.
First Cheap Edition
“The Kingdom of Slender Swords is a remarkable and fascinating novel.... Page after page is full of charming word pictures of scenes from the gorgeous pageantry of the East. The uninitiated will arise from its perusal with a longing to go forth and see the land of lotus leaves; those who know and love Japan will delight in it for the memories it stirs."—Morning Post.
Bawbee Jock by AMY McLAREN
First Cheap Edition. Published at 6s. in 1910 by Mr John Murray. Four editions were called for in rapid succession.