"An unusually excellent example of a semi-historic romance."—World.
The River of Pearls; or, The Red Spider. A Chinese Romance. By René de Pont-Jest.
With sixty illustrations from original drawings by Felix Régamey.
| Library 12mo, cloth decorative, 300 pages | $1.50 |
Close acquaintance with the manners and customs of the Chinese has enabled the author to write a story which is instructive as well as interesting. The book, as a whole, shows the writer to be possessed of a strong descriptive faculty, as well as keen insight into the characters of the people of whom he is writing. The plot is cleverly conceived and well worked out, and the story abounds with incidents of the most exciting and sensational character. Enjoyment of its perusal is increased by the powerful illustrations of Felix Régamey.
The book may be read with profit by any one who wishes to realize the actual condition of native life in China.
Lally of the Brigade. A Romance of the Irish Brigade in France during the Time of Louis the Fourteenth. By L. McManus.
Author of "The Silk of the Kine," "The Red Star," etc.
Illustrated.
| Library 12mo, cloth decorative, 250 pages | $1.25 |