‘An extraordinary valuable book on the life of the children of the poor in South London. In its way it is the most remarkable work seen for years.’—Evening News.
THE ‘SEVEN AGAINST THEBES’ OF AESCHYLUS. Rendered into English Verse by Edwyn Bevan. 2s. net.
THE GIRLHOOD OF CLARA SCHUMANN. Clara Wieck and Her Time. By Florence May, Author of ‘The Life of Johannes Brahms.’ With Portrait. 1 vol. 12s. 6d. net.
MORE GHOST STORIES. By Dr. M. R. James, Provost of King’s College, Cambridge. 6s.
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THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN. A Guide to Social Aspirants. By Harry Graham, Author of ‘Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless Homes,’ ‘The Bolster Book,’ etc. Illustrated by Lewis Baumer. 6s.
THE EXPLORATION OF THE CAUCASUS. By Douglas W. Freshfield, lately President of the Alpine Club, and Honorary Secretary of the Royal Geographical Society. Illustrated with many full-page Photogravures, and about 140 Illustrations in the text. 2 vols. £3, 3s. net.
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RECOLLECTIONS OF AN OLD MOUNTAINEER. By Walter Larden. Fully Illustrated. 14s. net.
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